Reagan Era Policies and Events

Which groups of people supported Ronald Reagan in his election?

• Religious conservatives, economic conservatives, and Cold War hawks

• African Americans, union members, and people who supported welfare

• People who wanted more government regulation and higher taxes

• Those who believed the government should solve all problems

How did Ronald Reagan's way of talking to people help him become president?

• He was a quiet person who preferred to write letters

• He was a former actor who spoke in a hopeful and easy-to-understand way

• He often made people feel confused and unsure

• He told people they needed to make sacrifices for the country

What was a main idea of Ronald Reagan's economic plan?

• Increase government spending on social programs

• Raise taxes for wealthy Americans

• Lower taxes to encourage people to work and invest more

• Increase federal regulation of businesses

What happened to the US economy during Reagan's presidency after 1982?

• Inflation increased, and the economy shrank

• The national debt decreased significantly

• The economy expanded, and inflation dropped

• Wages for most workers rose sharply

What happened to the air traffic controllers who went on strike in August 1981?

• They received higher wages and better working conditions.

• They were all fired by the President.

• They were forced to return to work without any changes.

• They formed a new union that was recognized by the government.

How did many people make money in business during the 1980s?

• By creating new inventions.

• By buying and combining companies.

• By selling goods in new markets.

• By running businesses more efficiently.

What was a key strategy used by the United States under President Reagan to compete with the Soviet Union during the Cold War?

• Increasing cultural exchange programs.

• Significantly increasing military spending.

• Reducing its own nuclear weapons.

• Forming new alliances with communist countries.

What was the main issue in the Iran-Contra affair?

• Selling weapons to Iran and secretly funding rebels in Nicaragua.

• Providing humanitarian aid to countries in the Middle East.

• Negotiating a peace treaty between Iran and the United States.

• Stopping the illegal drug trade in Central America.