Societal Issues of the 1980s
Music, fashion, ideas, etc.) diffused through various forms of media throughout the world
What is American culture?
Tries to influence governmental decision(laws) for their Special Interest Groups
What is a Lobbyist?
His policies allowed more economic freedoms & openings in the Soviet Union in the 1980s.
Who is Mikhail Gorbachev?
Campaign led by First Lady Nancy Reagan
What is "Just Say No"?
A coalition that believes the America should go back to traditional Christian values.
What is a Moral Majority?
I took the blame for Iran-Contra Affair Scandal.
Who is Colonel Oliver North?
Young adults with a well-paid job and a fashionable lifestyle.
What is a Yuppie?
Reagan swept the Electoral college
What is the Election of 1980?
President Reagan's policy in regards to Latin America was the stop the of Communism in Latin America.
What is the Iran-Contra Affair?
This health crisis emerged in the 1980s creating epidemic in the Us.
What is A.I.D.S?
One of Washington's most influential lobbying groups
What is the N.R.A?
Marines attacked by suicide bombers in their own barracks
What is the Lebanon War?
This tragic event was detrimental to NASA's space program.
What is the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion?
A belief in supply-side economics and the trickle-down theory
What is Reaganomics?
Goals:
Intimidate Soviet Union into negotiating
Help US win the Cold War
What is "Peace Through Strength"