The 1980's History Quiz

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

• The cold war

• Russia threats the U.S. and sends the public into panic

• The computer being created

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

• Addressed the nation, reassured the public of safety measures, emphasized unity and cooperation
• Blamed the public for the issue

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

• Classical music
• Rock music
• Pop music
• Country music

How did the Soviet Union pose as a threat ?

• Nuclear proliferation, espionage, military build-up, and support for communist movements worldwide
• Humanitarian aid
• Diplomatic negotiations
• Space exploration

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

• Desire for world peace
• Fear of alien invasion
• Cold War tensions, spread of communist ideology, fear of losing individual freedoms and capitalism
• Concerns about climate change

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

• Ronald Reagan
• Jimmy Carter
• George H.W. Bush
• Bill Clinton

What made tensions worse in the 80's between Russia and the United States ?

• Arms race, military build-up, and ideological differences
• Economic partnerships
• Space cooperation
• Cultural exchanges

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

• individual responsibility, free markets, and limited government intervention
• ignoring social problems
• eliminating individual responsibility
• increased government intervention

President Reagan encouraged and promoted deregulation because he believed that

• To increase government control over businesses
• To stimulate economic growth by reducing government intervention and allowing businesses to operate more freely.
• To limit economic growth by increasing regulations
• To promote fair competition among businesses

What was popular fashion during the 1980's

• 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