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Reagan’s Biggest Accomplishment
The End of the Cold War Obj – List three ways Reagan brought about an end to the 46 year long Cold War ES – Gather and organize information
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Cold War Strategy of Reagan & Gorbachev
1. Outspend the Soviets –Reagan's Star Wars Mikhail Gorbachev - Gorbachev Ends the Cold War 2. Berlin Wall - TEAR DOWN THIS WALL, 1989 3. Supported Anti-Soviet Revolutions - The Velvet Revolution
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Glasnost and Perestroika – A team effort for Gorbachev and Reagan
4. Glasnost – openness 5. Perestroika – privatization of some industry
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Iran Contra Affair US secretly sells arms to Iranians moderates
Give portions of the profits to Nicaraguan rebels Questions raised- How much does the president know? What is the nature and scope of congressional oversight of foreign affairs and the limits of the executive branch? John Greene - start at min 12
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Reagan – The Great Communicator
The Best of Reagan – He was know as the “Great Communicator”, and this clip shows why. Things to think about Do you like him? Does his likability make him a good president? What are the most important attributes/requirements for a person to become president? How does answering these questions challenge your thinking towards this coming November?
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Glasnost and Perestroika – A team effort for Gorbachev and Reagan
Glasnost – openness Perestroika– privatization of some industry
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Glastnost and Perestroika
Glasnost – openness Perestroika – privatization of some industry Pizza Hut, Gorbachev & Perestroika!
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Reagan – The Great Communicator
The Best of Reagan – He was know as the “Great Communicator”, and this clip shows why. Things to think about Do you like him? Does his likability make him a good president? What are the most important attributes/requirements for a person to become president? How does answering these questions challenge your thinking towards this coming November?
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