1. The Conservative Tide
President Ronald Reagan’s election marks a rightward shift in domestic and foreign policy. With the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Cold War ends and the U.S. confronts a host of domestic problems.
President Ronald Reagan.
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2. The Conservative Tide SECTION 1 A Conservative Movement Emerges
Conservative Policies Under Reagan and Bush
Social Concerns in the 1980s
Foreign Policy After the Cold War
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3. A Conservative Movement Emerges
Section 1
A Conservative Movement Emerges
Conservatism reaches a high point with the election in 1980 of President Ronald Reagan and Vice-President George Bush.
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4. Journal 80s warm up
1. 80s warm-up:  What are 5 things to include in time capsule that represents the 2010s in the USA?
2. What are 5 things you learned about the 80s?
List them. Does the 80s “seem” more fun than today in USA why or why not?
(use sentences for both)

5. Anticipation Guide Warmup
You have 10 minutes: Collaborate and find answers to the following questions. You may use your cell phones or texts to find the answers:
1. What were 3 popular TV shows of the 1980s? Have any of you ever watched any of them?
2. List 3 popular songs or musicians of the 1980s: Have you ever heard them on the radio or in movies etc?
3. List 5 fun FADS or toys/hobbies from the 1980s…THEN vote as a group and choose the one the majority of you would try or enjoy:

6. Sims and diffs? Headline for each!

7. Photo Analysis: 5 plus details + predict what this is about

8. A Conservative Movement Emerges1
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A Conservative Movement Emerges
The Conservative Movement Builds
Conservative Issues
• Entitlement programs provide guaranteed benefits to specific groups
• High cost of programs, stories of fraud upset taxpayers
• Many skeptic of civil rights rulings like busing over long distances
The New Right
• New Right—collection of grass-roots groups promoting single issues
• Affirmative action—special consideration for women, minorities
- many say it’s reverse discrimination, favoring one group over others
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9. The Conservative Coalition1
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continued The Conservative Movement Builds
The Conservative Coalition
Business, religious, other groups form conservative coalition
Conservative periodicals, think tanks discuss, develop policies
Goals are small government, family values, patriotism, business
The Moral Majority
1970s religious revival uses TV, radio; strong among fundamentalists
Jerry Falwell’s Moral Majority—Christians for traditional morals
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10. VLA Reagan Bio:

11. Conservatives Win Political Power1
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Conservatives Win Political Power
Reagan’s Qualifications
• Ronald Reagan wins 1980 Republican nomination
- George H. W. Bush is running mate
• Reagan served 2 terms as governor of California
The 1980 Presidential Election
Reagan runs on conservative issues, weak economy, Iran crisis
Called Great Communicator: can simplify issues, give clear answers
Gets 51% popular vote, 44 states in electoral race, Senate majority
VLA: Reagan election commercial: What’s the message?:
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12. Wrap up: Collaborate and list in Words OR clever rhymes as clues /OR try Clever mini-pictures…the Top 5 things you should know from section 1. Include 2 details for EACH of your top 5! 
These will be compared to mY TOP 5..

13. My Top 5 things to know:
Entitlement programs provide:
The New Right is:
Affirmative action is:
Conservative Coalition
Ronald Reagan elected!!

14. Conservative Policies Under Reagan and Bush
Section 2
Conservative Policies
Under Reagan and Bush
Presidents Reagan and Bush pursue a conservative agenda that includes tax cuts, budget cuts, and increased defense spending.
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15. Pre Question Warm up: Complete After the Assessment activity
1. Do rich people help to create jobs for poor Americans?
Why or why not?
2. Is a sense of humor an important quality to have as a president of the U.S.A. or as any kind of leader? (say teacher, mayor etc.) Why or why not?

