1. Scheduling Stuff: 2. April 17: Unit 9 Exam 3. April 30: Unit 1-9 Review Exam (Counts as a regular test grade for 4 th quarter) 4. Begin Unit 9: 1980-Present Day 5. Unit 9 Binder Sheets 6. Lecture & Video

As the United States transitioned to a new century filled with challenges and possibilities, it experienced renewed ideological and cultural debates, sought to redefine its foreign policy, and adapted to economic globalization and revolutionary changes in science and technology.

 Iran ruled for past 25 centuries by shahs (kings)  : Election and rule of Mohammad Mossadeq.  Mossadeq nationalized US and British oil in Iran.  1953: US and Britain organized a coup to oust Mossadeq.  U.S. supported Shah (king) Pahlavi of Iran.  Radical Muslims forced the Shah into exile in 1979 and the Ayatollah Khomeini took over.  In exile, the Shah suffered from cancer.  Carter allowed him to receive medical care and political asylum in the U.S.  Iranians invaded U.S. embassy, taking 66 Americans hostages (Nov.1979-Jan.1981.)

 California Governor  Conservatism and Christian Fundamentalism  Reagan Revolution  Low Taxes, Small Government, anti- Government programs, Large Military, Budget Cuts  Hostages released on inauguration day  Election of 1980: ◦ Reagan (R) v. Carter (D) ◦ Reagan won

 Supply-side economics (Reaganomics)  Tax cuts for the wealthy  In theory, the rich would use this money to invest and spend money to improve the economy  Increase in military spending  $2 trillion for the Pentagon  SDI and Star Wars  Helps contribute to federal deficits  Belief that the Soviet Union could not compete, Soviet leaders would favor peace talks  Refigured Supreme Court- 1 st Woman and 3 total…all Conservative  The Religious Right  Election of 1984 (525 – 13)

1. Continue Reagan Notes: Foreign Issues ( ) 2. Video: The Reagan Revolution 3. Unit 9 Exam NOW A 2 DAY EXAM: APRIL 16 AND 17 (DBQ) 4. Ch. 30 Quiz (through Oklahoma City Bombing) is this Friday, April Ch. 31 Quiz is on Wednesday, April Current Event due this week

 Reagan was a very strong anti- communist  Following Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and Boycott of 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, Détente was done   Iran-Contra Scandal  Nicaragua  Sandinistas- Overthrew Government in 1979  Contras- Guerillas fighters against Sandinistas  1985: US sold weapons to Iran, a sworn enemy  In return, US gets $ and released American hostages in Lebanon.  $ from that deal went to support Contras, which was illegal.  Scandal broke in 1987.

 Glasnost – openness, allowed some freedoms for Soviet citizens  Perestroika – economic restructuring to improve the Soviet economy  The Soviet Union could not keep pace spending with the US.  Reagan and Gorbachev signed treaties limiting weapons.

1. Lecture: George H. W. Bush and the End of the Cold War 2. Video Clip 3. Ch. 30 Quiz: This Friday 4. Ch. 31 Quiz: Next Wednesday 5. Unit 9 Exam- Next Th./Fri. 6. Current Event Due Friday

 Election of 1988  “No New Taxes”  Bush defeats MA Gov. Michael Dukakis

 Student led demonstrations for democracy

 Operation Just Cause

 No More USSR assistance to Poland, Hungary, Czechoslovakia  Solidarity Movement in Poland  Berlin Wall Collapse  Boris Yeltsin  Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan

 March 1989

 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ◦ Prohibited discrimination against individuals with physical and/or mental disabilities  Clarence Thomas ◦ Conservative Supreme Court Justice appointed by Bush ◦ Confirmed by a vote of 52 – 48  Pro-choice women began voting Democratic  Bush campaigned in 1988 by saying “Read my lips. No new taxes.” ◦ Too soon bro….