

This Ronald Reagan Lesson Plan for US History students covers the Reagan Doctrine, Cold War, Iran-Contra Scandal & other foreign policy events of the 1980s Ronald Reagan Presidency. It is intended to be content-rich and ready-to-use for any teacher regardless of their prior experience with the content.
This is typically done during a 45-to-50min class period, though it can easily be lengthened or shortened for time purposes, as all files are fully editable.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
- Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation: Visually engaging slides for easy content delivery.
- Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
- Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Six-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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Topics Covered:
- Reagan’s approach to the Cold War
- Peace Through Strength and U.S. military buildup in the 1980s
- The Reagan Doctrine and examples of its use
- Economic and political problems for the Soviet Union in the early 1980s
-Mikhail Gorbachev, perestroika, and glasnost - Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF Treaty)
- Overseas terrorist attacks against Americans (Beirut, West Berlin)
- The Iran-Contra Scandal
- Ronald Reagan’s foreign policy legacy
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Slides/Pages: 38 total (34 slides, 4 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
- Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
- Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
- Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
- Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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51/Usage Statement:
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