MAKING OF MODERN AMERICA

Unit 10 Week 2, May 12-16

Agenda, Monday, 5/12• Computer lab time: • Research and gather data on your topic• Check-in your thesis by end of period

• HW: Read and Cornell Notes on p.743-745

Agenda, Tuesday, 5/13

1. HOT ROC

2. Background on Reagan

3. Liberal and conservative pov on the Reagan Revolution

HW: Finish #6 comparison chart if not finished

#5 HOT ROC: immigration

•1. What is happening in the cartoon? •2. Why does the cartoonist use the word, “undocumented”? What point is he/she trying to make? •3. What was US’s solution to undocumented immigration? (use p.740-741) “Well they look pretty

undocumented to me”

Political Debate Analysis

• On the CNN Cross Fire, guests debate on current political topics.

• Liberal guests Laura and Lyle and conservative guests Carl and Connie debated the role of government.

• Listen carefully and take notes as necessary• What do the liberals say/believe?• What do the conservatives say/believe?

• Carl (contemplatively): You know, in general, I believe that our national government governs best when it governs least. This is especially important in economic affairs.

• Laura (shaking her head): I disagree, Carl! I think the federal government has an obligation to monitor businesses. It needs to prevent them from polluting the environment and taking advantage of consumers and workers!

• Connie (exasperated): No one is saying that we want businesses to abuse our citizens, Laura. But when businesses prosper, prosperity will trickle down to all Americans.

• Lyle (pointing a finger at Connie): But how long will that trickle-down effect take, Connie? One year? Ten years? I believe that the government has a duty to take care of all of its citizens now!

• Laura (with enthusiasm): Lyle’s right. You know, a lot of people these days talk about cutting taxes. But we need to be careful. Cutting taxes might lead to cutting federal programs. I fear the programs that will be cut will be those that help the most needy!

• Carl (pounding fists on desk): Regardless of tax cuts, the national government shouldn’t be spending our limited resources on programs that give people free handouts. When a government takes care of people too much, they become leeches on society.

• Connie (nodding): We need to shrink the size of the federal government. The role of the national government should be to provide for the national defense and conduct international affairs. Let the state and local governments take care of the needs of citizens.

• Lyle (in a patronizing tone): I wish it were so simple, Connie! But the national government exists to ensure that ideals like equality and opportunity are attainable to all Americans . . .

Checklist #6 Comparison chart

• On the chart, identify the topics and explain how liberal vs. conservative views differ:

• Supply-side economics, deregulation, HIV/AIDS epidemic, “Just Say No,” Civil Rights enforcement • Use p. 734- 739

Agenda, Block Day, 5/14-5/15

1. Evaluating Reagan’s leadership

2. Iran Contra Affair

3. End of the Cold War

HW: Read and Cornell Notes on p.748-751, come dressed for the 80s on Friday

#6 comparison chart 1-1-1

• Using the #6 chart, turn to a partner and discuss:

1 new thing you have learned 1 policy that was successful1 policy that did not work well

• Was Ronald Reagan an effective leader?

Characteristics of great presidents

• Administrative skills• Credibility• Management of:

• Crisis• Economy• Foreign affairs

• Public persuasion• Pursuit of equality/justice• Relation with congress• Vision• Performance within historical context

Presidential Rankings: Best to Worst

#7 HOT ROC- political civility

• Tip O’Neill• Democrat • Speaker in House of Reps

“Political Civility” and Effective Leadership

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3w_rsGmPAw

• Using the video clip and the document “Political Civility,” answer the accompanying questions.

#8 Primary Source Analysis• Complete the questions and graphic organizer in pairs.

• What evidence do we have for Reagan being effective/ineffective?• Was there any evidence particularly important in making your

decision?

Iran-Contra affair•http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbLD2JyFAlE•http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiA-0HHDIAc

Read p.746-747 and discuss the following questions with a partner

•1. Was Iran-Contra a worse violation than Watergate? Why or why not?•2. Why do you think the investigation into Iran-Contra didn't affect Reagan's popularity?

Iran-Contra main ideas

1. Reagan promised not to negotiate with terrorists because it encourages them to continue.

2. US was allied with Iraq in their war against Iran in the 1980s.

3. Congress has the power to declare war.

4. Congress has the power to decide where and how US money is spent.

5. The Reagan Doctrine said we would support people or nations around the globe in their fight against communism.

HW: Read and Cornell Notes on p.748-751, come dressed for the 80s on Friday

End of the Cold War… why?

1.Changes in Soviet domestic policies included:A. Gorbachev’s leadership

B. Glasnost (openness)

C. Perestoika (reform)

2.Soviet people’s demands 

3.Gorbachev and Reagan’s meetings

4.Tianneman Square protest

5.Summer of 1989 in Eastern Europe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cvHG8vpYb0&list=PLC8D9DC28C3EC5223

Agenda, Friday, 5/1080s Culture Day (the yuppies revenge!)

HW: Work on your project

What’s a YUPPIE?• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsaW5wLHY64

# 1 Resume Building: Upward Mobility in the Private Sector

• You want to be a part of the elite upper class.

• You need to “pad” your resume

• Stockbroker

#2 New Right Opinion Piece Letter Writing

• Write a short opinion piece on:• Rising divorce rates• Drug use• Feminism• Banning prayers in schools• Legalization of abortion• The “godless culture” in

America• The spread of AIDS by the

homosexual community

 #3 “Video Killed the Radio Star” Storyboards

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djV11Xbc914

• Create a storyboard for a music video for a 1980s song that incorporates information about the 1980s, an interesting story, and visual appeal.

Choices are…

• Hungry Like the Wolf – Duran Duran• Bigmouth Strikes Again – The Smiths• Our Lips are Sealed – The Go Gos• Mad World – Tears for Fears• Just Like a Prayer – Madonna• Melt With You – Modern English• Just Like Heaven – The Cure• Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics• Dancing in the Dark – Bruce Springsteen• Living on a Prayer – Bon Jovi• Bring in the Dancing Horses – Echo and the Bunnymen

#4 FITNESS CRAZE!

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3y6CMhl7PCU (start at :30)

#5 AIDS memorial quilt

• Can have names, a letter, a drawing, a poem, or any other creative element to honor those whose lives are affected by the disease.

#6 simple steps to become a yuppie• Work hard, play hard young professionals

• Upscale, preppy clothes

• Preppy nickname • Appearance contest

Who is the yuppiest of them all?