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New Directions for a Nation (1977–2000)

A Conservative Surge

End of the Cold War

A New Role in the World

Conflict in the Middle East

A Conservative Surge

Carter's Troubled Presidency  Main Idea: President Jimmy Carter struggled with problems both at home and abroad.

The Conservative Movement  Main Idea: Riding a conservative tide, Republican Ronald Reagan was elected President in 1980.

Reagan's Presidency  

Main Idea: President Reagan tried to cut back taxes while shifting spending from social to military programs.

The Clinton Years 

Main Idea: The economy revived under President Clinton, but scandal marred his second term.

President George W. Bush 

Main Idea: President George W. Bush pushed through tax cuts and new rules on education.

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End of the Cold War

The End of Détente Main Idea: Rejecting the policy of détente, President Reagan took a strong stand against the Soviet Union.

The Soviet Union in Decline Main Idea: Economic and military pressures weakened the Soviet Union, and a new Soviet leader introduced reforms.

The Cold War Ends  Main Idea: The Soviet Union dissolved in 1991, and the Cold War came to an end.

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A New Role in the World

Promoting Democracy and Peace  Main Idea: The United States used its influence to shape developments in other nations.

Easing the Arms Race  Main Idea: to control nuclear arms continued after the end of the Cold War.

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Conflict in the Middle East

A Vital Region Main Idea: The oil-rich Middle East is the site of dangerous conflicts among nations and religious groups.

Arab-Israeli Conflict Main Idea: A bitter conflict between Arabs and Israelis has dragged on for decades.

Increasing Tensions Main Idea: A rise in Islamist extremism complicated the many conflicts in the Middle East.

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