S04E09 US History Period 9: 1980-Present
Full AP Course Review by Savant
Episode notes
Dive into the final chapter of AP US History with Period 9 (1980-Present) on the Full AP Course Review podcast. This episode breaks down the conservative resurgence, end of the Cold War, technological revolutions, and modern challenges shaping America today. Perfect for crushing your AP exam with key events, themes, and contextual insights.
Key Topics Covered:- Reagan Revolution and conservative shift: supply-side economics, deregulation, and the War on Drugs
- End of the Cold War: Reagan's role, fall of the Berlin Wall, and dissolution of the USSR
- Clinton era: economic boom, NAFTA, impeachment, and globalization
- 9/11 and the War on Terror: Bush doctrine, Iraq/Afghanistan wars, Patriot Act
- Obama presidency: Affordable Care Act, economic recovery, social progress
- Trump administration: ...