16. What’s the Message here? Details?

17. VLA Reagan: Was he Funny?
List 5 to 7 personal or political issues or places he made jokes about….

18. Conservative Policies Under Reagan and Bush2
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“Reaganomics” Takes Over
Reagan’s Economic Policies
Reagan encourages private investment by cutting federal government
• Reaganomics: budget cuts, tax cuts, increased defense spending
Budget Cuts
Maintains entitlement programs that benefit middle class
Cuts programs that benefit poor, urban population
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19. 2
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continued “Reaganomics” Takes Over
Tax Cuts
• Supply-side economics holds that lower taxes for the RICH & middle class result in:
- investment, greater productivity, more supply, lower prices
• Congress decreases taxes by 25% over 3 years
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Increased Defense Spending
Defense Dept. budget almost doubles; offsets cuts in social programs
Reagan asks scientists for Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI)
- anti-missile defense system mostly IN SPACE
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20. Recession and Recovery2
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continued “Reaganomics” Takes Over
Recession and Recovery
July 1981–Nov. 1982, worst recession since Great Depression (March 30th 1981 Reagan was shot!)
Early 1983 consumer spending fuels economic upturn:
- more consumer confidence, decrease in inflation, unemployment
1987, market crashes, then recovers, continues up
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The National Debt Climbs
Spending outstrips revenues; new 1982 taxes do not balance budget
National debt almost doubles by end of Reagan’s first term
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21. Judicial Power Shifts to the Right2
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Judicial Power Shifts to the Right
Supreme Court Appointments
Reagan appoints Sandra Day O’Connor first woman justice ever.
Other Reagan, Bush appointments make Court more conservative
Clarence Thomas confirmed after sexual harassment hearings
Court places restrictions on civil rights, abortion (1st trimester only barring medical emergencies in most states
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22. Deregulating the Economy
Reducing the Size of Government
Reagan reduces government by deregulation— less industry regulation
- increases competition, results in lower prices
He Cuts the budget of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- fights pollution, conserves natural resources
Interior Dept. permits more oil drilling, lumbering, coal mining
- sells millions of acres of public lands
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23. Conservative Victories in 1984 and 19882
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Conservative Victories in 1984 and 1988
The Reagan Coalition
Reagan forges large coalition of diverse groups
- businesspeople, Southerners, Westerners, Reagan Democrats
The 1984 Presidential Election
Democrat Walter Mondale chooses Geraldine Ferraro as running mate
- first woman on major party’s presidential ticket
Reagan, Bush win by landslide
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24. The 1988 Presidential Election Bush vs Dukakis
continued Conservative Victories in 1984 and 1988
The 1988 Presidential Election Bush vs Dukakis
Most Americans economically comfortable
- attribute comfort to Reagan, Bush
Republican candidate George Bush (VP under Reagan) stresses conservatism
- promises “no new taxes”
Gets 53% popular vote, 426 electoral votes
- electoral victory seen as conservative mandate
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25. VLA wrap up web or list details on SDI, and Ronald Reagan Assassination attempt:
SDI what’s it all about? 5 details: Would this help defend us in today’s world?
2.Reagan assassination attempt
details? 5 w’s….
Actual Video:
Secret Service Training breakdown of it:

26. Create A Reagan WEB diagram of to ALL of his policies and accomplishments from this section….Add extras from VLA as needed.
Then create a cartoon that would illustrate POSITVELY or MOCK one….as you see fit….

27. Wrap up: HW: 1980s: Use cell phones/internet
To find out the Top 5 things/events/fads that made the 1980s
FUN in Your opinion, what are things or events
or fads
That you would have liked to have been a part of
Or tried? Type it,. Include your name date.
Number them from most desirable to least.

28. Social Concerns in the 1980s (and some POP culture)
Section 3
Social Concerns in the 1980s (and some POP culture)
Beneath the surge of prosperity that marks the conservative era of the 1980s lay serious social problems.
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29. VLA Intro to 80s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysSLI_tIhuE
Pop culture 80s: add to your lists!:

30. Warm Up
Create 5 questions from yesterday sec 2 notes on Reagan Policies with answers!
And Create ONE image (pic or cartoon illustrating something learned from sec 2 topics….
Be prepared to share…. !

