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Which of the units from your foldable book are you most excited to learn about ? Why?

What are some possible ideas for a project on this unit?

After completing chpt 22 (section 1) outline about Reagan and the conservatives, I noticed a trend of AHA moments. A lot of students were realizing for the first time what their political stance was, either Liberal or Conservative. The liberals were a product of the 60’s, and conservatives dominated the 80’s.

So, which way do lean, to the Liberal Left, or Conservative Right? What do you think the role of the governement should be? (read pages 740-41 for details

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President Obama has announced today that he plans to severely cut spending on NASA’s manned mission to the moon.

Do you agree with this decision or not? Is the space race a good use of money? what are some of the advantages/disadvantages?

Miracle reminds us how grim it was back in the 80’s, (Gas shortages. Carter’s ”malaise” speech. The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. The Iranian hostage crisis) and what a boost the Olympic victory was to our collective morale. . How does this game signify the political atmoshpere at the time of the 1980 Olympic games and what does it say about the future of America?