AP US History: The Reagan Era and Conservative Resurgence

What year marks the beginning of the period covered in Unit 9 of the AP US History curriculum?

• 1990

• 1980

• 2000

• 1970

Which president's election is considered a major victory for the resurgence of conservatism?

• George H.W. Bush

• Jimmy Carter

• Ronald Reagan

• Bill Clinton

Which crisis was NOT mentioned as part of the challenges during Jimmy Carter's presidency?

• Iran hostage crisis

• Vietnam War

• Energy crisis

• Economic stagflation

What was a key economic belief of the New Right?

• Deregulation and tax cuts

• Expanding welfare programs

• Increased government spending

• Higher taxes on businesses

What was a cultural movement that conservatives opposed in the 60s and 70s?

• Technological advancement

• Counterculture movement

• Industrial revolution

• Space exploration

Which of the following was NOT a focus of Reagan's policies?

• Cutting federal welfare spending

• Reducing military expenditure

• Deregulation of industries

• Tax cuts for the wealthy

What is 'Reaganomics' primarily associated with?

• Keynesian economics

• Supply-side economics

• Marxist economics

• Neo-liberal economics

Which of the following best describes the economic strategy of Reaganomics?

• Tax cuts and reduced federal spending to stimulate private investment

• Tax increases to fund social programs

• Increase in federal spending to boost economy

• Government control over major industries

Which sector did Reagan NOT cut federal spending on?

• Military

• Public transportation

• Food stamps

• Healthcare

What was a major outcome of Reagan's Supreme Court appointments?

• Higher taxes on the wealthy

• Increased federal regulations

• Restrictions on abortions

• Expansion of affirmative action