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WorksheetsRonald Reagan BrainPop Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
How did Ronald Reagan’s early political beliefs differ from his beliefs later in life?
Early in life he was a liberal Democrat; later on he was a conservative Republican.
Early in life he was a supporter of communist countries like the Soviet Union; later on he opposed them.
Early in life he believed in low taxes; later on, he believed in raising taxes
Early in life he voted against Franklin D. Roosevelt; later on he opposed him
What implement did Reagan work with in his career before politics?
What aspect of acting served Reagan best in his political career?
The ability to become different characters.
The ability to connect to audiences.
The ability to memorize long speeches.
The ability to work long hours.
Why would conservatives want to reduce government spending on social welfare programs?
They believe poor people don’t really want help.
They believe that citizens should try to rely more on themselves.
They believe the government doesn’t have enough money to pay for it.
They believe welfare is morally wrong.
What made Reagan popular with Democrats during his time as Governor of California?
His attitude toward social welfare programs.
His grandfatherly sense of humor.
His background as a Hollywood actor.
His willingness to work with members of all parties.
What word best summarizes the mood of the country before Reagan was elected in 1980?
Optimistic
Pessimistic
Pacifist
Warlike
Place the following events in sequence: A) Reagan reverses his political views; B) Reagan becomes governor of California; C) Reagan loses the presidential nomination
A, B, C
A ,C ,B
B, A, C
C, A, B
As President, Reagan’s economic policies were designed mainly to:
Make the rich pay a large share of taxes.
Closely regulate the financial industry
Spur businesses to produce more
Lift people out of poverty
What effect did Mikhail Gorbachev have on President Reagan’s policies toward the Soviet Union?
He caused Reagan to become more warlike.
He helped soften Reagan’s policies.
He helped prolong the Cold War.
He caused Reagan to begin a military buildup.
What word best describes Reagan’s status today among conservatives?
Debated
Reviled
Forgotten
Iconic
