1980s/Reagan

Which is a main reason why Carter was viewed as weak during the 1980 election?

• He failed to free hostages in Iran

• He failed to free hostages in Lebanon

• He failed to free hostages in Libya

• He failed to free hostages in Iraq

Which would be a conservative view of government?

• Increase taxes to pay for social programs

• Lower taxes and reduce regulations on business

• Increase taxes to pay for schools

• Conservatives believe the government should not exist

Evangelicals in America supported Reagan because

• Reagan was a devout Christian

• Reagan promised government funding for the Church

• Reagan spoke about traditional values

• They did not support Reagan

The following quote best represents which value of conservatism?

“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free.”

• Traditional Values

• Limited Government

• Strong Defense

The following quote best represents which values of Conservatism?

“As government expands, liberty contracts.”

• Traditional Values

• Limited Government

• Strong Defesne

The following quote best fits which value of conservatism?

“Freedom prospers when religion is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged.”

• Traditonal Values

• Strong Defense

• Limited Government

Which of the following are key components of Reaganomics?

• Cut taxes and decrease regulation

• Raise taxes

• Invest in strong social programs

• Cut defense budget to pay for tax cuts

Which of the following describes Reagan's thoughts about the effects of tax cuts?

• Bad because they will cause massive inequality

• Bad because the military budget will be cut

• Good because tax cuts for the wealthy will trickle down to the middle class and poor

• Reagan's opinion on tax cuts changed frequently

What is a major criticism of trickle down or supply side economics?

• The money does not "trickle down" to the lower classes creating inequality

• There are no real criticisms

• Itburdens those who invest in business

• It takes money from those who invest in business

What were the two parts of Reagan's Cold War strategy?

• Abandon detente/arms race and fund anti communists

• Fund anti communists and negotiate with Soviet Union

• Negotiate with and fund the Soviet Union