Supply side economics — using deregulation and cutting taxes to boost the economy .cut taxes on the wealthy in order to stimulate investment in the economy and boost employment.

major shift away from the previous policy of containment. Instead of preventing the spread of Sov influence, “roll back”gains.armed insurgents Afghanistan, expanded the US nuclear arsenal, invaded Grenada, and assisted anti-Communist forces in Nicaragua.

highlights some of the characteristics of the new post-industrial economy. Many manufacturing jobs went to the “Sun Belt” or overseas and the economy shifted towards the service sector. Economic inequality increased and union membership declined.

Increased immigration led to controversy over immigration control policies and proposed reforms. In addition, opponents of immigration have voiced concern about economic competition from migrants and threats to American national identity.

the US led many diplomatic and peacekeeping initiatives.

. President Clinton’s speech encapsulates the debate over the appropriate role for the US in world affairs after the end of the Cold War. Despite domestic opposition, the US participated in many peacekeeping missions in Haiti, Bosnia, and Somalia.

American political and military influence in the Middle East were the most prominent causes that fueled Osama Bin Laden’s Al Qaeda network. The US supported Israel and maintained a military presence in Saudi Arabia.

USA Patriot Act gave the federal government increased security and surveillance authority. However, many critics charged that the law had sacrificed cherished American liberties.

US took a long time to accomplish its goals in both Iraq and Afghanistan.

quickly defeated the Taliban in Afghanistan, the process of “nation building” dragged on for more than a decade as security forces battled a growing insurgency. The invasion of Iraq also led to a quick defeat of Saddam Hussein’s forces but US forces remai

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reaganomics	Supply side economics — using deregulation and cutting taxes to boost the economy .cut taxes on the wealthy in order to stimulate investment in the economy and boost employment.
reagan doctrine	major shift away from the previous policy of containment. Instead of preventing the spread of Sov influence, “roll back”gains.armed insurgents Afghanistan, expanded the US nuclear arsenal, invaded Grenada, and assisted anti-Communist forces in Nicaragua.
rustbelt	highlights some of the characteristics of the new post-industrial economy. Many manufacturing jobs went to the “Sun Belt” or overseas and the economy shifted towards the service sector. Economic inequality increased and union membership declined.
immigration	Increased immigration led to controversy over immigration control policies and proposed reforms. In addition, opponents of immigration have voiced concern about economic competition from migrants and threats to American national identity.
the US led many diplomatic and peacekeeping initiatives.	. President Clinton’s speech encapsulates the debate over the appropriate role for the US in world affairs after the end of the Cold War. Despite domestic opposition, the US participated in many peacekeeping missions in Haiti, Bosnia, and Somalia.
9/11	American political and military influence in the Middle East were the most prominent causes that fueled Osama Bin Laden’s Al Qaeda network. The US supported Israel and maintained a military presence in Saudi Arabia.
war on terror	USA Patriot Act gave the federal government increased security and surveillance authority. However, many critics charged that the law had sacrificed cherished American liberties.
US took a long time to accomplish its goals in both Iraq and Afghanistan.	quickly defeated the Taliban in Afghanistan, the process of “nation building” dragged on for more than a decade as security forces battled a growing insurgency. The invasion of Iraq also led to a quick defeat of Saddam Hussein’s forces but US forces remai

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