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- 3. This was the first operation of the Persian Gulf War - it was the period of preparation in 1990 ahead of the offensive operation scheduled for January 1991. (2 words/no spaces)
- 5. This was the second operation of the Persian Gulf War beginning on January 17, 1991. It consisted of an initial wave of air strikes followed by a four day military conflict that resulted in the removal of Iraqi forces from Kuwait. (2 words/no spaces)
- 10. This country was the aggressor in the Persian Gulf War, invading Kuwait in 1990.
- 11. This invention changed the way that Americans saw events occurring in the US and around the world. It allows for live footage and up to the minute information to be spread, often accompanied by attention grabbing visuals.
- 13. In 1977, activists staged the __ ___ __-__, the longest non-violent occupation of a federal building in U.S. history, demanding that the government enforce existing anti-discrimination laws. (4 word term with hyphen between 3rd and 4th words)
- 15. This conflict began when Iraq invaded Kuwait and resulted in a 34 nation coalition creating a cooperative plan that resulted in a relatively quick victory. (2 words/no spaces)
- 16. The economic boom of the 1980s was caused by cheap ___ with low interest rates that has allowed Americans to purchase things that otherwise would have been too expensive.
- 17. This individual was president during the majority of the 1980s, including when the Challenger tragedy occurred. He utilized television to communicate with the American people.
- 18. This was the key objective for using the new F-117 aircraft. This allowed for entry into Iraqi airspace without being detected, which ultimately allowed for less loss of lives then and during the subsequent military actions.
- 19. This individual was the leader of Iraq during the Persian Gulf War who was given the ultimatum of withdrawing by January 15, 1991.
- 20. Following the Vietnam War, the US was only willing to get involved in the Persian Gulf War if it was fought through a multi-nation ____, with support from other countries.
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- 1. This space shuttle, launched in 1986, exploded 73 seconds after take off reminding Americans that unfortunately with progress often comes a human cost.
- 2. This act was signed into law by George H.W. Bush in 1990. The law represented a promise that the "shameful wall of exclusion" would finally come tumbling down. (4 words/no spaces)
- 4. For much of the 20th century, disability was viewed through a medical model. By the 1960s and 70s, activists began to challenge this, proposing a ___ ___ ___that argued the primary problem was a society that built barriers that prevented equal participation. (3 words/no spaces)
- 6. This nickname was given to Ronald Reagan due to his use of the television to connect with Americans during his impactful speeches. (2 words/no spaces)
- 7. This invention was initially only used by the government due to its original size and expensive. Ultimately the personal ____, created and funded by start-up companies and every day Americans, has allowed for most Americans to own one. Today they are even more impactful due to the connectivity provided by the internet.
- 8. This individual is the only US president to have resigned from the presidency. He chose to step down following the Watergate Scandal and beginning of the subsequent impeachment trial.
- 9. This country was invaded by Iraq in August 1990, leading to the start of the Persian Gulf War.
- 12. On March 12, 1990, over 60 activists abandoned their wheelchairs and mobility aids during the "___ ___" up the 88 stone steps of the U.S. Capitol creating a powerful visual demonstration to promote the passage of the ADA. (2 words/no spaces)
- 14. This individual was president during the signing of the ADA and the Persian Gulf War. (FULL name - 1st name, 2 initials, last name/no spaces)