The Reagan Revolution: A Conservative Tide
Alright, let's kick things off in the 1980s with a seismic shift in American politics: The Reagan Re
The End of the Cold War: A New World Order
And speaking of the Soviet Union, the 1980s saw the dramatic conclusion of the decades-long Cold War
A Changing Economy: Globalization & Tech Boom
As the Cold War ended, the world became more interconnected than ever, and so did our economy! This
Demographic & Environmental Shifts: The Face of America Changes
The face of America itself continued to change dramatically in this period! Building on the Immigrat
Responses to a Changing Society: The Culture Wars
As America's demographics and economy shifted, so did its social fabric, leading to what many called
The 9/11 Attacks and the War on Terror: A New Enemy
Now, everything we've talked about so far sets the stage for a day that fundamentally reshaped Ameri
The War in Iraq & The Home Front: Recession & Polarization
Building on the War on Terror, the U.S. soon embarked on another controversial military intervention
Continuity & Change in the 21st Century: The Digital Age
So, where does that bring us to today? Well, Period 9 is all about understanding the roots of our pr