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Aim # 86: To what extent did the Reagan's policies reflect a shift in American politics?
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Conservatism:
Less regulation of the economy LaissezFaire and free enterprise Low taxes will stimulate the economy No governement programs to transfer wealth to the "less wealthy" Social problems are caused lack of morals, religion and character Law and Order and increase in defense spending
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1980 1988 Ronald Reagan (Republican)
How did "Reaganomics" impact the role of government and society?
Increased tax cuts for business
50% bracket down to 28% bracket
called "trickle down theory"
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Decreased businessregulations
claiming that business best regulates itself!
Cut spending on domestic programs saying that the states should begin to decide which programs they want to continue or cut!
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"Reaganomics" or supplyside economics claims that if you cut business taxes it will give business more money to expand. In turn, this will create more opportunities for new business and expansion along with increased employment!
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When I talk of tax cuts, I am reminded that every major tax cut in this century has strengthened the economy, generated renewed productivity and ended up yielding new revenues for the government by creating new investment, new jobs and more commerce among our people. Ronald Reagan, Acceptance Speech at the 1980 Republican Convention
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Some results of Supplyside economics
Major Recession19811982
Ended problem of stagflation but resulted in major layoffs and increased
unemployment.
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Reagan broke airtraffic controllers strike and it resulted in decreased union activity throughout the country. The end of the antiwar movement, the ebbing of the civil rights movement and the antiunion activity of the Reagan administration reduced opposition to his programs.
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Most of the new jobs created were lower paying than the industrial jobs of the past. Many people began to call this period the "McDonald's" economy.
After the recession, business began to boom. Since this time, the number of millionaires and billionaires has increased.
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Supporters of supplyside economics say that the growth of the economy then and since has shown that their ideas work. It rewards those that go out and are creative and have ideas that will help drive the economy.
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Domestic Policies:
Economics: Supplyside eco. a. cut taxes b. unregulated businesses c. trickledown
Social issues: 1. called for constitutional amendments to a. ban abortion (Roe v. Wade 1973) b. allow prayer in the schools (Engel v. Vitale 1962)2. Supported the values of newly emerging Religious Right (Fundamentalist Christian organizations) and encouraged them to participate in politics.
***Appoints 2 new Supreme Court justices: Chief Justice William Rehnquist Justice Sandra Day O'Connor
New Jersey v. T.L.O 1985 Constitutional Issues: civil liberties Decision: juveniles have the right to protection against illegal search and seizures
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"We will mine more, drill more, cut more timber".
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Foreign Policy
"Peace through Strength"
1. largest peacetime military buildup (nation's budget deficit from $80b. to more than $200b.
2. Star Wars (SDI) did not support nuclear deterrence3. 1985 Mikhail Gorbachev became leader of USSR leading to reforms within the Soviet Union and a slow down of the arms race4. IranContra Scandal 1986
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1983 invasion of Grenada
$570million to Afghan Guerillas (Mujaheddins)
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19741991 The Conservative Ascendancy
Overextended Society Working class hit by boom and bust cycles (Sunbelt vs. Snowbelt)
Carter & Ford fail to improve eco. conditions Political mobilizations focus on communities
New Conservatism Creation of New Right (Evangelical Christianity vocal oppositions to liberal issuess)
* Popular culture reflected new trends personal selfindulgence ("ME Generation)
1980's Reagan Revolution Economic TwoTiered Society Affluence for some and homelessness for others AIDS epidemic
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The End of the Cold War
1991 Collapse of the Soviet Union
Bosnian Crisis after break up of Yugoslavia
Persian Gulf War Iraqi Army invades neighboring oil rich country of Kuwait coalition of nations began Operation Desert Storm 100 hours.
1989 Fall of the Berlin Wall
Domestic Issues
Savings and Loan Scandal
"No new taxes" tax increase
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Supreme Court Nominations
David Souter 1990
Clarence Thomas 1991
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Clinton Years 1992 2000
Domestic Policies
1. Family Medical Leave2. Brady Bill3. Welfare Reform Act4. Contract with America5. Budget Battle with Republican majority shut town government
Aim: How did the country shift toward a Transnational America since 1988?
From George H Bush "Kinder, gentler..."
6. Gun Control
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Clinton Foreign Policy
Middle East Peace Negotiations
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1994 US troops to Haiti to bring stability
1995 Dayton Accords
1998 Bombing of Iraq and Sanctions
1992 NAFTA
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French General Philippe Morillon, had two years earlier made the U.N.'s final stance, declaring at the time: "You are now under U.N. protection of the United Nations.... I will never abandon you."
Ethnic Cleansing
The Balkans 1998 Kosovo
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SCANDAL AND IMPEACHMENT
Whitewater Affair illegal real estate scheme in Arkansas
Special Prosecutor accused Pres. Clinton of lying under oath December 1998 The House of Representatives calls for Impeachment of the President on grounds of: Obstruction of Justice Perjury
The Senate does not hold a trial
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2000 ELECTIONS To Count or not to Count?
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"Your Eminence, you're lookin' good"
Who said this to the Pope?
I don't want some mom whose son may have recently died to see the commander in chief playing golf. I feel I owe it to the families to be in solidarity as best as I can with them. And I think playing golf during a war just sends the wrong signal." Washington, D.C., May 13, 2008
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IRAQ
AFGHANISTAN ?
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