31. Photo ID what 1980s issue is this? Details 5 plus…

32. What is the abortion debate about? Which side are you on?

33. Social Concerns in the 1980s3
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Social Concerns in the 1980s
Health, Education, and Cities in Crisis
Health Issues
• AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) caused by virus
- destroys immune system, makes body prone to infections, cancer
• 1980s, epidemic grows; increasing concern over prevention, cure
Abortion
1980s, battle over abortion intensifies
- opponents are pro-life; supporters are pro-choice
1989, Supreme Court rules states may place restrictions on abortion
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34. Drug Abuse CRACK COCAINE3
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continued Health, Education, and Cities in Crisis
Drug Abuse CRACK COCAINE
Reagan administration prosecutes drug users, dealers
First Lady Nancy Reagan has “Just say no!” to drugs campaign
Education
1983 commission: U.S. students lag behind students in other nations
Bush initiative calls for using public money for school choice
The Urban Crisis
Cities deteriorate as whites move to suburbs; businesses follow
1992 riots in LA after officers taped beating Rodney King acquitted
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35. Should this Scare us? Why or why not?

36. The Equal Rights Struggle3
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The Equal Rights Struggle
Political Losses and Gains
ERA not ratified by 1982; Reagan names 2 women to cabinet in 1983
1992, increased number of women elected to Congress
Inequality
Women earn less than men; 31% female heads of household poor
• Pay equity—pay reflects education, physical effort, responsibility
Women seek pay equity, family benefits; some employers comply
Reagan cuts budget for daycare, similar programs
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37. The Fight for Rights Continues3
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The Fight for Rights Continues
African Americans
By mid-1980s, many cities have African-American mayors
Numerous communities elect blacks to local, state office, Congress
• L. Douglas Wilder of Virginia is first African-American governor
Reverend Jesse Jackson runs for Democratic presidential nomination
Middle-class blacks hold professional, managerial positions
Supreme Court limits affirmative action
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38. Native Americans Speak Out3
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continued The Fight for Rights Continues
Gains for Latinos
Latinos fastest growing minority; some states elect Latino governors
Reagan appoints Lauro Cavazos as secretary of education
Bush names Dr. Antonia Coello Novello surgeon general
From 1968 bilingual education available; mid-1980s opposition rising
Native Americans Speak Out
Reagan cuts aid to Native Americans for health, education, services
Many tribes open casinos to bring in additional funds
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39. The Gay Rights Movement Advances3
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continued The Fight for Rights Continues
An Expanding Asian-American Population
Asian Americans second-fastest growing minority
Cited as example of success; also have high unemployment, poverty
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The Gay Rights Movement Advances
Movement suffers setbacks from conservative opposition, AIDS
Late 1980s new surge of activism, calls for end to discrimination
Some states, communities outlaw discrimination
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40. Wrap up: VLA WEB https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X23vKiBE88E AIDS:
Social Concerns of the 80s WEB!! Connect details of various 80s Social Concerns (make that the center) together.
Include at LEASt 4 links to each topic. Ie AIDS/Anti-Drugs n Crack/Rodney King etc.
AIDS:
Crack epidemic and Just say “NO”
Rodney King/ LA Riots 2.

41. Wrap Up Activity: In groups of 2 or solo create
a MINI poster of 5 or MORE visual images
OR Words that reflect the 3 or more SOCIAL
CONCERNS
Of the 1980s… Be sure to indicate how each
Social concern was dealt with…do additional
Research as needed on cell phones/internet.
Title it Social Concerns of the 1980s

42. Foreign Policy After the Cold War Section 4
The end of the Cold War, marked by the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991, leads to a redirection of many U.S. goals and policies.
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43. Review Qs:
1. What was One thing that Reagan accomplished or was part of?
2. What Was a problem faced in the 80s?
3. What was The anti drug campaign of the 80s?
Pre qs:
1. Any know what Desert Storm was?
2. What president came after Reagan?
3. What was Tiananmen Square?

