What exactly is political composition?
I need to do a powerpoint on the "decade of greed" basically Reagan and the 80's. I have searched and searched to no avail... please help, and thanks.
Two of us have discussed your first question and don't know what "political composition" means in this context. I suggest you ask your instructor for clarification.
LOL, well doesn't that beat it all? I did a search so I know the two words go together, however the search does not explain to me what I need.
Thanks for the help anyway.
http://www.ronaldreagan.com/nr_16.html
is one of many places you can find by Googling "decade of greed".
I suppose they mean by political composition how many in the legislative and executive branch were Democrats, Republicans or other during the 1980s. Ronald Reagan (Republican) is usually singled out as representative of the era.
Political composition refers to the distribution of political ideologies or positions within a given population or group. It typically refers to the range of political beliefs, affiliations, and ideologies held by individuals, organizations, or institutions within a specific political context, such as a country or a particular era.
Regarding your powerpoint presentation on the "decade of greed" and Reagan's presidency in the 1980s, here are some steps you can take to gather information:
1. Review textbooks: Look for history textbooks or political science books that cover American politics in the 1980s. This will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the political landscape during that time, including key events, policies, and the prevailing ideologies.
2. Online databases: Utilize academic databases such as JSTOR, Google Scholar, or ProQuest to find scholarly articles and research papers. These sources can provide in-depth analysis and specific details about Reagan's presidency, economic policies, and their impacts on various social and political issues.
3. News archives: Access online news archives from the 1980s, such as The New York Times or The Washington Post, to examine news articles, opinion pieces, and editorials from that period. These sources can give you insights into the public reaction, media coverage, and debates surrounding Reagan's economic policies.
4. Presidential library: Visit the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum website, as they often provide extensive resources, documents, speeches, and audiovisual materials related to his presidency. These primary sources can provide a firsthand account of Reagan's policies, initiatives, and the broader political context of the time.
5. Analyze political ideologies: Study different political ideologies and their relevance during the 1980s, such as conservatism, neoliberalism, supply-side economics, or trickle-down theory. Understanding these ideologies will allow you to contextualize Reagan's policies within the broader ideological shifts of the era.
Remember to take notes, maintain proper citations for your sources, and critically evaluate the information you find. This will ensure that your powerpoint presentation is well-researched and provides a comprehensive understanding of the "decade of greed" and Reagan's presidency in the 1980s.