U11 Reagan Flashcard

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Who won the 1980 Presidential Election?

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Ronald Reagan

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What was Ronald Reagan's occupation before entering politics?

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Actor

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Which group of voters supported Ronald Reagan in the 1980 election? Options: Evangelicals & Former Democrats, Social Conservatives, Economic Conservatives

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All of the above

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What were the goals of the conservative movement during Reagan's presidency?

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Shrink the size of the Federal Gov., Reduce federal spending, Promote family values & patriotic ideas.

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Who challenged Reagan for the Republican nomination in 1980?

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George H.W. Bush

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Who did Reagan choose as his Vice President?

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George H.W. Bush

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What were Reagan's goals upon taking office? Lower taxes, Raise the defense budget, Balance the budget, All of the above

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All of the above

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What was the main principle of Reaganomics?

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Cut Taxes, Increase Military Spending, Budget Cuts

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Which social programs were cut under Reaganomics? Options: Medicaid, welfare, mass transit; Medicare, Social Security; Job training, school lunch programs; All of the above

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Medicaid, welfare, mass transit

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What was the result of Reagan's defense spending on the US budget deficit?

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Massively increased the budget deficit