{"id":19483,"date":"2021-05-19T05:05:47","date_gmt":"2021-05-19T05:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=19483"},"modified":"2024-04-19T23:12:11","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T23:12:11","slug":"ap-us-history-exam-period-9-notes-1980-present","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/ap-us-history\/ap-us-history-exam-period-9-notes-1980-present\/","title":{"rendered":"AP US History Exam: Period 9 Notes (1980-Present)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nFive Things to Know about AP US History Period 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. President Reagan\u2019s victory in 1980 was a defining moment for the new conservative movement that had gained strength in the 1970s. Led by Reagan, conservatives promoted tax cuts and the deregulation of many private industries.<\/li>\n
  2. Through an increased military buildup and a more assertive foreign policy, the Reagan administration sought to end the Cold War. Ultimately, this stronger interventionist U.S. policy, coupled with economic trouble and political changes in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, brought the Cold War to an end.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Advances in science and technology soared to new heights, especially in the 1990s. Developments in digital technology and the birth of the Internet revolutionized the economy and transformed the world, leading to a new era of globalization.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. The United States continued to see large shifts in demographics and populations. Intense debates continued over social issues such as immigration, race, gender, family structures, and diversity.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Conflict in the Middle East increased. After the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, the United States engaged in military action against Afghanistan and Iraq. The War on Terrorism presented new challenges for U.S. leadership and led to changes in both domestic and foreign policy. Efforts to improve security led to new debates in America over the issue of civil liberties and human rights.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Key Topics–Period 9: 1980 to Present<\/h3>
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    \nRemember that the AP US History exam tests you on the depth of your knowledge, not just your ability to recall facts. While we have provided brief definitions here, you will need to know these terms in even more depth for the AP US History exam, including how terms connect to broader historical themes and understandings.
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    New Conservatism <\/h4>
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