US Economic and Political Changes in the 1980s and 90s

What major global conflict ended during the 1980s?

• The Gulf War

• The Cold War

• World War II

• The Korean War

Who was the Republican candidate for president in 1980?

• Jimmy Carter

• George H.W. Bush

• Ronald Reagan

• Richard Nixon

What economic theory did Reagan adopt to stimulate the economy?

• Keynesian Economics

• Supply-Side Economics

• Classical Economics

• Monetarism

What was the primary goal of Reagan's deregulation efforts?

• Increase government control

• Cut back on environmental regulations

• Expand social welfare programs

• Reduce business profitability

What was the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) commonly known as?

• Manhattan Project

• Operation Desert Storm

• Apollo Program

• Star Wars

What scandal was the most serious political crisis of Reagan's presidency?

• Watergate

• Lewinsky Scandal

• Teapot Dome

• Iran-Contra Affair

What was George H.W. Bush's biggest success in foreign policy?

• Ending the Cold War

• The Gulf War

• NAFTA

• The Iran-Contra Affair

What was a major reason for George H.W. Bush's loss in the 1992 election?

• His handling of the Gulf War

• His health care reform

• His reversal on the no new taxes pledge

• His foreign policy focus

Who was the third-party candidate in the 1992 election?

• Ross Perot

• John Anderson

• Ralph Nader

• Pat Buchanan

What was one of the largest government social programs proposed by Bill Clinton?

• Medicare

• Social Security

• Welfare Reform

• National Health Care