Modern America: 1980 to Present

The video covers modern American history from 1980 to the present, focusing on key presidencies and events. It discusses the challenges and policies of Carter, Reagan, Clinton, Bush, Obama, and Trump, highlighting economic changes, foreign policy, and social issues. The video also explores the rise of conservatism, the end of the Cold War, globalization, and significant events like 9/11 and the COVID-19 pandemic.

What was a significant foreign policy achievement of Jimmy Carter's presidency?

• The Camp David Accords

• The Strategic Defense Initiative

• The Gulf War

• The Iran-Contra Affair

Which region in the United States saw a significant population growth and became a hub for the New American Right?

• The Great Plains

• The Sun Belt

• The Pacific Northwest

• The Rust Belt

What economic policy is Ronald Reagan known for implementing during his presidency?

• Supply-Side Economics

• Keynesian Economics

• Protectionism

• Monetarism

What was the primary goal of Mikhail Gorbachev's policies of glasnost and perestroika?

• To strengthen communist ideology

• To expand Soviet territory

• To promote transparency and reform

• To increase military spending

Which event marked the end of the Cold War?

• The dissolution of the Soviet Union

• The signing of the INF Treaty

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

What was a major technological advancement that contributed to the economic boom of the 1990s?

• The launch of the first satellite

• The invention of the smartphone

• The development of the World Wide Web

• The creation of the first personal computer

Which act was passed during George W. Bush's presidency to improve education standards?

• The No Child Left Behind Act

• The Education Reform Act

• The Higher Education Act

• The School Improvement Act

What was a significant outcome of the 2008 financial crisis?

• The impeachment of Bill Clinton

• The election of Barack Obama

• The end of the Cold War

• The collapse of the Soviet Union

Which president was impeached twice during his tenure?

• George W. Bush

• Barack Obama

• Donald Trump

• Bill Clinton

What was a major focus of Joe Biden's early presidency?

• Building a border wall

• Rolling out COVID-19 vaccines

• Launching a space program

• Reforming the education system