Reagan Quiz

What was the primary goal of Reagan's Cold War policies?

• To increase trade with the Soviet Union

• To spread democracy in Eastern Europe

• To end the Cold War through diplomatic means

• To weaken the Soviet Union through economic and military pressure

What was the Strategic Defense Initiative, also known as "Star Wars"?

• A plan to send astronauts to Mars

• A missile defense system to protect the US from nuclear attacks

• A new series of nuclear weapons

• A treaty with the Soviet Union to reduce nuclear arms

What was a key features of New Conservatism during Reagan's presidency? (pick 3)

• Emphasis on tax cuts

• Strong stance against communism and strong national defense

• Support for labor unions

• deregulation of businesses to spur the economy

What was the Iran-Contra Affair?

• A diplomatic effort to free American hostages in Iran

• A scandal involving the illegal sale of arms to Iran to fund Contra rebels in Nicaragua

• A military operation to overthrow the Iranian government

• A trade agreement between the US and Iran

How did Reagan initially respond to the HIV/AIDS crisis?

• By immediately funding research and support programs

• By ignoring it and remaining silent for several years

• By implementing widespread public health campaigns

• By banning travel to and from countries with high infection rates

What was one of Reagan's legacies in terms of economic policy?

• The elimination of the national debt

• The creation of a balanced budget

• A significant reduction in poverty rates

• A substantial increase in the national debt due to military defense

How did Reagan's policies affect the Cold War's outcome?

• They had no significant impact

• They prolonged the Cold War

• They contributed to the end of the Cold War

• They escalated the Cold War into active conflict

What was Reagan's approach to dealing with the Soviet Union?

• Peaceful coexistence and détente

• Military confrontation and warfare

• Economic sanctions and diplomatic isolation

• Peace through strength and negotiation from a position of power

What impact did Reaganomics have on the American middle class?

• It significantly increased their wealth

• It had little to no impact

• average family income rose, but

  Income inequality increased between rich and poor

• It increased their tax burden but provided more services

What was the primary criticism of the Strategic Defense Initiative?

• It was too expensive and technologically unfeasible

• It would lead to the militarization of space

• It was not aggressive enough towards the Soviet Union

• It would lead to an increase in global nuclear weapons