The men that brought us here

Ronald Reagan

The conservative political philosophy of President Reagan prompted a re- evaluation of the size and role of government in the economy and society of contemporary America. Transfer of responsibilities from government to state Appointment of judges/justices who exercised judicial restraint Reduction in the number and scope of government programs and regulations Strengthening of the American military

Reaganomics
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5boGQZuIJh0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPKKQnijnsM

Reagan Revolution
Extended beyond his tenure in office Election of George H. W. Bush, his Vice President Republican sweep of congressional elections and

statehouses in the 1990s

Election of George W. Bush

http://www.biography.com/people/george-hw-bush38066/videos/george-hw-bush-mini-biography-11161155888

 Fall of communism in Eastern Europe Reunification

of Germany
Collapse of Yugoslavia Breakup of the Soviet state

Persian Gulf War 19901991

First war in which American women served in a

combat role
Operation Desert Storm

Desert Storm
war waged by coalition forces from 34 nations

led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.

Live News Coverage

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn8mfg_oEz4

Bill Clinton

 North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement

Eliminate trade barriers

Lifting of Economic Sanctions against South Africa

after the end of Apartheid

NATO action in former Yugoslavia
Impeached on charges of perjury and obstruction of

justice

George W. Bush

September 1, 2001
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rg5NvKpJfKE

 Terrorists attacks on United States soil on 9/11/2001

War in Afghanistan

War in Iraq

Afghanistan
Intervention by NATO and allied forces in the

ongoing Afghan civil war. The war followed the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, in an effort to dismantle al-Qaeda and eliminate its safe haven by removing the Taliban from power.

Iraq

Terrorism
What role has the US played in combating

international terrorism?
How do we fight terrorism at home?