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9/11

Definition

Terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon; led to a focus on eliminating terrorism - War on Terror - debate over national security and how to protect the US

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Collapse of USSR

Definition

1989-Berlin Wall fell & E German gov't collapsed 1991-Soviet economy fell apart & USSR dissolved New nations were created that brought about new military and political challenges

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Conservatism

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a political philosophy based on tradition and social stability, favoring obedience to political authority and organized religion - rose as a response to the increased social programs and scandals of the 1960s and 1970s