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=Unit 1: History or Memory? (1980 - Present)= This unit explores the most recent events of our nation's history. We begin at the end so that, as we progress through the class, we can critically evaluate how past decisions influenced the world we live in now.

Lesson 1:
Lesson 1 examines the political climate from 1980 to today. Day 1 looks at the political spectrum and the Conservative Revolution. Day 2 explores significant electoral events. HW: Day 1 - Election 1980 - Present (Candidates, Major Issues/Events, Outcome) Day 2 - "It's the Economy, Stupid" Economic Plan Organizer

Lesson 2:
Lesson 2 examines economic policy. Day 1 compares the economic theories behind "Reagonomics" and Clinton's fiscal discipline. Day 2 has students exploring how the collapse of the US housing market triggered a global recession. HW: Day 1 - Debt reading and wiki post Day 2 - Political Cartoon analysis

Lesson 3:
Lesson 3 examines the the major social issues and legislation passed in the past three decades. Day 1 students research an issue and create a political cartoon about it. Day 2, we will analyze these cartoons and examine Clinton's impeachment. HW: Day 2 - Foreign Policy Reading and Graphic Organizer for Day 2 of Lesson 4

Lesson 4:
Lesson 4 examines major foreign policy. Day 1 looks at Reagon's efforts to end the Cold War. Day 2 has students examining the changing role of the US on the global scene. Reagan Foreign Policy [|Article]

Unit 1 Project:
Students will work in groups of 4 to examine a hot topic and prepare a debate for the class.

Unit 1 Test Information:
The matching, multiple choice section will be taken before lunch. The majority of multiple choice questions ask things like "All of the following are except _," "Which of the following statements is true?," "Which is not a reason why..." After lunch, students will answer a series of mini-essay questions (2-3 paragraph answers).

HINTS:
 * 1) As you review the study guide, elaborate on the single term or idea. Make connections to other class materials.
 * 2) The subprime mortgage crisis, banking meltdown, and global recession are **not**on the review sheet that went home (they are on the review sheet attached below). Be sure to review these from your notes as they will be represented on the exam.
 * 3) There will be a map activity for extra credit.