Inquiry Day Response
The 80’s Alternative/New Wave movement is rebelling to living in a sense of fear. The movement attracted kids in highschool and early college during a time of war, specifically the Cold War. The New Wave movement came off as brave and bright movement and therefore was seen as rebellious by the older generation. In document one it states that, most 80’s music developed from British bands, it started in Britain and then made its way into the United States. Generally Britain has always had a strong army dating back to the American Revolution where the British were called “The red coats”, therefore because of the strong British influences it was looked upon as a brave and bright movement.
The 1980’s was a time of war for the United States with a “spike” in the Cold War but also involvement in the Iran-Iraq War. The United States Army was definitely at its worst shape, with very low recruitment numbers and minimal weapons compared to other nations. Ronald Reagan took office in 1981 and pledged to reconstruct the U.S Army. However, Ronald Reagan’s fulfilment did not come easy though as it had many effects on the poor and the United States budget. According to document two, Reagan cut social service programs in order to increase military spending which in return would help secure our nation and strengthen our army. However, the U.S debt increased and wasteful money that was used on the United States Army could have been used to aid the poor as stated in document three. Americans lived in …show more content…
The movement rebelled to living in fear, as imposed by president Ronald Reagan at the time, by spending recklessly and living lavishly as seen in document 5, the “Duran Duran” music
The 80’s Alternative/New Wave movement is rebelling to living in a sense of fear. The movement attracted kids in highschool and early college during a time of war, specifically the Cold War. The New Wave movement came off as brave and bright movement and therefore was seen as rebellious by the older generation. In document one it states that, most 80’s music developed from British bands, it started in Britain and then made its way into the United States. Generally Britain has always had a strong army dating back to the American Revolution where the British were called “The red coats”, therefore because of the strong British influences it was looked upon as a brave and bright movement.
The 1980’s was a time of war for the United States with a “spike” in the Cold War but also involvement in the Iran-Iraq War. The United States Army was definitely at its worst shape, with very low recruitment numbers and minimal weapons compared to other nations. Ronald Reagan took office in 1981 and pledged to reconstruct the U.S Army. However, Ronald Reagan’s fulfilment did not come easy though as it had many effects on the poor and the United States budget. According to document two, Reagan cut social service programs in order to increase military spending which in return would help secure our nation and strengthen our army. However, the U.S debt increased and wasteful money that was used on the United States Army could have been used to aid the poor as stated in document three. Americans lived in …show more content…
The movement rebelled to living in fear, as imposed by president Ronald Reagan at the time, by spending recklessly and living lavishly as seen in document 5, the “Duran Duran” music