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US History STAAR EOC Study Guide (2025) Part 5

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This deck covers key historical events, policies, and figures in U.S. history, focusing on the Vietnam War era, environmental policies, international relations, and technological advancements.

Tonkin Resolution

Allowed president to take military action without declaration of war from Congress.
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Term
Definition
Tonkin Resolution
Allowed president to take military action without declaration of war from Congress.
26th Amendment
Decreased voting age to 18; citizens believed if old enough to be drafted into war, then should have right to vote.
Anti-War Movement
As more troops were sent to Vietnam and the media reported setbacks, the US was viewed as the aggressor; people protested at mass demonstrations; viol...
War Powers Resolution
Congress limited the military power of the executive branch, result of actions during the Vietnam War.
Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) - Government agency created to protect the environment, Earth Day.
US/China relations
Nixon's goal was to normalize relations with China; led to missile treaty with Soviets.

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TermDefinition
Tonkin Resolution
Allowed president to take military action without declaration of war from Congress.
26th Amendment
Decreased voting age to 18; citizens believed if old enough to be drafted into war, then should have right to vote.
Anti-War Movement
As more troops were sent to Vietnam and the media reported setbacks, the US was viewed as the aggressor; people protested at mass demonstrations; violence erupted at Kent State.
War Powers Resolution
Congress limited the military power of the executive branch, result of actions during the Vietnam War.
Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) - Government agency created to protect the environment, Earth Day.
US/China relations
Nixon's goal was to normalize relations with China; led to missile treaty with Soviets.
Watergate
Nixon attempted to cover up information, led to growing cynicism and loss of trust towards the government.
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
OPEC- passed an embargo on U.S. due to its support of Israel; caused national energy shortage and gasoline price spike; continues to regulate oil production.
Camp David Accords
U.S. helped (ally) Israel negotiate peace treaty with Egypt.
Iranian Hostage Crisis
Iran revolutionaries kidnapped U.S. citizens in Iran in response to the Shah being in the U.S.
Sandra Day O' Connor
1st female Supreme Court Justice.
Aerospace Technology
Equipment developed for space flight is now used in practical products; sunglasses, GPS, communications.
Iran-Contra Affair
Reagan illegally sold weapons to Iran in exchanges for hostages and sent money to Contras in Nicaragua.
North American Free Trade Agreement
(NAFTA) - Removed trade barriers, increased competition, decreased product prices.
Entrepreneurs
Create new products (internet & iPhone) and ideas that change daily life and culture (online shopping).
Bill Gates
Developed software for personal computers.
2000 Presidential Election
Supreme Court ended recount in Florida, Bush wins, 3rd party drew votes from Bush & Gore.
September 11, 2001
Attack on the World Trade Center resulted in U.S. War on Terror; invasion of Afghanistan.
Patriot Act
Passed to prevent further acts of terrorism; complaints that right to privacy was ignored.
Hurricane Katrina
New Orleans flooded as a result of the city's low elevation and the failure of levees.
2008 Presidential Election
Obama elected 1st African American president.
Computers & Internet
Easy access to information; resulted in increased manufacturing efficiency (robots), work efficiency, telecommunications, advancements caused by competition.
Alternative Energy
Oil reserves decrease, need a new for clean, renewable energy increases; wind turbines, solar panels.
Environment
Population growth results in air and water pollution; need for additional housing and farmland disrupts natural ecosystem.
Cultural diffusion
U.S. music and sports adopted worldwide; other cultures contribute to US identity.