1980s Day 1

What was the main promise that Ronald Reagan made during the 1980 presidential campaign that appealed to many voters?

• To reduce military spending

• To make America strong again

• To support the Equal Rights Amendment

• To increase taxes for the richest Americans

Who was Ronald Reagan's running mate in the 1980 presidential election?

• Jimmy Carter

• George HW Bush

• Jerry Falwell

• George W Bush

What was the outcome of the 1980 presidential election for Ronald Reagan?

• He lost by a narrow margin

• He won with a landslide victory

• The election results were contested

• He withdrew from the race

What economic plan did Ronald Reagan implement during his presidency?

• Keynesian economics

• Reaganomics

• Supply-side economics

• New Deal economics

What was the key feature of Reaganomics?

• Increasing taxes for the richest Americans

• Lowering income taxes for the richest Americans

• Increasing federal income taxes by 25 percent

• Reducing military spending

What was the increase in the Pentagon's budget between 1981 and 1985?

• From $150 billion to $200 billion

• From $150 billion to $250 billion

• From $100 billion to $150 billion

• From $200 billion to $300 billion

What was the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) nicknamed after a popular 1977 movie?

• Star Trek

• Star Wars

• Space Wars

• Missile Command

Which group was at the forefront of the New Right movement that supported Ronald Reagan?

• The Moral Majority

• The Liberal Coalition

• The Conservative Union

• The Republican Assembly

What was a major criticism of Reagan's tax cuts during his presidency?

• They favored wealthier Americans

• They increased the federal budget deficit

• They reduced military spending

• They supported the Equal Rights Amendment

Which demographic groups did not see as much benefit from the economic recovery during Reagan's presidency?

• Wealthy Americans

• African Americans and Hispanics

• Business owners

• Military contractors