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Cultural Development of the United StatesBetween 1980-1989U.S. HistoryMrs. CampCampUSH.8 Students will examine the political, economic, social and cultural development of the United States during the period from 1980 to the present. TechnologyAdvances in computers & programsMS-DOSApple MacintoshWindows programDisposable cameraDisposable contact lensesNintendoDigital cellular phonesHigh definition t.v.
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ScienceAdvances in genetics researchNew treatments for the heart, cancer, & other diseasesHepatitis-B vaccine was inventedAIDS was identifiedDNA was first used to convict criminals
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LiteratureCosmos by Carl SaganThe Skys the Limit by Dr. Wayne DyerOn Wings of Eagles by Ken FollettFirestarter by Stephen KingVeil: Secret Wars of the CIA by Bob WoodwardTrump: The Art of the Deal by Donald J. Trump
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FashionLeg warmersFingerless glovesBig hairHeavy makeupRibbon barrettesPopped collarsJumpsuitsBright/neon colorsParachute pantsHightop sneakers
Individuality
Television & MoviesCampPopular shows:M*A*S*H The JeffersonsThe Cosby ShowCheers60 MinutesGrowing PainsPopular movies:E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIALBack to the FutureThe Breakfast ClubRain ManOut of Africa*60% of American households had cable t.v.
MusicRap & hip-hop became very popularMTV Break-dancing Some popular songs: Bon Jovi Livin on a PrayerMichael Jackson Billie JeanCyndi Lauper Girls Just Want to Have FunPrince When Doves CryBruce Springsteen Born in the U.S.A.
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EducationPercentage of Americans graduating high school: 75%More Americans were going to collegeMost popular Major: Business Management
Status, Power, & Money
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General InfoCampPopulation:226,546,000Minimum wage:$3.10Average salary:$15,757Average life expectancy:Male-69.9Female-77.6Mentality:If youve got it-flaunt it.
ReviewWhat 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?
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DiscussionAre there any questions, comments, or concerns about the cultural development of the 1980s?THE END-Thank you!