44. Warmup: 1. What are 10+ facts you recall about the 1980s? List them….
2. Is there ever a time when we should USE a nuclear weapon? Why or why not? Should we even have them today (we have 20,000 so do the Russians….)
Then show NUKE MAP! Go Eagles!....
VLA 80s Top moments with details die roll….

45. Foreign Policy After the Cold War4
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Foreign Policy After the Cold War
The Cold War Ends
Gorbachev Initiates Reform
• Mikhail Gorbachev—general secretary of Soviet Communist Party
Soviet economy stressed; Reagan’s defense spending adds pressure
Gorbachev adopts glasnost—allows criticism, some freedom of press
Plans perestroika—some private enterprise, move to democracy
Wants better relations with U.S. to cut U.S.S.R. military spending
- arms-control INF Treaty (Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty)
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46. The Soviet Union Declines4
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continued The Cold War Ends
The Soviet Union Declines
1991, 14 republics declare independence; Gorbachev forced to resign
Commonwealth of Independent States forms; 1993 START II signed
The Collapse of Communist Regimes
Gorbachev reduces Soviet control of Eastern Europe, urges democracy
1989, Berlin Wall torn down; 1990, 2 Germanys reunited
Czechoslovakia, Baltic states, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania democratic
Ethnic civil war breaks out in Yugoslavia
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47. Communism Continues in China4
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continued The Cold War Ends
Communism Continues in China
1980s, China loosens business restrictions, stops price controls
Students demand free speech, voice in government
1989, demonstrations in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, other cities
Premier Li Peng orders military to crush protesters
- unarmed students killed COMMUNISM STAYS
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48. Central American and Caribbean Policy4
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Central American and Caribbean Policy
Nicaragua
• Sandinistas—Communist rebel group, takes over Nicaragua; Carter sends them aid
Reagan calls them communists; helps Contras—opposition forces
1990, Contra supporter Violeta de Chamorro elected president
Interactive
Grenada 1983
1983 Reagan sends troops to liberate island from communist troops and free US medical students; pro-Cuba government replaced with pro-U.S.
Panama
Bush sends troops to arrest dictator Manuel Antonio Noriega TO STOP HIS DRUG Dealing
Noriega convicted of drug trafficking in U.S., sentenced to 40 years
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49. Middle East Trouble Spots4
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Middle East Trouble Spots
The Iran-Contra Scandal
1983, terrorists loyal to Iran take Americans hostage in Lebanon
Reagan says no negotiating with terrorists; sells arms for hostages
Staff divert some profits to Contras; violate Boland Amendment
1987, Congressional committees hold joint TV hearings
1988, several staffers indicted; 1992, Bush pardons Reagan officials
ADD: Reagan officials ILLEGALLY used money from ARMS sales to IRAN to fund the Contras army in Nicaragua,
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50. 4
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continued Middle East Trouble Spots
The Persian Gulf War
Iran-Iraq War leaves Saddam Hussein with great war debt
- IRAQ :1990, invades Kuwait to take its oil, threatens U.S. oil supply
Bush, Secretary of State James Baker organize international coalition
1991, Operation Desert Storm liberates Kuwait from Iraq
Victory parades greet returning soldiers
Under 400 coalition casualties; 100,000 Iraqi deaths
Interactive
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51. Bush’s Domestic Policies4
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continued Middle East Trouble Spots
Bush’s Domestic Policies
Bush hurt by rising deficit, recession of 1990–1992
Forced to raise taxes despite campaign promise
1992, approval rating drops to 49%
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52.  HW:  create an 1980s WEB of 20+ things and LINK at least 4 strands together: 
Also on the BACK create 1 image or mini poster that represents 5 key events of the 80s….

53. Wrap Up Review: Use all of the section notes to create a list of the top 10 questions (And answers) that you feel could be asked by the teacher…. create 2 questions per student minimum. 
Also create a Visual image that could depict a Key fact from this section . Be prepared to share!

54. Tianamen Square:
Op Desert Storm:
Just Say No: Would this work to keep kids off drugs?

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