Impact of President Reagan's Policies

Impact of President Reagan's Policies

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Business

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video discusses the impact of President Reagan's policies on the U.S. government and economy. It highlights the ideological debate between Reagan's approach of reducing government intervention and the New Deal's supportive role. Reagan's policies, including defense spending and tax cuts, led to a significant budget deficit, which he later had to address by raising taxes. The video also covers the ongoing challenges of inflation and deficit that began during Reagan's presidency and continue to affect the U.S. economy.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary focus of Reagan's policies compared to the New Deal?

Increased government intervention

Promotion of free enterprise

Expansion of social welfare programs

Strengthening of international alliances

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the New Deal's view of government's role?

To help those who could not help themselves

To minimize interference in the economy

To promote international trade

To focus solely on defense spending

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which political figure continued Reagan's ideological debate in the 1990s?

Al Gore

Newt Gingrich

Bill Clinton

George H.W. Bush

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant economic consequence of Reagan's defense spending and tax cuts?

Decrease in unemployment

Growth in social welfare

Reduction in inflation

Increase in the budget deficit

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key element of Reagan's economic recovery plan?

Raising tariffs on imports

Increasing social security benefits

Cutting taxes and reducing government regulation

Expanding public sector jobs

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Reagan eventually have to raise taxes during his presidency?

To fund new social programs

To address the growing budget deficit

To increase military spending

To support international aid

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main criticisms of Reagan's economic policies?

They led to a decrease in military strength

They caused a significant increase in the budget deficit

They resulted in higher unemployment rates

They reduced the country's global influence

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