Z13-1980s


 * 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: //Based off of supply-side economics, Reaganomics sought to stimulate the economy through tax cuts and deregulation. The idea was to provide heavy income tax cuts to the wealthy, enabling them to invest in companies and create businesses/jobs.The government began to eliminate federal regulations on things such as drilling for oil and gas, as well as restrictions on coal mining. By reducing governmental interference and controlling the money supply there would be an explosion of economic growth.//

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: //The tax breaks and deregulation only "trickled down" to reach the upper and middle-class citizens and, due to the cuts in social welfare programs and the like, the very poor suffered and grew poorer. On the other hand, the income of the very rich more than doubled during the 1980s due to the largest reduction of taxes. Additionally the decline of power of labor unions led to decreased wages.//

4.Was “Reaganomics” successful in stimulating the economy? Explain why or why not. ANSWER: In a very narrow sense, yes, the policy of Reaganomics did stimulate the economy in lowering the unemployment rate (7% to about 5%) as well as the inflation rate (10% to 4%); however, the public debt rose to 2.6 trillion dollars from less than a trillion and caused a lot of other problems as well. The lack of deregulation caused the savings and loan industry to collapse under fraud and mismanagement and the failures in the airline industry increased prices for consumers.

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 Regan’s foreign policy? ANSWER:Reagan placed the U.S military in areas threatened by communism. He also created new weapon systems and increased military spending. He created the Reagan Doctrine which gave aid to ainti-communist regions to stop the communist influence.Reagan did everything he could to try to prevent the spread of communism. He also adopted the policy of containment to try to contain communism.

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:Reagan first started placing nuclear weapons in Great Britain and Germany. Reagan built up the U.S military, so the Soviet Union would have to surrender. Reagan also wanted to contain the Soviet Union to stop it from growing larger (policy of containment). In 1987 Reagan and Gorbachev signed the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty which eliminated 4% of nuclear arsenals. This treaty stopped all nuclear weapons from Europe.The U.S economy was able to support all of the spending, but the Soviet Union was unable to. The Soviet Unions economy collapsed.

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: The 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan sparked conflict with the United States. President Jimmy Carter gave the Soviet Union an ultimatium on January 20,1980 that the United States would boycott the Moscow Olympics if the Soviets did not withdraw their troops from Afghanistan within a month. The United States was joined by many other countries including Canada, Argentina, the Philippines, China, West Germany, and Japan. Most of these countries including the United States competed in alternative games that were held in Philadelphia.

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10. Explain the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War. ANSWER: The Soviet citizens were not happy about the fact that they lived under such an oppressive gov't. And the people were furious about the fact that the economy was devastated from the Cold War. They wanted change and Gorbachev was a leader who allowed the people to speak their minds without getting killed. Because of this the people of the country now known as Russia let out a ton of pent up rage against their government, especially due to the fact that they never truly adopted communism in their hearts. A stereotypical coup took place to form 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: Ronald Reagan wanted to fund the Contras however Congress and did not approve of this because they were actively smuggling cocaine. Reagan essentially sold items that Congress had given the military to work on other wars with in order to raise funds to give to the Contras behind Congress's back. It was essentially disrespecting Congress's choice to not have the war exist/have the U.S. be involved in the war. This was technically treason as Reagan was essentially undermining the entire system of checks and balances. This is a was a blunder in reagan's otherwise very good record of being a president

13. How did the Reagan administration supply the Contras with weapons and supplies after Congress cut off funds to this group? ANSWER: Reagan took some extra missiles that the military had, whose existence came from the funding of Congress, and sold them to Iran. He gave the profits to the Contras. He was essentially redirecting Congress's flow of funds which he was not allowed to do as president

14.How did the music of the 1980s reflect the times? ANSWER: Since a lot of people then were somewhat into the "hippie trends", the music reflected the peoples desire to be free and they enjoyed music that was very upbeat and happy. It was the antithesis of heavy metal. Electronic music, aka "disko" was very popular then as well as some "pop" and "rock" songs. The music lyrics and instruments gave a message of acceptance and love.