Marked the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of decades-long geopolitical tension between the US and the Soviet bloc, leading to a new era of American dominance.

A US-led military operation in 1991 to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi invasion, showcasing American military power and leadership in the post-Cold War era.

Triggered the Global War on Terror, leading to military interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq, and significantly reshaping US foreign and domestic policy.

The Supreme Court decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, marking a major victory for the LGBTQ rights movement.

A severe economic downturn in the late 2000s triggered by a housing market crash, leading to bank failures, job losses, and government intervention.

A stimulus package enacted in response to the Great Recession, aimed at boosting the economy through government spending on infrastructure, education, and healthcare.

A 1987 agreement between the United States and the Soviet Union that eliminated intermediate-range nuclear and ground launched missiles.

A comprehensive healthcare reform law enacted in 2010 that expanded health insurance coverage and made changes to the healthcare system.

A U.S.-led military invasion of Iraq based on claims of weapons of mass destruction, leading to a prolonged conflict and political instability.

A document released by the Republican Party during the 1994 Congressional election campaign. Written by Newt Gingrich and Richard Armey, it detailed the actions the Republicans promised to take if they became the majority party in the United States House of Representatives.

A conservative shift in American politics and policy, emphasizing reduced government spending, lower taxes, and a strong national defense, starting in the 1980s.

The increasing interconnectedness of nations through economic, political, and cultural exchanges, particularly prominent in the 1990s.

A term used by President Reagan to describe the Soviet Union during the Cold War, reflecting a period of heightened tension.

The systematic forced removal or extermination of ethnic or religious groups from a given territory.

A series of military campaigns initiated by the United States after the 9/11 attacks, targeting terrorist organizations and their state sponsors.

A region of the United States generally considered to stretch across the Southeast and Southwest. During this period, it experienced substantial population growth.

A U.S. federal agency created in 2002 in response to the September 11 attacks, responsible for protecting the country from terrorism and other threats.

A U.S. law passed in 2001 in response to the September 11 attacks, granting law enforcement agencies broader powers to investigate and prevent terrorism.

A proposed missile defense system intended to protect the United States from attack by ballistic strategic nuclear weapons (intercontinental ballistic missiles and submarine-launched ballistic missiles).

A term used by President George H.W. Bush to describe the post-Cold War era, characterized by international cooperation and American leadership.

Both involved government intervention, but the scale and scope differed. The New Deal involved more direct government programs, while the response to the Great Recession focused on monetary policy and stimulus spending.

Reagan focused on confronting the Soviet Union, while Clinton focused on peacekeeping and humanitarian interventions in the post-Cold War era.