(1.1a, 1.

2g,
1.3c, 1.3e)
SWBAT describe
the Reagan
welfare cuts and
analyze their
impact on society.
Given an exit
card, SWBAT:
(80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC Qs
2. Write a SEEC
paragraph that
evaluates: impact
of welfare cuts on
low
socioeconomic
groups
T-EQ: How did the
domestic (home)
policies of Reagan
impact federal
spending on
welfare?

Warm Up
A journalist in 1986 wrote a story about Reagan and his goal to cut
a portion of welfare spending. The author quoted Reagan:
I.
We must revise or replace programs enacted in the name of
compassion that degrade the moral worth of work, encourage
family breakups and drive entire communities into a bleak and
heartless dependency,''
II.
(Reagan quoting FDR from 1935) welfare was ''a narcotic, a
subtle destroyer of the human spirit,'' and ''We must now
escape the spider's web of dependency.''
1.

2.

Analyze the first quote. What is the overall

message Reagan is trying to convey in your mind
(he is speaking to congress)?
Why do you think Reagan (A Republican) is quoting
F.D.Roosevelt (A Democrat)

CHALLENGE! Why do you think the journalist used

these two quotes in his story about Reagan? How
might bias come into the equation through this
analysis?

(1.1a, 1.2g,
1.3c, 1.3e)
SWBAT describe
the Reagan
welfare cuts and
analyze their
impact on society.
Given an exit
card, SWBAT:
(80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC Qs
2. Write a SEEC
paragraph that
evaluates: impact
of welfare cuts on
low
socioeconomic
groups
T-EQ: How did the
domestic (home)
policies of Reagan
impact federal
spending on
welfare?

Unpacking Objective
with skill and E.Q.

SWBAT describe the Reagan welfare cuts

and analyze their impact on society.
(Brick Words . Mortar Words)

Todays Essential Question:

Deals with analyze the impact of

Reagans welfare cuts on socity.

Analyze tojudgeordeterminethesignificance,worth,or
qualityof;assess:

(1.1a, 1.2g,
1.3c, 1.3e)
SWBAT describe
the Reagan
welfare cuts and
analyze their
impact on society.
Given an exit
card, SWBAT:
(80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC Qs
2. Write a SEEC
paragraph that
evaluates: impact
of welfare cuts on
low
socioeconomic
groups
T-EQ: How did the
domestic (home)
policies of Reagan
impact federal
spending on
welfare?

Set up your Cornell

Notes

Title: Reagan Welfare Cuts

Date: April 21, 2016

Write down the

Topical Essential Question.

(1.1a, 1.2g,
1.3c, 1.3e)
SWBAT describe
the Reagan
welfare cuts and
analyze their
impact on society.
Given an exit
card, SWBAT:
(80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC Qs
2. Write a SEEC
paragraph that
evaluates: impact
of welfare cuts on
low
socioeconomic
groups
T-EQ: How did the
domestic (home)
policies of Reagan
impact federal
spending on
welfare?

Today

Reagan and
Welfare Cuts
Reduced budget
for Medicaid
For low-income

housing
Food stamps
Federal aid for
education

Overall impact on
socioeconomic
groups

(1.1a, 1.2g,
1.3c, 1.3e)
SWBAT describe
the Reagan
welfare cuts and
analyze their
impact on society.
Given an exit
card, SWBAT:
(80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC Qs
2. Write a SEEC
paragraph that
evaluates: impact
of welfare cuts on
low
socioeconomic
groups
T-EQ: How did the
domestic (home)
policies of Reagan
impact federal
spending on
welfare?

Reagan and the

Budget
In the days ahead I will propose
removing the roadblocks that have
slowed our economy and reduced
productivity. Steps will be taken It is
time to reawaken this industrial giant, to
get government back within its means,
and to lighten our punitive tax burden.
First Inaugural Address 1981

In 1980 Ronald Reagan campaigned on

many things, including the reduction of the
Federal Budget.

He also wanted to reduce the role of the federal

government (make it smaller in size and influence)

In 1981 he proposed over $40

Billion in cuts

(1.1a, 1.2g,
1.3c, 1.3e)
SWBAT describe
the Reagan
welfare cuts and
analyze their
impact on society.
Given an exit
card, SWBAT:
(80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC Qs
2. Write a SEEC
paragraph that
evaluates: impact
of welfare cuts on
low
socioeconomic
groups
T-EQ: How did the
domestic (home)
policies of Reagan
impact federal
spending on
welfare?

