The 1980's History Flashcard

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What was a major event happening in the 1980's?

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The cold war

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What did the president do to calm the public during the cold war?

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Addressed the nation, reassured the public of safety measures, emphasized unity and cooperation

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What was the most popular genre of music in the 1980'S?

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Pop music

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How did the Soviet Union pose as a threat? Options: Nuclear proliferation, espionage, military build-up, and support for communist movements worldwide, Humanitarian aid, Diplomatic negotiations, Space exploration

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Nuclear proliferation, espionage, military build-up, and support for communist movements worldwide

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Why was communism feared in the U.S. in the 80'S?

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Cold War tensions, spread of communist ideology, fear of losing individual freedoms and capitalism

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Who was the most influential president in the 80's?

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Ronald Reagan

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What made tensions worse in the 80's between Russia and the United States? Options: Arms race, military build-up, and ideological differences, Economic partnerships, Space cooperation, Cultural exchanges

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Arms race, military build-up, and ideological differences

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While liberals generally believe that the government should help disadvantaged Americans through social programs, many conservatives believe that social problems can be solved through

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individual responsibility, free markets, and limited government intervention

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President Reagan encouraged and promoted deregulation because he believed that

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To stimulate economic growth by reducing government intervention and allowing businesses to operate more freely.

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What was popular fashion during the 1980's? Options: Pastel colors, no shoulder pads, no leg warmers, no acid wash jeans, and small accessories; Bold colors, shoulder pads, leg warmers, acid wash jeans, and oversized accessories; Neutral colors, shoulder pads, leg warmers, acid wash jeans, and minimal accessories; Monochrome colors, no shoulder pads, no leg warmers, no acid wash jeans, and dainty accessories

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Bold colors, shoulder pads, leg warmers, acid wash jeans, and oversized accessories