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1980s 1990s Unit | 6-Day Bundle | Reagan | Bush | Clinton | Lessons, Review, Study Guide, Test, Keys Included | American Studies

This 6-day **1980s and 1990s unit** lesson plan bundle covers the presidencies of **Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton**. Major topics covered include **Reaganomics, the War on Drugs, end of the Cold War, the Gulf War, globalization, and the internet boom**, with the unit ending at the dawn of the **new millennium**. **Days 1-4** consist of individual one-day lessons, **Day 5** consists of a unit review, and **Day 6** consists of a unit test, with all necessary materials included. Each daily lesson is thematic and all content has been carefully structured. For the complete list of lessons and all topics/events covered, see the end of this description. This unit bundle is intended to be ready-to-use for any teacher regardless of their prior experience with the content. All student documents are pre-formatted for immediate classroom use, and all answer keys are provided. The unit is **extremely content-rich** and could easily be extended beyond 6 days if a teacher chooses to do so. **Bundle Contains (in downloadable .zip files):** * ***Daily Lesson Files (to be used during Days 1-4):*** - Each daily lesson .zip file includes a PowerPoint presentation, student guided notes, and a multiple-choice quiz. Keys are included. - Each lesson is ready-to-use with no prep required. All answer keys are included. * ***Review & Test Files (to be used during Days 5-6):*** - Unit Study Guide and Scavenger Hunt Review Activity for interactive student engagement. - Unit Test with 20 multiple-choice questions, many of which include documents or visuals. - Full Unit Question Bank containing 24 multiple-choice questions (for test customization). - All answer keys are included for easy and efficient grading. . **Topics Covered By Lesson Include:** * ***The Reagan Era: Domestic Policies and Events of the Reagan Presidency (1981-1989)*** - Major topics: Reagan's background/rise, conservatism, Reaganomics, 1981 air traffic controllers strike, U.S. economic progress, the War on Drugs, “tough on crime laws”, the AIDS crisis, Ronald Reagan’s domestic legacy * ***Reagan Doctrine, Cold War and Iran-Contra: Foreign Policy Under Ronald Reagan (1981-1989)*** - Reagan’s approach to the Cold War, Peace Through Strength, the Strategic Defense Initiative, Reagan Doctrine and examples, problems for the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev, perestroika, glasnost, overseas terrorist attacks, the Iran-Contra Scandal, Ronald Reagan’s foreign policy legacy * ***The George H.W. Bush Presidency (1989-1993)*** - Bush’s background/rise, U.S. invasion of Panama, increasing Soviet economic problems, fall of the Berlin Wall, collapse of the Soviet Union and end of the Cold War, the Gulf War, Americans with Disabilities Act, early 1990s economic recession, 1992 election, overall legacy of George H.W. Bush * ***The Bill Clinton Years (1993-2001)*** - Clinton’s background/rise, globalization, North American Free Trade Agreement, 1990s economic boom, Family Medical Leave Act, Brady Bill, failure to pass health care reform, Rwandan genocide, domestic terrorism, Oklahoma City bombing, Clinton impeachment, Bill Clinton’s overall legacy, start of the 21st century . **Slides/Pages: 246 total (203 slides, 43 pages)** . **Why Teachers Love This Resource:** - Huge savings — by purchasing this unit bundle, you **save over 30%** compared to buying each individual component. - Comprehensive, No-Prep Unit—everything you need in terms of content for an entire unit of instruction. - Ready-to-use materials—perfect for any teacher, experienced or new. - Great for substitutes—all the materials are pre-formatted with answer keys provided. - Ideal for virtual classrooms—easily adaptable for online teaching platforms. . **51����/Usage Statement:** This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.