May 13

Chapter 26 Section 3 Questions

Give a detailed description of the following events

Bicentennial of the Constitution       Extension of the Voting Rights Act

Supreme Court appointments          S & L scandal

Iran-Contra affair                                 INF Treaty

Growth of entitlement programs

Explain significance of each of the following terms

AIDS                       Sandinistas

Contras                 Entitlement

1.  What changes did the American economy undergo in the 1980’s?

2.  How did Reagan’s style of governing contribute to the Iran-Contra affair?

3.  How did Americans celebrate their patriotism in the 1980’s?

4.  In what ways did the Reagan administration address ongoing debates on race?

5.  Why did entitlement spending have a negative effect on President Reagan’s legacy?

6.  How did Reagan’s patriotism affect public opinion?

7.  In a paragraph, explain how the influence of conservatives was felt during the Reagan years, both in social issues and changes to the Supreme Court.