H34-1980s


 * [[file:History Project.pptx]]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 er) 2. Click on the button in the center of the editing tool bar. 3. Click on "Upload Files" button 4. 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: Reganomics was the name given to Pres. Reagans economic ideas. His ideas were that if you decrease the income tax on the wealthiest citizens, they would invest their money saved into businesses. And then these businesses would inturn give jobs and money to others. This is also known as "trickle down economics"

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:
 * Economic Inequality reached a peak during Reagan's presidency.
 * Standard of living rose for some, but poverty level stayed the same.
 * This was due to change in tax policy.
 * The level of tax paid by the top 1% went down by 9%
 * However, middle class families saw a decrease in salary.

4.Was “Reaganomics” successful in stimulating the economy? Explain why or why not. ANSWER: Yes. Due to the stress on lower taxes, higher defense spending, and curtailes spending for social services - the Reagan years saw continuous economic growth. As the graph shows, as a whole, the GDP, hourly wages, and productivity all increased during the Reagan years.



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 D. believed that he was passing the problem of the huge federal deficit to future generations E. urged a tax cut to jump-start the economy

6. How did anticommunism shape Reagan’s foreign policy? ANSWER:
 * Anticommunism was the base of Reagan's foreign policy.
 * He believed the USSR was the Evil Empire.
 * Reagan’s long-standing foreign-policy initiative was to assist anti-Communist guerrillas.

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

8. Summarize President Reagan’s approach to dealing with the Soviet Union. ANSWER:
 * Thought of the Soviets as an evi l empire
 * Wanted to build up the U.S. military to try and stop the Soviets

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. ANSWER:

10. Explain the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War. ANSWER:
 * Mikhail Gorbachev became the new leader of the Soviet Union after Joseph Stalin.
 * Gorbachev called for increased foreign trade.
 * Soviet Union adopted a policy of non-intervention
 * After the fall of the wall, the Soviet Union surrendered to Russia

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

12. Explain the Iran-Contra Affair and its impact on President Reagan’s legacy. ANSWER:

13. How did the Reagan administration supply the Contras with weapons and supplies after Congress cut off funds to this group? ANSWER:

14.How did the music of the 1980s reflect the times? ANSWER: