Modern US History Final Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. Controversial law passed after 9/11 that expanded surveillance powers.
  2. 3. U.S. foreign policy theory that argued if one nation fell to communism, others would follow.
  3. 5. Nixon’s plan to gradually turn fighting over to South Vietnamese forces.
  4. 8. The 1989 event that symbolized the end of the Cold War in Germany.
  5. 9. The 3rd-party candidate who won 18% of the popular vote in 1992.
  6. 10. Collapse in 2008 caused by risky home loans and the housing market.
  7. 12. Radical Islamic group responsible for the September 11 attacks.
  8. 13. Youth counterculture opposed to the Vietnam War.
Down
  1. 1. Nixon scandal that led to resignation.
  2. 4. Economic plan of Ronald Reagan focused on tax cuts.
  3. 5. U.S. conflict where “Domino Theory” influenced involvement.
  4. 6. Operation launched to remove Iraqi forces from Kuwait in 1991.
  5. 7. President impeached for lying under oath during the Lewinsky scandal.
  6. 9. Supreme Court case in 1973 that legalized abortion.
  7. 11. The president during the Iranian Hostage Crisis.