The 1980's

  • The Election of 1980

    The Election of 1980

    Ronald Reagan became the 49th president after beating the democratic candidate Jimmy Carter by a landslide.
  • Trickle Down Economics

    Trickle Down Economics

    This occurred mostly during Ronald Reagan's presidency. If more income was given to consumers it would trickle and affect everyone when they spent it.
  • Release of American Hostages in Iran

    Release of American Hostages in Iran

    Back in 1979, Iranian students took an American embassy hostage. The hostages were released after Carter's presidency.
  • Assassination attempt on Reagan

    Assassination attempt on Reagan

    A man named John Hinckley Jr. attempted to kill Reagan when he was coming out of a hotel. He was not found guilty during his trial and claimed to be insane.
  • AIDS Epidemic

    AIDS Epidemic

    In June of 1981 AIDS became an official disease breakout. The mortality rate was high.
  • Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) aka Star Wars

    Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) aka Star Wars

    The goal was to create a ballistic missile defense mechanism and gained the name "Star Wars" because of how futuristic it was.
  • The Election of 1984

    The Election of 1984

    Ronald Reagan became president again for a second term. He beat the democratic Walter F. Mondale by another landslide.
  • The Reagan Doctrine

    The Reagan Doctrine

    The doctrine was announced by Reagan to support anti-communist allies to have a successful foreign affair.
  • Gorbachev's Glasnost and Perstroika

    Gorbachev's Glasnost and Perstroika

    The secretary of the Communist party Michael Gorbachev enacted these to end the cold war.
  • The Iran-Contra Affair

    The Iran-Contra Affair

    Was a secret plan to supply weapons to Iran to secure the safety the hostages in Lebanon.
  • Challenger Disaster

    Challenger Disaster

    The challenger is a space shuttle that exploded in 73 after takeoff. All 7 astronauts died.
  • The Election of 1988

    The Election of 1988

    George Bush was elected as the 51st president.
  • Unraveling of the Soviet Blac

    Unraveling of the Soviet Blac

    Began in June 1989 where Soviet countries elected non-communist rulers to run the government.
  • Tiananmen Square Massacre

    Tiananmen Square Massacre

    People who supported democracy in China protested at the Tiananmen square. The protest turned violent and the troops used force against the protesters.
  • Fall of the Berlin Wall

    Fall of the Berlin Wall

    The East German Communist party said it was okay for people to cross the border. People became excited and began demolition on the wall.
  • Operation Desert Storm

    Operation Desert Storm

    Code name for the operation of the defending for the Gulf War.
  • Collapse of USSR

    Collapse of USSR

    The collapse happened when commonwealth was given to the Independent States.