front 1 Sanctuary Movement | back 1 A social and political campaign in the 1980s that aimed to provide refuge to Central American refugees fleeing civil wars, often opposing U.S. immigration policies. |
front 2 Reaganomics | back 2 An economic policy introduced by President Ronald Reagan, characterized by tax cuts, deregulation, and reduced government spending to stimulate economic growth. |
front 3 Economic Recovery Tax Act | back 3 A 1981 U.S. law that implemented significant tax cuts aimed at stimulating the economy by increasing consumer spending and investment. |
front 4 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) | back 4 A chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which attacks the immune system and compromises the body's ability to fight infections. |
front 5 Immigration Reform Control Act | back 5 A 1986 U.S. legislation aimed at reforming immigration laws by providing amnesty to certain undocumented immigrants and increasing penalties for employers hiring undocumented workers. |
front 6 Boland Amendment | back 6 A series of U.S. legislative amendments during the 1980s that restricted the funding of the Contras in Nicaragua, reflecting concerns over U.S. intervention in Central America. |
front 7 Iran-Contra Affair | back 7 A political scandal during the Reagan administration involving the secret sale of arms to Iran and using the proceeds to fund Contra rebels in Nicaragua, bypassing Congress. |
front 8 Nuclear Freeze Movement | back 8 A grassroots advocacy effort in the 1980s that called for a halt to the testing, production, and deployment of nuclear weapons, emphasizing disarmament for global security. |
front 9 Glasnost | back 9 A policy introduced by Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in the 1980s promoting transparency, openness, and freedom of expression in government and society. |
front 10 Perestroika | back 10 A political and economic restructuring policy initiated by Gorbachev in the Soviet Union aimed at reforming the economy and decentralizing control. |
front 11 Solidarity | back 11 A national labor movement in Poland in the 1980s, led by Lech Wałęsa, that played a crucial role in opposing communist rule and advocating for workers' rights and political reform. |
front 12 Globalization | back 12 The process of increased interconnectedness and interdependence among countries, characterized by the exchange of goods, services, information, and cultural practices. |
front 13 Operation Desert Storm | back 13 The combat phase of the Gulf War in 1991, where a coalition of nations led by the United States launched military action to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation. |
front 14 Deregulation | back 14 The reduction or elimination of government rules controlling how businesses can operate, often aimed at promoting competition and economic efficiency. |
front 15 Amnesty | back 15 A governmental pardon for individuals who have committed a particular act, often used in the context of immigration to allow undocumented immigrants to regularize their status. |