Reaganomics
Persian Gulf War/Cold War
1980's Election
Domestic Issues
Bonus 1980's Questions
100

Lowering taxes for upper class and businesses is an example of what?

Supply-side economics 

100

When did the Cold War end?

The Cold War ended in 1991.

100

True or False, President Reagan ran only for one term

False 

100

Who started the Americans with disabilities act?

Reagan  

100

A rebellious 16-year-old mermaid Ariel  is fascinated with life on land. On one of her visits to the surface, which are forbidden by her controlling father, King Triton, she falls for a human prince. Determined to be with her new love, Ariel makes a dangerous deal with the sea witch Ursula to become human for three days. But when plans go awry for the star-crossed lovers, the king must make the ultimate sacrifice for his daughter.

The Little Mermaid

200

What was Reagan's Economic policy?

Reagan's economic policy talks about less government involvement in the economy (Lassiez-Faire) and the Supply Side Theory.

200

How did the Persian Gulf War start? 

In 1990, Saddam Hussein, the leader of Iraq, invaded Kuwait, one of the world's major oil producing countries, for power.

200

Who was Reagan's vice president?

George H. Bush

200

What did President Reagan promise to be?

President Reagan promised to be the "Education President"

200

Q. 9  In what country was Pac-Man video game released first ?

A. America

B. China

C. Japan

D. Canada

C. Japan

300

What did Reagan's foreign policy emphasis on? 

Military spending 

300

What was the name of the leader of Iraq, who invaded Kuwait in 1990

Saddam Hussein

300

Reagan continued to appoint conservatives to the Supreme Court during his first and second term. Who was the first female to be on the Supreme Court?

Sandra Day O'Connor

300

True or false, President Reagan started the war on drugs?

True

300

1980s?

A. Mullet

B. Pixie cut

C. Undercut

D. Sideburns

 

A. The Mullet

400

What did reagan do to a country out of fear it would fall to the Soviet Union?

The U.S got involved in latin america, El Salvador and Nicaragua.

400

What did the Soviet Union do to help end the Cold War?

The Soviet Union held Democratic Elections

400

In the 1980's election, Ronald Reagan and George H. Bush ran for presidency as Republicans. What Democrats ran against them?

Jimmy Carter and James Mondale

400

What happened with unemployment and welfare programs?

Unemployment rose and welfare programs were cut 

400

The Breakfast Club is a Comedy and Drama made in 1985 about five high school students from different walks of life endure a Saturday detention under a power-hungry principal. What was the name of the popular song in the movie made by the Scottish rock band the Simple Minds

Don't You (Forget About Me)

500

What did Reagan emphasis on his foreign policy?

Reagan emphasized on military spending. 

500

What was it called when Iraq was forced to tetreat and Kuwait was restored?

Operation Desert storm 

500
What was significant about the election of 1984?

Mondale criticized Reagan's supply-side economic policies and budget deficits, and he called for a nuclear freeze and ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. Reagan won 58.8% of the popular vote and carried 49 of the 50 states, becoming the oldest person, at the time, to win a presidential election


500

Due to recession what was Reagan forced to do? 

Reagan was forced to increase taxes

500

Who was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

Aretha Franklin; It happened on January 3, 1987. Tina Turner was inducted in 1991, Diano Ross from The Supremes in 1988, and Etta James in 1993.

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