1. MAKING OF MODERN AMERICA Unit 10 Week 2, May 12-16

2. 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

3. 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

4. #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”

5. 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?

6. 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...

7. 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

8. 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

9. #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 successful 1 policy that did not work well

10. Was Ronald Reagan an effective leader?

11. 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

12. Presidential Rankings: Best to Worst 1. Abraham Lincoln 90.0 2. FDR87.6 3. George Wash. 84.2 4. T. Roosevelt 81.0 5. Harry S. Truman 75.3 6. Woodrow Wilson 72.3 7. T. Jefferson 71.1 8. John F Kennedy 70.0 9. Eisenhower 69.9 10. LBJ 65.5 11. Ronald Reagan 63.4 … … … James Madison 56.7 John Quincy Adams 56.4 Warren G. Harding 32.6 Franklin Pierce 28.6 Andrew Johnson 28.0 James Buchanan 25.9 C-SPAN historian ratings *Does not include George W Bush or Barack Obama *We will decide where to place JFK

13. #7 HOT ROC- political civility Tip O’Neill Democrat Speaker in House of Reps

14. “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.

15. #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?

16. 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?

17. 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.

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

19. 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=PL C8D9DC28C3EC5223

20. Agenda, Friday, 5/10 80s Culture Day (the yuppies revenge!) HW: Work on your project

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

22. # 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

23. #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

24. #3 “Video Killed the Radio Star” Storyboards http://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=djV11Xbc9 14 http://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=djV11Xbc9 14 Create a storyboard for a music video for a 1980s song that incorporates information about the 1980s, an interesting story, and visual appeal.

25. 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

26. #4 FITNESS CRAZE! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3y6CMhl7 PCU (start at :30) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3y6CMhl7 PCU

27. #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.

28. #6 simple steps to become a yuppie Work hard, play hard young professionals Upscale, preppy clothes Preppy nickname Appearance contest

29. Who is the yuppiest of them all?