Pop Culture
The term for regular mallgoers
Mallrats
What was Ronald Reagan's new style of economy called?
Reaganomics
Where did the Soviet Union try to send probes?
Mars
Who was going against Jimmy Carter
Ronald Reagan
What happened in Chernobyl
A nuclear meltdown
Who were three pop singers?
Possible answers: MICHAEL JACKSON, MADONNA, PRINCE, WHITNEY HOUSTON, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, LIONEL RICHIE, CYNDI LAUPER,BILLY JOE, JON BON JOVI
What was the unemployment rate in the 80s?
7.5%
What was a new style of watch that was released in the 80s?
The Casio Calculator watch
Who became the president in 1989?
George W. Bush
What embassy was sieged during the 80s?
The Iranian Embassy
What were the 2 games that we mentioned that were hits in the arcades of the 80s?
Galaga and Space Invaders
What was the price of a gallon of gas in the 80s?
$1.20
What was a revolutionary car that Ford made?
The Thunderbird
What state was Ronald Reagon formerly governor of?
What event happened in Germany in 1980s?
The Berlin wall finally came down
What did MTV stand for, what did it show, and what was the most played video on MTV?
Music Televison, it played music, and the most played video was "Sledgehammer" by Peter Gabriel.
What is the price of a car in the 80s?
$7,000.
What was the typical style/feature of new cars in the 80s?
Sleek, aerodynamic, decreased drag
Who was the first justice Reagan appointed in the 80s, and when were they appointed?
Sandra Day O'conner, in 1981
Who was the prime minister of the United Kingdom in the 80s?
Margeret Thatcher
What was the aesthetic of the 80s? (Name 3 different features)
Possible answers: Dark oak furnishings, floral wallpaper, lace, pastel tones, and faded mauve colors.
What was the price of a: Hamburger, House, and Cup of coffee.... Collectively?
$100,200.52
What was the first portable video game system invented in the 80's?
The Nintendo Gameboy
What was the specific date on which Reagan had an assassination attempt performed on him (e.g. Jan 1 1980), and what did his approval rating rise to?
Who said "Austere government buildings lined the edges, standing in the square an individual felt like a speck of dust.”