Tax Cuts
President Reagans first
priority was to cut taxes.
Tax Cuts by Reagan

1.

1981 5% tax cut

1982 10% tax cut
1983 10% tax cut
1986 largest tax reform in
U.S. History

2.

All Americans benefited

by these tax cuts.

TWS: Analyze
1. Analyze the
information on this
slide.
. How do you think
these tax cuts will
impact the
following:
o Urban Poor /
low
socioeconomic
o Families

. Wealthy Americans

benefited the most

70% tax rate before Reagan

50% rate in 1984
28% rate in 1986

CHALLENGE Much
of the criticism
towards the Reagan
Tax Cuts was pointed

(1.1a, 1.2g,
1.3c, 1.3e)
SWBAT describe
the Reagan
welfare cuts and
analyze their
impact on society.
Given an exit
card, SWBAT:
(80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC Qs
2. Write a SEEC
paragraph that
evaluates: impact
of welfare cuts on
low
socioeconomic
groups
T-EQ: How did the
domestic (home)
policies of Reagan
impact federal
spending on
welfare?

Welfare Cuts
Because of the tax cuts,
many federally funded
social programs lost
money.

1.

This equated to about a $43

Billion cut in the budget for
domestic programs.
Some were cut altogether.

2.

Reduced spending was

seen in:
Energy assistance plans
Housing assistance plans
Education plans
Employment programs
Welfare Programs (Families
with Dependent Children)
VI. Not impacted Social
Security Benefits
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.

TWS: Analyze
1. Choose TWO (2)
items from the
reduced spending
list below.
. Which do you think
had the biggest
impact on society?
(impact could be
positive or
negative). Explain
and Justify!

CHALLENGE Play
the role of an advisor
to President Reagan.
What would you tell

(1.1a, 1.2g,
1.3c, 1.3e)
SWBAT describe
the Reagan
welfare cuts and
analyze their
impact on society.
Given an exit
card, SWBAT:
(80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC Qs
2. Write a SEEC
paragraph that
evaluates: impact
of welfare cuts on
low
socioeconomic
groups
T-EQ: How did the
domestic (home)
policies of Reagan
impact federal
spending on
welfare?

Source Analysis Reagan

Seeks Welfare Plan Part I
Material Handout: REAGAN
SEEKS WELFARE PLAN

Large Group Reading

Intro

Individual Analysis
Analyze all 9 items

Highlight the Main domestic

Program in each

I.

II.

(ex. Education, child support,

energy, etc.)

Rate YOUR
I.
II.

Top 3 MOST IMPORTANT

Bottom 3 LEAST IMPORTANT

(1.1a, 1.2g,
1.3c, 1.3e)
SWBAT describe
the Reagan
welfare cuts and
analyze their
impact on society.
Given an exit
card, SWBAT:
(80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC Qs
2. Write a SEEC
paragraph that
evaluates: impact
of welfare cuts on
low
socioeconomic
groups

Source Analysis Reagan

Seeks Welfare Plan Part II
Material Handout: REAGAN SEEKS WELFARE PLAN
Top 3 / Bottom 3 Impact on Society
Domestic Program

Top 1
Top 2
Top 3

Bottom
1
T-EQ: How did the
domestic (home)
Bottom
policies of Reagan 2
impact federal
spending on
welfare?

Bottom
3

Perceived
Impact on
Society as
whole

Perceived Impact
on Minority
Groups

(1.1a, 1.2g,
1.3c, 1.3e)
SWBAT describe
the Reagan
welfare cuts and
analyze their
impact on society.
Given an exit
card, SWBAT:
(80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC Qs
2. Write a SEEC
paragraph that
evaluates: impact
of welfare cuts on
low
socioeconomic
groups
T-EQ: How did the
domestic (home)
policies of Reagan
impact federal
spending on
welfare?

