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The 1980's History Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was a major event happening in the 1980's ?

a)

The cold war

b)

Russia threats the U.S. and sends the public into panic

c)

The computer being created

2.

What did the president do to calm the public during the cold war?

a)
Addressed the nation, reassured the public of safety measures, emphasized unity and cooperation
b)
Blamed the public for the issue
3.

What was the most popular genre of music in the 1980'S?

a)
Classical music
b)
Rock music
c)
Pop music
d)
Country music
4.

How did the Soviet Union pose as a threat ?

a)
Nuclear proliferation, espionage, military build-up, and support for communist movements worldwide
b)
Humanitarian aid
c)
Diplomatic negotiations
d)
Space exploration
5.

Why was communism feared in the U.S. in the 80'S?

a)
Desire for world peace
b)
Fear of alien invasion
c)
Cold War tensions, spread of communist ideology, fear of losing individual freedoms and capitalism
d)
Concerns about climate change
6.

Who was the most influential president in the 80's?

a)
Ronald Reagan
b)
Jimmy Carter
c)
George H.W. Bush
d)
Bill Clinton
7.

What made tensions worse in the 80's between Russia and the United States ?

a)
Arms race, military build-up, and ideological differences
b)
Economic partnerships
c)
Space cooperation
d)
Cultural exchanges
8.

While liberals generally believe that the government should help disadvantaged Americans through social programs, many conservatives believe that social problems can be solved through

a)
individual responsibility, free markets, and limited government intervention
b)
ignoring social problems
c)
eliminating individual responsibility
d)
increased government intervention
9.

President Reagan encouraged and promoted deregulation because he believed that

a)
To increase government control over businesses
b)
To stimulate economic growth by reducing government intervention and allowing businesses to operate more freely.
c)
To limit economic growth by increasing regulations
d)
To promote fair competition among businesses
10.

What was popular fashion during the 1980's

a)
Pastel colors, no shoulder pads, no leg warmers, no acid wash jeans, and small accessories
b)
Bold colors, shoulder pads, leg warmers, acid wash jeans, and oversized accessories
c)

Neutral colors, shoulder pads, leg warmers, acid wash jeans, and minimal accessories

d)
Monochrome colors, no shoulder pads, no leg warmers, no acid wash jeans, and dainty accessories
11.

President Reagan began a massive buildup of the U.S. military, in part because he believed that

a)
policy of war through peace
b)
approach of neutrality through conflict
c)
strategy of strength through weakness
d)
policy of peace through strength
12.

Since the 1980's, Income distribution through the USA has improved.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Who was a popular artist in the 80's ?

a)

Michael Jackson

b)

Elvis Presley

c)

Madonna

d)

Van Halen

14.

President Reagan encouraged and promoted deregulation because he believed that

a)
To promote fair competition among businesses
b)
To limit economic growth by increasing regulations
c)
To increase government control over businesses
d)
To stimulate economic growth by reducing government intervention and allowing businesses to operate more freely.
15.

In an approach to economic policy that came to be called “Reaganomics,” President Ronald Reagan sought to keep interest rates high while

a)
lowering interest rates and increasing government spending
b)
raising taxes and increasing regulations
c)
implementing tax cuts and deregulation
d)
maintaining high interest rates and reducing government debt
16.

President Reagan began a massive buildup of the U.S. military, in part because he believed that

a)
to promote peace and diplomacy
b)

the U.S. hoped communist spending on defense would make the Soviet economy collapse

c)
to increase international trade agreements
d)
to reduce government spending
17.

Reagan's economic plan included

a)
demand-side economics, tax hikes, regulation, and loose monetary policy
b)
supply-side economics, tax cuts, deregulation, and tight monetary policy
c)
fiscal conservatism, balanced budget, increased government spending, and expansionary monetary policy
d)
progressive taxation, increased government intervention, trade restrictions, and loose monetary policy
18.

The Iran-Contra

a)
Political scandal involving illegal arms sales to Iran and funding of Nicaraguan Contras
b)
Military coup in Iran
c)
Peace treaty negotiations
d)
Humanitarian aid mission
19.

Challenger disaster

a)
The Challenger disaster was caused by the failure of an O-ring seal in one of the solid rocket boosters.
b)
The Challenger disaster was caused by a meteorite impact.
c)
The Challenger disaster was caused by a computer virus.
d)
The Challenger disaster was caused by a design flaw in the main engine.
20.

Men's and Women's fashion during the 80's

a)

Women would wear Blazers and bodysuits along with gym & dance outfits

b)

Women would usually always wear sun dresses with a sun hat and glasses

c)

Men would dress similar to women along with crop tops and street or goth fashion

d)

Men would wear tank tops with shorts