Exploring Ronald Reagan's Policies in the 1980s

What profession did Ronald Reagan have before entering politics?

• Teacher

• Businessman

• Actor

• Lawyer

What was the major international crisis that affected the 1980 election?

• Cuban Missile Crisis

• Iranian Hostage Crisis

• Korean War

• Vietnam War

Which country's revolution led to the hostage crisis mentioned?

• Libya

• Iraq

• Iran

• Afghanistan

What economic theory did Reagan's policies emphasize?

• Classical Economics

• Marxist Economics

• Trickle-Down Economics

• Keynesian Economics

What was Reagan's stance on welfare programs?

• Reduction

• Maintenance

• Privatization

• Expansion

Which program was designed to defend the US from Soviet missiles?

• Manhattan Project

• Operation Paperclip

• Apollo Program

• Star Wars

Who was the Soviet leader Reagan negotiated with?

• Gorbachev

• Khrushchev

• Stalin

• Lenin

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

• Increasing defense spending

• Cutting taxes

• Reducing the federal deficit

• Expanding welfare programs

What was the main goal of the Iran-Contra affair?

• To fund Nicaraguan rebels

• To start a war in the Middle East

• To invade Cuba

• To improve US-Iran relations

What nickname was given to Reagan due to his ability to avoid controversy?

• The Great Communicator

• The Iron Man

• The Teflon President

• The Cowboy