The 1980s!

The 1980s!Brina, Paarul, Shelby, Keith, and LeahWhen you think of the 1980s, what do you think of?Common answers:Big hair, blue eye shadow, workout clothesGood musicRonald ReganCold WarDrugs

When you think of the 1980s, what do you think of?Echo and the BunnymenFerris Buellers day offBreakfast ClubMy mom this my dad thatWhen you think of the 1980s, what do you think of?Wrong answers:Mr. Nixon cannedThat 70s showBill Clinton

Not school appropriate answers.History of the1980s1980Failed attempt to recover hostages in TehranMt. St. Helens eruptsJohn Lennon is assassinated Ronald Regan becomes 40th president

Ronald Regan (February 6, 1911 June 5, 2004) Had a successful Hollywood career: radio, film and television actorGovernor of California from 1967 to 1975 Nickname: the Great CommunicatorThe 40th President

Reganomicstrickle down economicsLowering top income tax rates would spur economic growth invest tax savings in business creating jobs increasing costumer spending eventually increasing tax revenuesCongress passed a 3 year program to cut federal income taxes by 25%By 1983 the inflation rate had dropped. Business revived. Stock market soared.

Economy during the Reagan YearsSecond longest peacetime economic expansion in U.S. historySteadily decreasing unemployment rates Decreased interest rates and inflation throughout presidency

Economy during the Reagan Years

Economic InequalityHigher standard of living for some Constant poverty levelLower tax for the richDecreased middle class salary

The Iran- contra affair was a political scandal in which the Reagan administration officials secretly facilitated the sale of arms to Isreal.

It was planned that Israel would ship weapons to Iran, and then the U.S. would resupply Israel and receive the Israeli payment.

They wanted to free american soldiers with this plan but The plan deteriorated into an arms-for-hostages scheme, in which members of the executive branch sold weapons to Iran in exchange for the release of the American hostages.

We still dont know if Reagan knew about the arms sales or if he was unaware of this plan. Also we dont know if the plan was motivated by Reagans desire to save the U.S. hostages. But this conflict did raise suspicions about Reagan during and after his presidency.

Iran-contra AffairCollapse of the Soviet Union

Labor strikes in Poland threatened the Soviet control throughout the nation

Mikhail Gorbachev came into powercalled for increased foreign tradenew era of Soviet historywanted reduced military spending

Soviet citizens started to protest communist control

Satellite states took a stand against the Soviet Union and protested

Adopted a policy of Nonintervention

Soviets surrendered to Russian ruleEnd of the Cold War

The fall of the Berlin Wall signaled the end of the Cold WarThe United States and the Soviet Union sign the INF treatystands for Intermediate-Range Nuclear Force treatysigned to try and eliminate the use of medium range nuclear weapons in EuropeUnited states and Soviet relations cooled because of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan (1979-1980)Soviet Union's adoption of Nonintervention ultimately ended the Cold WarThe United States increased diplomatic, military, and economic pressures on the Soviet Union

" Mr. Gorbachev, Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!"Timeline of Events1981Regan shot, but he recovers and survivesSandra Day OConner was the first female on the supreme courtFirst space shuttle flightPope shot twice, and also recoversDoctors first reported cases of AIDS

1982All 9 planets align on the same side of the sunFirst international day of peace, September 21.Tylenol scare, 7 die of potassium cyanide near ChicagoOn Nov. 13, thousands march then the Vietnam memorial is opened in D.C.

1983Supreme court declares local abortion laws unconstitutionalFirst female astronaut, on ChallengerTerrorist explosion kills 237 US marines in BeirutCrack cocaine was made in the Bahamas and soon introduced to the USThe Just Say No campaign begins

1984Regan/Bush elected for a second termSummer Olympics in LA. Soviets boycott. Reagan ends US role in Beirut by relieving peacekeeping forces.

1985Mikhail Gorbachev became the leader, had a policy of openness (glasnost) and reform (perestroika)A joint American-French expedition locates the wreck of the Titanic. In November, Reagan and Gorbachev meet at summit.

