US History: 1970s to Present

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Across
  1. 3. Increasing political division between parties and ideologies
  2. 5. Court, Judicial branch institution that decides major constitutional cases
  3. 7. Hostage Crisis, Event in which Americans were held captive in Iran for 444 days
  4. 9. Act, Law passed after 9/11 expanding government surveillance powers
  5. 11. A rise in prices that decreases purchasing power
  6. 15. Economic policy focused on tax cuts and reduced government spending during the Reagan administration
  7. 17. The use of violence to achieve political goals
  8. 20. Political ideology generally supporting greater government involvement in social programs
  9. 21. The easing of tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union during the 1970s
  10. 22. Global pandemic that significantly impacted the United States beginning in 2020
  11. 23. War, The long period of tension between the United States and Soviet Union that ended in 1991
  12. 24. Intelligence, Rapidly developing technology affecting jobs, education, and politics
  13. 26. Media, Modern communication platforms heavily influencing politics and elections
  14. 27. The increasing connection of economies and cultures around the world
  15. 28. Energy, Energy sources such as solar and wind power
Down
  1. 1. Reduction Act, Recent federal law focused on energy, healthcare, and inflation
  2. 2. Security, Current political issue involving immigration and the southern border
  3. 4. The movement of jobs or production to other countries
  4. 6. 11th, The 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States
  5. 7. Constitutional process used to formally accuse government officials of misconduct
  6. 8. False or misleading information spread online or through media
  7. 10. Social media app frequently discussed in national security debates
  8. 12. Care Act, Major healthcare reform law passed during Barack Obama’s presidency
  9. 13. The political scandal that caused President Nixon to resign
  10. 14. Security, Department created after 9/11 to protect the United States from threats
  11. 16. Trade agreement between the United States, Canada, and Mexico
  12. 18. College, System used to officially elect the president
  13. 19. Political ideology favoring limited government and traditional values
  14. 23. Change, Environmental issue frequently debated in modern politics
  15. 25. Learning, Type of education widely used during the pandemic