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Cultural Development of the United States. Between 1980-1989. U.S. History Mrs. Camp. USH.8 Students will examine the political, economic, social and cultural development of the United States during the period from 1980 to the present. . T echnology. Advances in computers & programs MS-DOS
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Cultural Development of the United States Between 1980-1989 U.S. History Mrs. Camp USH.8 Students will examine the political, economic, social and cultural development of the United States during the period from 1980 to the present. Camp
Technology • Advances in computers & programs • MS-DOS • Apple Macintosh • Windows program • Disposable camera • Disposable contact lenses • Nintendo • Digital cellular phones • High definition t.v. Camp
Science Advances in genetics research New treatments for the heart, cancer, & other diseases Hepatitis-B vaccine was invented AIDS was identified DNA was first used to convict criminals Camp
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Literature Cosmos by Carl Sagan The Sky’s the Limit by Dr. Wayne Dyer On Wings of Eagles by Ken Follett Firestarter by Stephen King Veil: Secret Wars of the CIA by Bob Woodward Trump: The Art of the Deal by Donald J. Trump Camp
Fashion Leg warmers Fingerless gloves Big hair Heavy makeup Ribbon barrettes Popped collars Jumpsuits Bright/neon colors Parachute pants Hightop sneakers Individuality Camp
Television & Movies • Popular shows: • M*A*S*H • The Jeffersons • The Cosby Show • Cheers • 60 Minutes • Growing Pains • Popular movies: • E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL • Back to the Future • The Breakfast Club • Rain Man • Out of Africa *60% of American households had cable t.v. Camp
Music • Rap & hip-hop became very popular • MTV • Break-dancing • Some popular songs: • Bon Jovi “Livin’ on a Prayer” • Michael Jackson “Billie Jean” • Cyndi Lauper “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” • Prince “When Dove’s Cry” • Bruce Springsteen “Born in the U.S.A.” Camp
Education Percentage of Americans graduating high school: 75% More Americans were going to college Most popular Major: Business Management Status, Power, & Money Camp
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General Info • Population: • 226,546,000 • Minimum wage: • $3.10 • Average salary: • $15,757 • Average life expectancy: • Male-69.9 • Female-77.6 • Mentality: • “If you’ve got it-flaunt it.” Camp
Review What are 2 technologies of the 80s that you use today? What was used for the first time in the 80s to convict criminals? What was your favorite piece of 80s art & why? Cosmos by Carl Sagan was popular during the 80s: true or false? What was your favorite 80s fashion trend & why? What were the main reasons why Americans went to college? What was the average salary? Camp
Discussion Are there any questions, comments, or concerns about the cultural development of the 1980s? THE END-Thank you! Camp