Z910-1980s


 * 1980s PRESENTATIONS **
 * All information, evidence, and materials from the presentation must be uploaded to this wiki.
 * Effectively present in-depth information that meets YOUR learning target(s).
 * Explain YOUR cultural topic(s) and how/why they are significant to the decade
 * Presentation must be **creative and unique**, allowing the audience to **experience** the decade (do not rely solely on a PowerPoint presentation)
 * Information (pertaining to YOUR learning targets) is presented in a creative, unique, well-organized and easy to understand format.
 * Presentation includes pictures, tables, interviews, and artifacts that are thoroughly explained and __help__ the viewer understand YOUR learning target(s) and cultural topic(s).

DIRECTIONS FOR INSERTING CONTENT (if more than one person in your group is using PowerPoint, Prezi, Glogster, etc. then you MUST combine the presentations and upload only one file)
1. SAVE the file to your computer (to your desktop or another folder)2. Click on the button in the center of the editing tool bar.3. Click on "Upload Files" button4. Locate your file on your computer and click "Choose"5. Click on the image that you have just uploaded and it will immediately be placed in your document.

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 * 1980s ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS: **
 * All questions on the Assessment Question sheet are included and answered correctly and thoroughly on this wiki page.
 * Thoroughly explains the answers to the questions related to his/her learning targets.
 * Answers are supplemented by examples, images, charts and/or graphs.

1. Explain the economic theory of “Reaganomics.” ANSWER: Economic program that President Reagan utilized during his administration which reduced the growth of government spending, and reduce inflation by controlling the growth of the __money__ supply.

2. All of the following were part of Reaganomics EXCEPT A. cuts of benefits from __Medicare__ and __Social Security__ to seniors B. a dramatic reduction in personal __income taxes__ C. deregulation of __business__ and industry D. tough stand against federal labor unions E. the theory of supply-side economics

3.Why did economic inequality increase during Reagan’s administration? ANSWER: decline of organized labor made the gap grow between wealthy high class and the working class.cut funds for food stamps and social welfare __programs__.

4.Was “Reaganomics” successful in stimulating the economy? Explain why or why not. ANSWER:yes. manufacturing and business increased.unemployment rate declined. ALTHOUGH, national __debt__ tripled and federal spending cuts hurt the poorest citizens.

5. Critics of Reagan's economic program A. complained that an increase in taxes would damage economic growth B. advised "priming the pump" C. were supply-siders E. urged a tax cut to jump-__start__ the economy
 * D. believed that he was passing the problem of the huge federal deficit to future generations **

6. How did anticommunism shape Regan’s foreign policy? ANSWER: Anticommunism is the opposition of Communism. During Reagan's presidency, one of his main concerns was his foreign policy. He was mainly focused on containing communism in the Soviet Union. He knew that if he did not try to contain the communism, that the USSR would grow larger and influence other countries to have a communist based government as well, which was basically why the Reagan Doctrine was formed. The Reagan Doctrine aided to anti-communism movements in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. He also increased military spending and called for a new weapon system. Anticommunism shaped his foreign policy in that way.

7.Which activity consumed most of the Pentagon’s budget between 1981 and 1985? A. the building of nuclear weapons B. civil defense program C. the construction of defensive missile systems D. paying salaries The pentagon's building of nuclear weapons consumed must of their budget because they had to have enough nuclear weapons to defend themselves in case the soviets were to attack America and start a full scale nuclear war. They also produced weapons to give to other countries, so they can use them if they were attacked by the soviet union.

8. Summarize President Reagan’s approach to dealing with the Soviet Union. ANSWER: At the beginning when Regan took office was really against the communist USSR and gave nuclear weapons to other free democracies like Great Britain and West Germany to protect them in case of a communist attack. On the other hand in his second term he was more peaceful because he noticed the the USSR had a struggling economy. He advocated an advance in military involvement so that the USSR would not be able to match his policy, resulting in the surrender of the USSR. Regan and Gorbachev signed the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, which took out the threat all the medium range weapons out of Europe.

9. Relate the 1980 Olympics to events of the Cold War and explain the boycott of the 1980 summer Olympics that was led by the United States. Because of the hostility between the United States and the USSR president Carter tells a group of American athletes to not complete to not compete in the 1980's Summer Olympics in Moscow. President Carter did this because the soviets went into Afghanistan in 1979 and this is the first time the U.S. has boycotted the Olympics.

10. Explain the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War. ANSWER: The Collapse of the Soviet Union started in 1985 with Gorbachev taking over leadership of the USSR. He made polices that were weak for a communist country his polices gave people more freedom and to reform the economy making it closer to a capitalistic country. Since the people had more speaking freedoms they were able to speak out and question the government. It showed weakness when Gorbachev signed the Intermediate Range Nuclear Force Treaty with Regan taking away their Nuclear weapons and the influence and Europe. People starting escaping East Germany because they were unhappy with the government. Finally in 1989, the Berlin Wall was torn down to try to make relations with other countries primarily the united states.

11. When did the Berlin Wall open? A. 1992 B. 1989 <--- 1989 C. 1979 D. 1975

12. Explain the Iran-Contra Affair and its impact on President Reagan’s legacy. ANSWER: The Iran-Contra Affair was a political scandal that occurred in 1986. This is when Congress cut off funds to the Contras (which was an army created by the CIA who fought against the Soviets in Nicaragua). What happened during that time was that the Reagan administration sold arms to Iran secretly. By the government deciding to sell weapons to Iran, this insured the release of hostages and allow US agencies to pay for the Nicaraguan Contras. Another way the Reagan Administration bargained with Iran was by shipping missiles through Israel, with out Congress's approval! As suspicions grew, Reagan called for further investigations. He was clear from having anything to do with these actions, although he was criticized for loose management in the government, and the citizens lost even more faith in the government.

13. How did the Reagan administration supply the Contras with weapons and supplies after Congress cut off funds to this group? ANSWER: The Reagan Administration supplied the Contras with weapons and supplies after Congress cut off the funds. They did this by use of third-world countries and use of private sources. The secret funding was run by the Nation Security Council. The NSC had its own planes, pilots, ships, operatives, and had secret Swiss bank accounts for funding.

14.How did the music of the 1980s reflect the times? ANSWER: Music Videos reflected the advancement in Technology. Also the music was very upbeat, happy and care free. This reflects the mood of the people during the 80's.