Reagan Revolution

What religious group formed to promote family values and support conservative politicians?

• Great Society
• New Right
• Moral Majority
• Social Gospel

Who ran as the Republican candidate in the election of 1980?

• Reagan
• Carter
• Ford
• Kennedy

How did modern conservatives propose to improve the economy?

• by pursuing a détente policy to stimulate trade

• by limiting the power of the federal government

• by increasing government regulation of industry

• by increasing income taxes to fund social reforms

How did Ronald Reagan win the support of the American public during the 1980 presidential election?

• He emphasized the value of past reform programs such as the New Deal.

• He demonstrated respect and admiration for the Carter administration.

• He appeared articulate and charismatic during the presidential debates.

• He charmed young voters with antiwar rhetoric and progressive values.

Why did many conservatives oppose affirmative action?

• They felt that it caused reverse discrimination.

• They feared that it strengthened the power of liberals.

• They felt that it did not do enough to end discrimination.

• They did not believe that minorities should have equal rights.

Reagan was an ________ before he became President.

• teacher

• actor

• football coach

________ Reagan was married to Ronald Reagan.

• Nancy

• Sue

• Beth

Reagan's home state was ________?

• Texas

• New York

• California

• Oregon

Ronald Reagan was the ____ President of the U.S.

• 65th

• 10th

• 40th