Republican Policies and People
This man was the face of Republican politics in the 1980s his no-nonsense attitude was famous.
What is Ronald Reagan?
The 1980's had 3 presidents in office during the decade, including this many that were democrat affiliated.
What is 0?
An event that is commonly used as a reason not to benefit from nuclear energy.
What is Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster?
This economic theory was a part of President Reagan's economic views. He incorporated this theory into his "Reaganomics" economic policies.
What is Trickle-Down theory or Supply-Side Economics?
The white southerners prior to the 1980’s were affiliated with which political party.
What is the democratic party?
A large barrier in Europe that fell in the late 1980s.
What is the Berlin Wall?
During Reagan's administration, the national debt increased from 1 trillion dollars to this number (hint: stick to the trillions)
What is 3 trillion?
A republican president that was elected during the 1980’s had much support from democrats causing a landslide victory.
Who is Ronald Regan?
Nearly a minute after launch this spacecraft exploded and caused a major loss of faith in the space program.
What is Challenger Explosion?
This act increased the amount of prisoners vastly in 1984 and is largely accountable for the prison industrial complex.
What is Sentencing Reform Act?
This democratic presidential candidate lost 525-13 in the 1984 election to soon-to-be President Ronald Reagan.
Who is Walter Mondale?
A major political event that occurred in China that sparked outcry across the world
What is the Tiananmen Square Massacre?
The tax rate in the early 1980s was reduced by 25% later this reduction was increased to this number.
What is 28%?
In a statement released by the democratic party, they compared this economic incident with the challenges that 1980s America faced: “to marshall the talents and spirit of the American people, to harness our enormous resources, and to face the future with confidence and hope.”
What is the Great Depression?
After the assault crime of the century, this group of five young men was imprisoned. After many years a confession proved convicted rapist Matias Reyes was the true, lone culprit. The charges against the five men were vacated and they eventually received a $41 million settlement. This was a major story in New York Politics.
What is the Central Park Five?