Worksheets1980's Reagan
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
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Class
Date
1.
While liberals generally believe that the government should help disadvantaged Americans through social programs, many conservatives believe that social problems can be solved through
a)
government welfare programs
b)
limiting the power of big business.
c)
limiting the power of the wealthy
d)
religious faith and private efforts
2.
President Reagan encouraged and promoted deregulation because he believed that
a)
government regulations were excessive and hurt the economy
b)
removing government regulations would increase the prices of goods and services
c)
free trade required effective regulation of major industries.
d)
the government must regulate key industries to maintain economic stability
3.
Members of the new conservative coalition that had come together by the late 1970s were united by a common belief that
a)
American society had lost its way
b)
American society was moving in a positive direction
c)
the United States was stronger than ever before
d)
increased government spending was needed
4.
President Reagan began a massive buildup of the U.S. military, in part because he believed that
a)
with a stronger military, the United States could defeat the Soviets in a nuclear war
b)
massive Soviet defense spending would cause the Communist system to collapse
c)
an arms race with the Soviets would reduce the likelihood of nuclear war
d)
massive defense spending would stimulate economic growth in the United States
5.
supply-side economics
a)
policy of supporting guerilla groups fighting Communist or pro-Soviet governments
b)
idea that high taxes weaken the economy by taking money away from investors
c)
conservative movement founded by evangelical minister Jerry Falwell
6.
Oliver North
a)
first woman on the Supreme Court, appointed by President Reagan
b)
first African American to make a serious run for a presidential nomination
c)
chief figure in the Iran-Contra scandal who admitted to covering up illegal actions
7.
Strategic Defense Initiative
a)
conservative movement founded by evangelical minister Jerry Falwell
b)
plan, nicknamed “Star Wars,” to develop weapons that could destroy incoming missiles
c)
policy of supporting guerilla groups fighting Communist or pro-Soviet governments
8.
What was another name for supply-side economics?
a)
Gov't Relief Program
b)
Trickle Down Economics
c)
Deregulation
d)
Economic Inequality
9.
Since the 1980's, Income distribution through the USA has improved.
a)
True
b)
False
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