Refers to the decade between 1980 and 1989 when significant social, cultural, economic, technological changes occurred in the United States.
The 1980s were like a roller coaster ride with ups and downs. It was a time of big hairdos (like big changes), neon colors (like the rise of technology), and economic boom (like reaching the top of the ride) followed by a crash (like economic downturn in 1987).
Reagan Revolution: The political and economic shift that occurred during Ronald Reagan's presidency, characterized by conservative policies and a focus on free-market capitalism.
Cold War: A period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union, which lasted from the late 1940s to the early 1990s.
Supply-side economics: An economic theory that suggests lower taxes and less regulation can stimulate economic growth.
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