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momentous political event occurring on November 9th, 1989.
When did Berlin Wall fall?
100
The commodification of this invention exacerbated the unpopularity of US involvement in Vietnam.
What is the television?
100
What major U.S. defense initiative, announced by President Reagan in 1983, proposed a space-based missile defense system?
Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), also known as "Star Wars"
100
This new television service allowed viewers access to more channels
What is cable?
100
Who, during the 80’s, became the youngest heavyweight boxing champion?
Mike Tyson, became the youngest title holder at 20 years of age after his win against Trevor Berbick in November 22, 1968.
100
What is the name of the first apple-created, all-in-one desktop with a graphical user interface?
Macintosh 128K
100
a genre of music that glorifies gang life?
G-rap or gangster rap
100
Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak became business tycoons after founding this popular tech company.
What is Apple?
200
What were the key 3 principles of Reaganomics?
Lower taxes, less government spending, and deregulation to boost the economy.
200
who was Ryan White?
poster child for the HIV/AIDS crisis
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What was the name of the 1983 U.S. military invasion of Grenada aimed at ousting a Marxist regime?
Operation Urgent Fury
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In 1985 the US saw the start of this iconic movie rental company, offering larger selection of movies and a computerized inventory system
What is Blockbuster?
200
Which Basketball star became well known after a Slam Dunk contest?
Michael Jordan, his dunk during the 1988 NBA Slam Dunk Contest became the brand icon for his shoes. Thus being dubbed ‘Air Jordans’.
200
What is the surgery that replaces people's eye lens with an artificial intraocular lens?
Cataract surgery
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What is the notorious Italian American crime organization that saw peak activity during this period?
the Mafia
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This famous tycoon became famous in the real estate industry, and is also known for building a famous tower in Manhattan.
Who is Donald Trump?
300
what was the name for Reagan's plan for a space-based missile defense system?
the Strategic Defense Initiative
300
The subject of the largest american protest of the 1980s?
Nuclear disarmament. The anti-nuclear weapons protest of 6/12/82 took place in NYC
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During the 1980s, the U.S. provided military aid to Afghan rebels fighting which occupying foreign power?
The Soviet Union
300
Video Killed The Radio Star: This specific song was significant for being...?
What is the first music video to air on MTV?
300
What was America’s defining moment during the 1980’s Olympics?
The Miracle on Ice, when the USA national Hockey team beat the Soviet Hockey team, who remained undefeated for decades prior, 4-3.
300
In the 1980s, Rally Racing was big and Ford just came out with their all wheel drive group B Rally car that made 250 hp in its road going trim and between 350-450 HP in its racing trim
DAILY DOUBLE!!
Ford RS200
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The name of the most notorious serial killer of the 80's?
Jeffrey Dahmer
300
Rupert Murdoch was a famous tycoon in the media industry after buying this famous company and launching a TV Network
What is 20th Century Fox?
400
What was the Iran-Contra Affair?
Secretly selling arms to Iran to free hostages; illegal arms deal with hidden motives
400
This USA-led boycott affected what global competition?
The 1980 Olympics
400
Who was General John W. Vessey Jr.?
Vessey served as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for much of the 1980s and played a key role in military planning during that decade
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This genre of music, which saw artists such as Bon Jovi, Mötley Crüe, and Quiet Riot rise to fame was characterized by androgynous style, guitar based rock, and pop hooks
What is Hair Metal / Glam Metal?
400
When did live sports come to television?
1983, with the first ever showcase of the 1960’s soccer match between Blackpool and Bolton.
400
on December 2nd, 1982 in the the University of Utah what was invented that has helped millions of people even to this day.
An artificial heart
400
Known as the Internet Worm created by a student of Cornell University, this piece of malware was intended to serve as a test of the Internet's size, but quickly overwhelmed the network and caused widespread damage, affecting universities, research institutions, and government agencies
Morris Worm
400
Carl Icahn was a tycoon in the finance industry, using corporate raiding to take over the industry. Carl Icahn was famous for founding this famous holding company.
What is Icahn Enterprises?
500
What were Glasnost and Perestroika?
Gorbachev’s reforms: Glasnost (openness) and Peretstroika (restructuring) to retrieve the Soviet Union
500
what music artist was denounced by the Vatican after the debut of a controversial music video?
Madonna, for her music video, Like A Prayer
500
In 1983, a terrorist bombing in Beirut killed 241 U.S. service members. Which branch of the military suffered the most casualties?
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!
United States Marine Corps
500
This artist created works like this one to address political and social issues, bridging the gap between street and fine art
Keith Harring
500
Which NFL Team pummeled their opponent during Super Bowl XX
The Chicago Bears Destroyed the New England Patriots 46-10. “The Refrigerator Rumbles”
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in 1980, American car company Chevy had just come out with this second-generation musical car
Camero
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In response to the influx of violent crime during this time, the forensics field saw immense development, notably with the invention of DNA forensics. One such invention, PCR, revolutionized DNA testing by allowing the creation of genetic profiles from minimal biological evidence. What do the letters of PCR stand for?
Polymerase Chain Reaction
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This famous tycoon saved Chrysler from near bankruptcy with Government backing.
Who is Lee Iacocca?