1. Bell Ringer #12 – 1/22/10 1. What happened during the “Iran Hostage Crisis”? 2. What is role does the E.P.A. play in our country? 3. What anti-drug slogan was popularized by Nancy Reagan?

2. Silent Spring Popular 1970s book by biologist Rachel Carson. Popular 1970s book by biologist Rachel Carson. Carson warned that pesticides poisoned food (plants) for birds and fish Carson warned that pesticides poisoned food (plants) for birds and fish Americans became more concerned about pesticides. Americans became more concerned about pesticides.

3. Pres. Ronald Reagan Elected in 1980. Had been a Hollywood actor and Governor of California. Elected in 1980. Had been a Hollywood actor and Governor of California. Originally a Democrat, switched to Republican when he was 51. Originally a Democrat, switched to Republican when he was 51. In early 1980s, Conservative Americans objected to government regulation. Reagan promised to reduce this. In early 1980s, Conservative Americans objected to government regulation. Reagan promised to reduce this.

4. Nancy Reagan Had been an actress, Americans said she returned “Kennedy-like” glamour to the White House. Had been an actress, Americans said she returned “Kennedy-like” glamour to the White House. Very involved with children. Started “Just Say No!” slogan and D.A.R.E. programs in schools. Very involved with children. Started “Just Say No!” slogan and D.A.R.E. programs in schools.

5. The 1980s Bright colors, new toys, techno music and beats. Bright colors, new toys, techno music and beats. Women campaigned for pay equity. They demanded to be paid the same as men for doing the same jobs. Women campaigned for pay equity. They demanded to be paid the same as men for doing the same jobs. Computers placed in schools. Computers placed in schools.

6. Conservative Politics Reagan increased federal spending most for defense and military. Reagan increased federal spending most for defense and military. George H.W. Bush (Reagan’s VP) was elected Pres. in 1988. He continued many of Reagan’s policies. George H.W. Bush (Reagan’s VP) was elected Pres. in 1988. He continued many of Reagan’s policies.

7. Fall of the Berlin Wall In 1989, the Soviet Union collapsed and returned as Russia. In 1989, the Soviet Union collapsed and returned as Russia. Berlin was re-united. The Berlin Wall was torn down and families partied together. Official end of the Cold War! Berlin was re-united. The Berlin Wall was torn down and families partied together. Official end of the Cold War!

8. Gulf War (Desert Storm) Fought 1990-91 in the Persian Gulf. Fought 1990-91 in the Persian Gulf. Bush sent U.S. soldiers to protect oil-rich Kuwait from being invaded by Iraq. Bush sent U.S. soldiers to protect oil-rich Kuwait from being invaded by Iraq.

9. Pres. Bill Clinton (1992 – 2000) Arkansas Democrat, brought attention to health care, reduced debt. Arkansas Democrat, brought attention to health care, reduced debt. After affair with intern Monica Lewinsky, he became 2 nd President impeached by the House. (never removed by Senate). After affair with intern Monica Lewinsky, he became 2 nd President impeached by the House. (never removed by Senate).

10. “Dot Coms” During the late 90s, the Internet became widespread and popular. During the late 90s, the Internet became widespread and popular. Entrepreneurs rushed to create websites and “get on-line”. Entrepreneurs rushed to create websites and “get on-line”. Dotcoms – name for new high tech businesses based on the growth of the Internet. Dotcoms – name for new high tech businesses based on the growth of the Internet.