Source Analysis Reagan

Seeks Welfare Plan Part II
Material Handout:
REAGAN SEEKS WELFARE
PLAN

Analyzing through
different perspectives

Individual Analysis
Analyze 3, 4, 6, 7

The Urban Poor

Middle Class
Families

Business owners

(1.1a, 1.2g,
1.3c, 1.3e)
SWBAT describe
the transition of
the U.S. to
conservative
politics in the
1980s and
analyze its impact
on society.
Given an exit
card, SWBAT:
(80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC Qs
2. Write a SEEC
paragraph that
analyzes: impact
of conservative
politics on 1980s
society
T-EQ: How did a
shift in U.S.
politics impact
society in the

Impact on a Nation
Predict

How do you think these

The Urban Poor

Middle Class
Families

Business owners

viewed the news and plans in numbers

3, 4, 6, 7

. How would your color/shape (your group in society) feel

about each number above. Support it / Not Support it /

Explain!
. What economic impact would there be for your color/shape

for each number above

(1.1a, 1.2g,
1.3c, 1.3e)
SWBAT describe
the Reagan
welfare cuts and
analyze their
impact on society.
Given an exit
card, SWBAT:
(80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC Qs
2. Write a SEEC
paragraph that
evaluates: impact
of welfare cuts on
low
socioeconomic
groups
T-EQ: How did the
domestic (home)
policies of Reagan
impact federal
spending on
welfare?

Closure
2 minutes

On the right hand side of your

notes please answer the
essential question:

(1.1a, 1.2g,
1.3c, 1.3e)
SWBAT describe
the Reagan
welfare cuts and
analyze their
impact on society.
Given an exit
card, SWBAT:
(80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC Qs
2. Write a SEEC
paragraph that
evaluates: impact
of welfare cuts on
low
socioeconomic
groups
T-EQ: How did the
domestic (home)
policies of Reagan
impact federal
spending on
welfare?

Interactive Note
Taking

Place a TRIANGLE next to the Main

Idea/s covered in today's lesson. (Idea/s
that you would find in our Objective).

Place a CIRCLE next to the supporting

ideas that help with your understanding
of the Objective.

Write a question in the left portion of your

Cornell Notes concerning the Triangle.

(1.1a, 1.2g,
1.3c, 1.3e)
SWBAT describe
the Reagan
welfare cuts and
analyze their
impact on society.

Setting Up Tomorrow

Given an exit
card, SWBAT:
(80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC Qs
2. Write a SEEC
paragraph that
evaluates: impact
of welfare cuts on
low
socioeconomic
groups
T-EQ: How did the
domestic (home)
policies of Reagan
impact federal
spending on
welfare?

Today:
Health Issues of the

1980s
AIDS Crisis
Drug Abuse Issues
Just Say No Campaign

Tomorrow:
Reagan Domestic

Policies
Welfare Reform

DOL
1.

Ronald Reagan was a firm believer in which of the following?

A. That welfare programs were effective in stopping poverty in America
B. That welfare programs were good as long as the government had enough of them
C. That welfare programs were not effective because they encouraged dependency
D.That welfare programs were not effective because the government could not
control them enough

2.

Welfare cuts under Ronald Reagan impacted ALL of the following areas EXCEPT
A. Energy assistance for low income people
B. Social Security benefits for qualified people
C. Housing assistance for low qualified people
D. Education benefits for low income people

3.

Which of the following is TRUE about the Reagan Tax Cuts

A. The tax cuts only were meant for the super rich in the United States
B. The tax cuts only were meant for poor and lower socioeconomic groups
C. The tax cuts were meant for all people across the board
D. The tax cuts were adopted by Reagan and quickly abandoned because they failed

.Write

a SEEC paragraph that analyzes: impact of welfare

cuts on low socioeconomic groups

DOL Evaluation

Multipl
e

Choice
Answer
s:

Write a SEEC paragraph that analyzes: impact of

welfare cuts on low socioeconomic groups

With a goal of lowering the size of government and better

managing the federal budget, Ronald Reagan sponsored a
number of tax cuts that ended up impacting the welfare system in
the country. With billions cut from domestic programs, areas like
education, child nutrition, and housing programs for low
C
socioeconomic groups were negatively impacted. Reagan felt
that too much federal money was being given to welfare program.
B
The cuts to these programs, which was over 40 billion dollars,
C
dramatically impacted people across the nation. Federal
spending on energy programs impacted people who were
receiving government assistant to pay for energy bills. Federal
spending on family welfare programs impacted families that often
had a single parent and multiple dependent children. Federal
spending was also cut in areas for education, training, and
unemployment. Although the programs listed above were not
completely cut, they negatively impacted people nonetheless.
Often times minority groups felt the brunt of these cuts.
DOL ASSESSMENT #1 - MC Score
#2 - SEEC Score
#3 - Plot DOL