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#12 Week 4 ES Summary Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 50mins

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Class
Date
1.

The policy objectives (goals) of president Reagan’s economic plan were based on the theory that --

a)

broad tax cuts for businesses would promote economic expansion

b)

increases in government spending would help reduce unemployment

2.

Which of the following best describes the historical significance of Sandra Day O’Connor?

a)

She was the first female to be elected President of the United States.

b)

She was the first female justice appointed to the Supreme Court.

3.

How did President Ronald Reagan’s administration support Contra rebels in Nicaragua after Congress cut funding for military aid (How did Reagan get them money)?

a)

By collecting tariffs on oil imports from Saudi Arabia

b)

By secretly selling weapons to Iran in order to raise funds

4.

The rise of conservative groups in the 1970s such as the Moral Majority, Heritage Foundation, etc. in many ways caused the --

a)

resignation of Richard Nixon.

b)

election of Ronald Reagan

5.
What word best describes Ronald Reagan?
a)
Liberal
b)
Conservative
6.

Who was Ronald Reagan's Vice President?

a)

George H. W. Bush

b)

Bill Clinton

7.

What was Nancy Reagan's anti-Drugs Campaign called?

a)

Hugs not Drugs

b)

Just Say No

8.

This deadly disease was first reported in the 1970s, but was largely underfunded by Reagan's administration because of who it affected.

a)

AIDS

b)

Coronavirus

9.

Another name for Reagan's economic policy was --

a)

Trickle-Down Economics

b)

Communism

10.

What major military incident took place during Reagan's presidency?

a)

The attack on the World Trade Center and loss of over 3,000 Americans.

b)

The bombing in Beruit, Lebanon and the loss of over 200 Americans.