The Reagan Revolution: Crash Course US History #43

Who was Ronald Reagan often referred to as?

• The Quiet Leader

• The Silent President

• The Great Orator

• The Great Communicator

What was the primary focus of Reagan's Economic Bill of Rights?

• Increasing welfare

• Raising educational standards

• Lowering taxes

• Expanding military spending

Which states did Reagan carry that were traditionally Democratic in the 1980 election?

• Michigan and Pennsylvania

• Florida and Ohio

• California and Texas

• Illinois and New York

What was a key aspect of Reagan's appeal to religious conservatives?

• Supporting educational reforms

• Advocating for environmental protections

• Pushing for healthcare improvements

• Promoting family values

What was the main economic approach advocated by Reagan known as?

• Balanced budget economics

• Consumer-focused economics

• Demand-side economics

• Supply-side economics

What significant action did Reagan take against the air traffic controllers' union in 1981?

• He fired more than 11,000 striking workers

• He negotiated a new contract

• He increased their wages

• He ignored the strike

Which controversial international policy involved Reagan during his presidency?

• The Korean Armistice

• The Invasion of Panama

• The Iran-Contra Affair

• The Vietnam War

What was Reagan's stance on the Soviet Union during his first term?

• He was highly confrontational

• He sought peaceful coexistence

• He ignored the Soviet Union

• He supported Soviet economic policies

What major legislative change did Reagan achieve concerning taxes?

• Abolishing income tax

• Increasing the top tax rate from 28% to 70%

• Lowering the top tax rate from 70% to 28%

• Introducing a flat tax rate for all

How did Reagan's policies affect the national debt?

• It increased significantly

• It remained the same

• It decreased significantly

• It was completely eradicated