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=Unit 1: History or Memory, 1980-Present=

Lesson 1: Reagan's Presidency
This lesson explores both the rise of the Conservative Revolution and the economic, foreign, and social policies of Ronald Reagan.

Lesson 2: George HW Bush & Iraq (Then & Now)
This lesson explores the major events of GHW Bush's Administration and examines how the 91 Persian Gulf War set us up for the 03 War with Iraq.

Lesson 3: Clinton's Presidency & The Turn of the Century
This lesson explores major domestic and foreign events of the Clinton administration, paying close attention to his impeachment. It also explores American society at the turn of the century.

Lesson 4: Post Cold War Foreign Affairs
This lesson explores the event that defines our generation, September 11th, and the impact its had on the US in the decade that has since past. But we begin by looking at how our foreign policy has changed since the end of the Cold War

Persuasive Letter Assignment:
====﻿In this assignment, you will select an issue hot off the political or public agenda, research various viewpoints on the issue, and advocate for a certain position in a letter to a public official. Below are the assignment sheet, organizers, and rubric. Feel free to open your organizers in word and type your notes!====