1. Cultural Development of the United States
Between
U.S. History
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USH.8 Students will examine the political, economic, social and cultural development of the United States during the period from 1980 to the present.
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2. Technology Advances in computers & programs MS-DOS Apple Macintosh
Windows program
Disposable camera
Disposable contact lenses
Nintendo
Digital cellular phones
High definition t.v.
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3. Science Advances in genetics research
New treatments for the heart, cancer, & other diseases
Hepatitis-B vaccine was invented
AIDS was identified
DNA was first used to convict criminals
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4. Art
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5. Literature Cosmos by Carl Sagan The Sky’s the Limit by Dr. Wayne Dyer
On Wings of Eagles by Ken Follett
Firestarter by Stephen King
Veil: Secret Wars of the CIA by Bob Woodward
Trump: The Art of the Deal by Donald J. Trump
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6. Individuality Fashion Leg warmers Fingerless gloves Big hair
Heavy makeup
Ribbon barrettes
Popped collars
Jumpsuits
Bright/neon colors
Parachute pants
Hightop sneakers
Individuality
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7. *60% of American households had cable t.v.
Television & Movies
Popular shows:
M*A*S*H
The Jeffersons
The Cosby Show
Cheers
60 Minutes
Growing Pains
Popular movies:
E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL
Back to the Future
The Breakfast Club
Rain Man
Out of Africa
*60% of American households had cable t.v.
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8. Music Rap & hip-hop became very popular MTV Break-dancing
Some popular songs:
Bon Jovi “Livin’ on a Prayer”
Michael Jackson “Billie Jean”
Cyndi Lauper “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”
Prince “When Dove’s Cry”
Bruce Springsteen “Born in the U.S.A.”
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9. Status, Power, & Money Education
Percentage of Americans graduating high school: 75%
More Americans were going to college
Most popular Major: Business Management
Status, Power,
& Money
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10. Presidency
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11. General Info Population: 226,546,000 Minimum wage: $3.10
Average salary:
$15,757
Average life expectancy:
Male-69.9
Female-77.6
Mentality:
“If you’ve got it-flaunt it.”
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12. Review What are 2 technologies of the 80s that you use today?
What was used for the first time in the 80s to convict criminals?
What was your favorite piece of 80s art & why?
Cosmos by Carl Sagan was popular during the 80s: true or false?
What was your favorite 80s fashion trend & why?
What were the main reasons why Americans went to college?
What was the average salary?
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13. Discussion
Are there any questions, comments, or concerns about the cultural development of the 1980s?
THE END-Thank you!
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