1986In January, the Challenger explodedMajor nuclear accident at Soviet Unions Chernobyl power stationApproximately Seven million Americans join hands in "Hands Across America" US introduces tax reform legislation Smoking is banned on all public transport including trains, planes, busses and coaches

1987Gorbachev and Reagan signed the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty In October, severe earthquake strikes Los Angeles, leaving 100 injured and six dead Reagan says Iran arms-Contra policy went astray and accepts responsibility

1988In May, Reagan flew to Moscow. Fires in Yellowstone Park. (1/3 destroyed)Bush elected 41st president in November.

1989Bush declared a "War on Drugs." Exxon Valdez Oil spill occurred in Prince William Sound. The East Germany government opened the Berlin wall on November 9On December 25 Gorbachev resigned as pres. of the Soviet Union and turned over control to Boris Yeltsin, the pres. of Russia

Television**Comedy became very popular during this time**Popular movies:E.T.Ghost bustersCaddyshackIndiana jones moviesAirplane**Patriotic films**Ronald reagans crusade against communism was helped along by movies such as Red Dawn and Invasion U.S.A.. These movies glorified war and were even used to recruit for the military.

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Patriotic filmsHorrorDumb comedies

Special effects: the 80s was when special effects became a large part of movies.Ex. Robocop and Terminator are movies where special effects trully made the movie.

TheaterBig productions in New YorkEx.CatsLes MiserablesThe phantom of the opera

Popular musicMichael JacksonVan HalenWeird Al YankovicMilli VanilliBilly IdolMadonnaThe Compact Disc or the CD1983 the first CD was introducedPortableNever wore outEach disc can hold much more music then previous media

Farm aidHeavy metal

Music

1980's SportsKeith Lohman'79 Steelers defeat Cowboys 35-31US Hockey team: Miracle on Ice, USA defeated Soviet UnionPete Rose banned for life for gambling on baseballMichael Jordan's shot wins title for North CarolinaGreatest Sports Moments of the '80s1981: Breaks record at McDonalds All-American game1982: scored winning points in NCAA championship1984: Named college Player of the Year; Wins Olympic gold medal 1985: NBA Rookie of the Year1987: All NBA First team1988: Wins Slam Dunk contest1988: Named NBA MVPMichael Jordan: Awards and Accomplishments1980's Olympic GamesCelebrated in Moscow, Soviet Union.US and many others boycotted games because of Soviet invasion in Afghanistan."Olympic Boycott Games" were held for countries that had boycotted the OlympicsHeld in Philadelphia, PA.Only 80 nations participated in Olympic games, smallest # since 1956.As form of protest 15 countries marched in with an Olympic flag instead of their own.Soviet Union swept Olympic games with 80 gold medals,69 silver, and 46 bronze.Olympic Boycott and Cold War1979 Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan to support unstable pro-Soviet governmentThis caused US to speak out in protest as they were allied with forces in Afghanistan and protested the spread of communismUS protest joined by Japan, West Germany, China, the Philippines, Argentina, and Canada.Boycott had little impact on Soviet policy in Afghanistan.Fads and Fashions of the 1980'sFads of the 1980'sSwatch WatchesChia PetsCabbage Patch KidsRubik's CubeSmurfsGirls:As many colors as possible (neon, sparkles, etc.)Bold DesignsSPANDEXLeggingsLeg WarmersAcid Washed JeansPower DressingBig shoulder padsSuits for work

Influences: Flashdance, Madonna, Dynasty

Guys:Casual t-shirts under designer jacketsCrazy colored suits Boat shoes (no socks)Jackets never buttonedStudded leather jacketsPopped collars

Influences: Miami Vice, Don Johnson, Michael Jackson

Fashions of the 1980'sleggingsLeg warmersMohawksshoulder padsBig Hair Inventions and Discoveries Personal Computers Introduced by IBM Cost of computer prior to invention could reach $9 million dollars Size dramatically decreased Used for enjoyment

Inventions and DiscoveriesForensic use of DNA technology Most significant advance since fingerprinting Samples included: saliva, blood, or hairMatched criminals to crimes and crime scenes Accepted in most states today

Inventions and DiscoveriesCD ROM (compact disc)Started to be mass produced in 1980sUsed for multiple purposesNearly all markets worldwide started selling CDs