Z34-1980s


 * 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).

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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: President Reagan proposed an idea to Congress called "Reaganomics" also known as supply-side economics. This policy would increase the growth of the economy. Congress passed a 3 year plan that cut federal income taxes from 70% to 25% and made cuts in government regulations and industries. It reduced 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 (President Reagan and Congress thought that it would be too risky.) 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: Unemployment went down at first. Reagan's policy did not help the poor because it cut the funding on government assistance programs such as food stamps, job trainging, and welfare. It weakened the power of labor organizations and forced concessions in wages. It created a further gab between the rich and the middle class.

4.Was “Reaganomics” successful in stimulating the economy? Explain why or why not. ANSWER: Yes. Things will always get worse before they get better. This is what happened with "Reaganomics". For the first 3 years the economy weakened, but after awhile the economy soared. People trusted the market again and began to spend money. Inflation dropped from 10.4 to 4.2% in 1988. The unemployment rate dropped from 7% in 1980 to 5.4% in 1988.

However, the national debt trippled as the decreasing taxes forced the government to take care of the debt to sustain military spending and welfare programs. Goverment cuts hurt the poorest citizens especially minorities.

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:
 * Reagan increased military spending on weapons and called for new weapon systems. He was against communism.
 * He created the Regan Doctrine- Aiding anticommunist countries and movements (Asia, Africa, Latin America)
 * He put a higher military presence where he felt that people or countries were threatened by communist influences (El-Salvador, Nicaragua)

7.Which activity consumed most of the Pentagon’s budget between 1981 and 1985? A. the building of nuclear weapons B. civil defense program (Reagan hated communism and wanted to protect America from it.) C. the construction of defensive missile systems D. paying salaries

8. Summarize President Reagan’s approach to dealing with the Soviet Union. ANSWER:
 * When Reagan took office for his first term he was very harsh against communist Soviet Union. He put weapons (Nuclear) in Germany and Great Britain.
 * When Reagan took office for a second term it was peaceful confrontation with the Soviet Union and arms build up in the United States.
 * He advocated a huge military build up so the Soviet Union would eventually have to surrender because it wouldnt be able to match the power of the army.
 * in 1987 A treaty was filed wich eliminated nuclear weapone (Meduin Range) From 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. ANSWER:

10. Explain the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War. ANSWER: The fall of the Soviet Union began in 1985 when Mikhail Gorbachev became the leader of the USSR. He initiated two new policies glasnost and perestroika; glasnost promised more freedom for the Soviet people, while perestroika was Gorbachev's plan to restructure the Soviet economy. These two new policies began to change the Soviet people's lives immediately; perestroika opened the idea for a capitalist government, and glasnost actually encouraged people to speak out against the government. The people were complaining about the low econonmy because of the arms race with the USA, so Gorbachev decided to try and defuse the costly war with the Americans. In 1987 after many meetings, Gorbachev and President Reagan signed the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty which eliminated all medium range nuclear weapons from Europe and removed the Soviet troops from Afghanistan. After the treaty was signed in 1988 President Reagan and Gorbachev met in Moscow as if they were old friends. This treaty and the rest of the changes Gorbachev was making helped en the cold war; in the fall of 1989, a pro- democracy movement started in Eastern Germany. Tens of fthousands of East Germans fled to West Germany through Hungary. The dictator of Germany was forced to resign, and the wall was torn down on November 9, 1989 in an attempt to create peace. The fall of the Berlin Wall signifies the true end of the Cold War.

11. When did the Berlin Wall open? A. 1992 B. 1989 The Berlin Wall opened on November 9, 1989 in an attempt to create peace. The opening means the end of the Cold War. C. 1979 D. 1975

12. Explain the Iran-Contra Affair and its impact on President Reagan’s legacy. ANSWER: In 1985-87 the most serious crisis during Reagan's presidency was the Iran-Contra Affair. At the time, the US was concerned about the Sadinista government in Nicaragua. The CIA had created a Nicaraguan rebel army, named the Contras. Congress only wanted to offer humanitarian aid to the Contras rather than military aid and therefore passed the Boland Agreement, which prohibited this type of aid by any executive branch agency. However, the White House proceeded to secretly bargain with Iran to release US hostages and shipped missiles to arm the Contras without telling Congress. Reagan then discovered this and sent out an investigation to find out more. It was revealed that Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North had given millions of dollars against Congress' demands. The question was: Did Reagan's staff break the law by giving Contras money? North insisted that he acted out of patriotism, but he and Reagan's national security advisor were convicted of criminal charges, including lying to Congress.This affair did not significantly affect Reagan's legacy, because he was able to deny his involvement in the affair. However, he was criticized for lack of managing his staff.

13. How did the Reagan administration supply the Contras with weapons and supplies after Congress cut off funds to this group? ANSWER: Without Congress' aid, the Reagan administration looked for new sources of funding from third countries and private sources.This secret contra assistance was run by the National Security Council with Oliver North in charge. North created an organization called The Enterprise that would serve as the secret arm of the Council that had its own airplanes, operatives, and Swiss bank accounts. The Enterprise was assisted by the CIA and other government agencies, and without any accountability required from US government.

14.How did the music of the 1980s reflect the times? ANSWER: The 1980's was a revolutionary decade for the music industry. gWith the 1980's came the emergence of pop, dance, and New Wave. Teen pop replaced disco, with New Kids on the Block, Madonna, and Cyndi Lauper. Urban pop included Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Whitney Houston, Prince, Bon Jovi, and Bruce Springsteen. The rock genre included Queen, Motley Crue, Poison, and Def Leppard. MTV debuted with "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles, and compact discs were created, allowing more access to music. Music became a huge marketing tool for advertisements and movies. A negative effect was the "visual over music" idea, which expressed the image-based industry rather than vocal ability, but artists' appeals depended a lot on their music videos and their popularity was revived.