The Eighties

4. The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990, known for her conservative policies, strong leadership, and efforts to reduce the power of labor unions.
9. The process of reducing government controls over industry, particularly in the financial and telecommunications sectors, which was a key aspect of Reaganomics.
10. A cultural shift towards valuing physical possessions and wealth as indicators of success and personal worth, prevalent during the 1980s.
11. Armed rebellion or revolt against an established government, often supported covertly by external forces during the Cold War era.
13. Launched in 1980 and became a significant source of 24-hour news coverage, transforming the media landscape.
14. Refers to the segment of Christianity that played a significant role in American politics, advocating for conservative social values
16. The increased acquisition and consumption of goods and services, reflecting a culture focused on material wealth and economic growth during the 1980s.
18. A political scandal involving the secret sale of arms to Iran and the diversion of proceeds to support Contra rebels in Nicaragua.
19. The leader of the Soviet Union who introduced significant reforms like glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring), leading to the end of the Cold War.

1. Economic policies that focused on tax cuts, deregulation, and reducing government spending to stimulate economic growth.
2. A person born during the post-World War II baby boom (1946-1964), many of whom were influential in the cultural and political changes of the 1980s.
3. A Polish labor leader and human rights activist who co-founded Solidarity.
5. People who were characterized by their affluent lifestyles, career-focused mentality, and conspicuous consumption in the 1980s.
6. launched in 1981, revolutionized the music industry by popularizing music videos and significantly influencing popular culture.
7. The fall of this in 1989 symbolized the end of the Cold War and led to the reunification of East and West Germany.
8. The site of pro-democracy protests in Beijing, China, in 1989, which were violently suppressed by the Chinese government.
12. A series of political and economic reforms initiated by Mikhail Gorbachev to restructure the Soviet economy and government.
15. A political philosophy that gained prominence in the 1980s, emphasizing limited government, free-market capitalism, and traditional social values.
17. A policy introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev that promoted increased transparency and freedom of information in the Soviet Union.