1. MAKING OF MODERN AMERICA Unit 10 Week 2, May 6-10

2. Agenda, Monday, 5/12 Computer lab time: Complete one set of Cornell Notes on your topic. HW: Read and Cornell Notes on p.743-745

3. Agenda, Tuesday, 5/13 1. HOT ROC 2. Vocab – review terms liberal and conservative 3. Background on Reagan 4. Liberal and conservative pov on the Reagan Revolution HW: Finish class activity and questions for sections 56.3, 56.4

4. Immigration HOT ROC: 1. What is happening in the cartoon? Who are the people in the boats? 2. In what ways are these people “undocumented”? 3. What point is the cartoonist trying to make about undocumented immigrants and U.S. history? 4. What was one of the solutions to undocumented immigration that was given on p.740-741?

5. Part 1 Political Debate Analysis Question: Review the terms “Liberal” & “Conservative” Activity: On the television show Across Fire, guests debate current political topics. The following is a transcript from one episode. During this episode, liberal guests Laura and Lyle debated the role of government with conservative guests Carl and Connie. Add notes at the top of the handout to describe further each side.

6. Carl (contemplatively): You know, in general, I believe that our national government governs best when it governs least. This is especially important in economic affairs. Laura (shaking her head): I disagree, Carl! I think the federal government has an obligation to monitor businesses. It needs to prevent them from polluting the environment and taking advantage of consumers and workers! Connie (exasperated): No one is saying that we want businesses to abuse our citizens, Laura. But when businesses prosper, prosperity will trickle down to all Americans. Lyle (pointing a finger at Connie): But how long will that trickle-down effect take, Connie? One year? Ten years? I believe that the government has a duty to take care of all of its citizens now! Laura (with enthusiasm): Lyle’s right. You know, a lot of people these days talk about cutting taxes. But we need to be careful. Cutting taxes might lead to cutting federal programs. I fear the programs that will be cut will be those that help the most needy! Carl (pounding fists on desk): Regardless of tax cuts, the national government shouldn’t be spending our limited resources on programs that give people free handouts. When a government takes care of people too much, they become leeches on society. Connie (nodding): We need to shrink the size of the federal government. The role of the national government should be to provide for the national defense and conduct international affairs. Let the state and local governments take care of the needs of citizens. Lyle (in a patronizing tone): I wish it were so simple, Connie! But the national government exists to ensure that ideals like equality and opportunity are attainable to all Americans...

7. Part 2 Discuss the debate What are the liberal views? What are the conservative views? Then, on the handout give the 2 perspectives on the following topics: 56.3 – Tax cuts, deregulation, deficits 56.4 – Gov’t programs, HIV, drug abuse, civil rights and immigration Pgs 734- 739

8. T Chart Analysis – Complete these questions for HW Section 56.3 Questions 1. Is New Federalism good for America? 2. Is supply-side economics good for America? 3. Is deregulation good for America? 4. Are Reagan’s budget priorities, which have led to high federal budget deficits and a high national debt, good for America? Section 56.4 Questions 1. Are reductions in federal social welfare programs good for America? 2. Is Reagan’s antidrug approach good for America? 3. Have the Reagan-era Supreme Court decisions on student privacy been good for America? 4. Are Reagan’s civil rights policies good for America?

9. Agenda, Block Day, 5/14-5/15 1. Iran Contra Affair 2. End of the Cold War 3. Evaluating Reagan’s leadership HW: Read and Cornell Notes on p.748-751, come dressed for the 80s on Friday

10. HOT ROC Read p.746-747 and answer the following questions 1. Do Reagan's actions in Iran-Contra follow the Reagan Doctrine? 2. Was Iran-Contra a worse violation than Watergate? Why or why not? 3. Why do you think the investigation into Iran-Contra didn't affect Reagan's popularity?

11. Iran-Contra main ideas 1. Reagan promised not to negotiate with terrorists because it encourages them to continue their terrorist activities. 2. US was allied with Iraq in their war against Iran in the 1980s. 3. Congress has the power to declare war. 4. Congress has the power to decide where and how US money is spent. 5. The Reagan Doctrine said we would support people or nations around the globe in their fight against communism.

12. The Century video – End of the Cold War Take notes on the following info in order to better understand what contributed to the end of the Cold War: 1. Changes in Soviet domestic policies included: A. Gorbachev’s leadership B. Glasnost C. Perestoika 2. Soviet people’s demands 3. Gorbachev and Reagan’s meetings 4. Tianneman Square protest– 5. Summer of 1989 in Eastern Europe

13. “Political Civility” and Effective Leadership Read over the following document “Political Civility” in pairs and answer the accompanying questions. We will debrief this as a class after you are done!

14. Where would you rank Reagan? Criteria for Evaluating Presidents Administrative skills Credibility Crisis management Economic management Foreign affairs Performance within context of times Public persuasion Pursued equal justice for all Relations with Congress Vision setting Provide evidence to support your answer.

15. Agenda, Friday, 5/10 80s Culture Day (the yuppies revenge!) HW: Work on your project