Entering Into the 21st Century (1980-Present)

Study Guide Overview

This study guide covers Period 9 (1980-Present) focusing on the Reagan Revolution and its conservative legacy. Key political changes include the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security , the USA PATRIOT Act , Obergefell v. Hodges, and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act . Economic and demographic shifts include globalization , the Great Recession , the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act , and changing immigration patterns. Foreign policy focuses on the end of the Cold War, Operation Desert Storm , the New World Order , and the Global War on Terror . Cultural shifts include the rise of mass media, technological advancements, and social movements. Major events and trends from 1980-2011 are also highlighted.