a 444-day diplomatic standoff (November 4, 1979 – January 20, 1981) between the United States and Iran

the 39th president of the United States

was the 38th president of the United States, serving from August 9, 1974, to January 20, 1977. He remains the only person in U.S. history to have served as both vice president and president without being elected to either office

a political philosophy of devolution, focusing on transferring power and autonomy from the U.S

Nixons foreign policy - realpolitik

a pragmatic approach that prioritized concrete national interests and power dynamics over abstract ideologies like the moral opposition to communism

a permanent intergovernmental organization of 12 oil-exporting nations that coordinates petroleum policies to stabilize global oil markets and ensure steady revenue for producers.

Saturday night massacre

a pivotal series of events on October 20, 1973, during the Watergate scandal, when President Richard Nixon ordered the firing of special prosecutor Archibald Cox.

an economic condition characterized by the rare and difficult combination of stagnant economic growth (stagnation), high unemployment, and high inflation

a major political crisis (1972–1974) that led to the first and only resignation of a U.S.

Clinton’s economic policy

defined by fiscal discipline, globalization through free trade, and a modernized social safety net.

two students attacked Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, murdering 12 students and one teacher before taking their own lives.

Impeachment of bill clinton

the second presidential impeachment in U.S. history. It was triggered by investigations into a sexual relationship between the president and White House intern Monica Lewinsky and whether he illegally attempted to conceal it

Since the end of the Cold War, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has transitioned from a strictly defensive alliance to a proactive security provider, conducting numerous crisis management and peacekeeping operations.

Oklahoma City bombing

a domestic terrorist attack on April 19, 1995, when a truck bomb was detonated outside the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, killing 168 people—including 19 children—and injuring more than 680 others.

Operation desert storm

the combat phase of the Persian Gulf War, launched by a U.S.-led coalition of 35 nations to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation.

an international conflict triggered by Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait

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Unit 8 US history

Question	Answer
Iran hostage crisis	a 444-day diplomatic standoff (November 4, 1979 – January 20, 1981) between the United States and Iran
President Carter	the 39th president of the United States
President ford	was the 38th president of the United States, serving from August 9, 1974, to January 20, 1977. He remains the only person in U.S. history to have served as both vice president and president without being elected to either office
New federalism	a political philosophy of devolution, focusing on transferring power and autonomy from the U.S
Nixons foreign policy - realpolitik	a pragmatic approach that prioritized concrete national interests and power dynamics over abstract ideologies like the moral opposition to communism
OPEC	a permanent intergovernmental organization of 12 oil-exporting nations that coordinates petroleum policies to stabilize global oil markets and ensure steady revenue for producers.
Saturday night massacre	a pivotal series of events on October 20, 1973, during the Watergate scandal, when President Richard Nixon ordered the firing of special prosecutor Archibald Cox.
Stagflation	an economic condition characterized by the rare and difficult combination of stagnant economic growth (stagnation), high unemployment, and high inflation
Watergate scandal	a major political crisis (1972–1974) that led to the first and only resignation of a U.S.
Clinton’s economic policy	defined by fiscal discipline, globalization through free trade, and a modernized social safety net.
Columbine	two students attacked Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, murdering 12 students and one teacher before taking their own lives.
Impeachment of bill clinton	the second presidential impeachment in U.S. history. It was triggered by investigations into a sexual relationship between the president and White House intern Monica Lewinsky and whether he illegally attempted to conceal it
NATO interventions	Since the end of the Cold War, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has transitioned from a strictly defensive alliance to a proactive security provider, conducting numerous crisis management and peacekeeping operations.
Oklahoma City bombing	a domestic terrorist attack on April 19, 1995, when a truck bomb was detonated outside the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, killing 168 people—including 19 children—and injuring more than 680 others.
Operation desert storm	the combat phase of the Persian Gulf War, launched by a U.S.-led coalition of 35 nations to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation.
Persian gulf war	an international conflict triggered by Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait
President Clinton

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