Reagan and Conservatism - AP U.S. History
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Identify the term used to describe Reagan's strategic defense initiative.
Identify the term used to describe Reagan's strategic defense initiative.
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Star Wars. Nickname for the Strategic Defense Initiative missile defense program.
Star Wars. Nickname for the Strategic Defense Initiative missile defense program.
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What was the primary economic policy of Reagan's presidency?
What was the primary economic policy of Reagan's presidency?
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Reaganomics, emphasizing tax cuts and supply-side economics. Theory that lower taxes boost growth by encouraging investment and productivity.
Reaganomics, emphasizing tax cuts and supply-side economics. Theory that lower taxes boost growth by encouraging investment and productivity.
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Which event marked the beginning of the Reagan Revolution?
Which event marked the beginning of the Reagan Revolution?
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Reagan's election in 1980. Marked the conservative shift in American politics and policies.
Reagan's election in 1980. Marked the conservative shift in American politics and policies.
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What was Reagan's approach to the Cold War?
What was Reagan's approach to the Cold War?
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Peace through strength, increasing military spending. Policy of building military strength to deter Soviet aggression.
Peace through strength, increasing military spending. Policy of building military strength to deter Soviet aggression.
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What was the outcome of the Reagan tax cuts?
What was the outcome of the Reagan tax cuts?
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Short-term economic growth and increased deficits. Tax cuts stimulated economy but reduced government revenue significantly.
Short-term economic growth and increased deficits. Tax cuts stimulated economy but reduced government revenue significantly.
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What was Reagan's position on environmental regulation?
What was Reagan's position on environmental regulation?
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Reduced environmental regulations. Believed environmental rules hindered business growth and competitiveness.
Reduced environmental regulations. Believed environmental rules hindered business growth and competitiveness.
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Which act did Reagan sign to control immigration in 1986?
Which act did Reagan sign to control immigration in 1986?
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Immigration Reform and Control Act. Provided path to citizenship while strengthening border enforcement.
Immigration Reform and Control Act. Provided path to citizenship while strengthening border enforcement.
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Identify the doctrine that justified U.S. intervention against communism.
Identify the doctrine that justified U.S. intervention against communism.
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Reagan Doctrine. Policy of supporting anti-communist forces in Third World conflicts.
Reagan Doctrine. Policy of supporting anti-communist forces in Third World conflicts.
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What was the main objective of the Reagan Doctrine?
What was the main objective of the Reagan Doctrine?
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Support anti-communist movements worldwide. Aimed to roll back Soviet influence through proxy conflicts.
Support anti-communist movements worldwide. Aimed to roll back Soviet influence through proxy conflicts.
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What was a significant consequence of Reagan's defense spending?
What was a significant consequence of Reagan's defense spending?
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Acceleration of the arms race. Forced Soviets to match military expenditures, straining their economy.
Acceleration of the arms race. Forced Soviets to match military expenditures, straining their economy.
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Identify the legislative act that Reagan introduced to cut domestic spending.
Identify the legislative act that Reagan introduced to cut domestic spending.
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Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981. Comprehensive spending cuts to reduce government social programs.
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981. Comprehensive spending cuts to reduce government social programs.
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Identify the economic condition Reagan aimed to combat with tax cuts.
Identify the economic condition Reagan aimed to combat with tax cuts.
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Stagflation. Economic stagnation combined with high inflation plagued the late 1970s.
Stagflation. Economic stagnation combined with high inflation plagued the late 1970s.
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What characterized Reagan's communication style?
What characterized Reagan's communication style?
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Effective and charismatic, often called 'The Great Communicator'. Skilled at connecting with public through television and speeches.
Effective and charismatic, often called 'The Great Communicator'. Skilled at connecting with public through television and speeches.
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What was Reagan's policy towards the Middle East?
What was Reagan's policy towards the Middle East?
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Support for Israel and opposition to radical regimes. Backed democratic ally while opposing Soviet-supported radical governments.
Support for Israel and opposition to radical regimes. Backed democratic ally while opposing Soviet-supported radical governments.
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Which initiative aimed to develop a missile defense system?
Which initiative aimed to develop a missile defense system?
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Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI). Proposed space-based defense against incoming nuclear missiles.
Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI). Proposed space-based defense against incoming nuclear missiles.
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Identify a consequence of Reagan's tax policies on income inequality.
Identify a consequence of Reagan's tax policies on income inequality.
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Widened income gap. Tax benefits primarily helped wealthy while middle class saw limited gains.
Widened income gap. Tax benefits primarily helped wealthy while middle class saw limited gains.
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What was the result of Reagan's military buildup?
What was the result of Reagan's military buildup?
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Soviet economic strain and eventual Cold War de-escalation. Arms race pressure contributed to Soviet reform and eventual collapse.
Soviet economic strain and eventual Cold War de-escalation. Arms race pressure contributed to Soviet reform and eventual collapse.
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Which country did Reagan invade in 1983 to combat Marxism?
Which country did Reagan invade in 1983 to combat Marxism?
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Grenada. Quick military intervention to prevent communist takeover of Caribbean island.
Grenada. Quick military intervention to prevent communist takeover of Caribbean island.
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What was a primary criticism of Reagan's economic policies?
What was a primary criticism of Reagan's economic policies?
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Increased budget deficits. Tax cuts reduced revenue faster than spending cuts could compensate.
Increased budget deficits. Tax cuts reduced revenue faster than spending cuts could compensate.
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What major treaty did Reagan sign with the USSR in 1987?
What major treaty did Reagan sign with the USSR in 1987?
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Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. Historic agreement eliminating medium-range nuclear weapons from Europe.
Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. Historic agreement eliminating medium-range nuclear weapons from Europe.
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Identify the term for Reagan's conservative political coalition.
Identify the term for Reagan's conservative political coalition.
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New Right. Conservative political movement that supported Reagan's traditional values.
New Right. Conservative political movement that supported Reagan's traditional values.
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What was Reagan's approach to the federal government size?
What was Reagan's approach to the federal government size?
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Reduction of government size. Sought to limit federal programs and return power to states.
Reduction of government size. Sought to limit federal programs and return power to states.
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What phrase is associated with Reagan's vision of America?
What phrase is associated with Reagan's vision of America?
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"Shining city on a hill". Optimistic vision of America as moral leader and beacon of freedom.
"Shining city on a hill". Optimistic vision of America as moral leader and beacon of freedom.
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Which economic phenomenon was reduced during Reagan's presidency?
Which economic phenomenon was reduced during Reagan's presidency?
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Inflation. High prices and rising costs were brought under control.
Inflation. High prices and rising costs were brought under control.
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What was Reagan's relationship with labor unions?
What was Reagan's relationship with labor unions?
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Adversarial, exemplified by breaking the PATCO strike. Demonstrated tough stance by firing striking air traffic controllers.
Adversarial, exemplified by breaking the PATCO strike. Demonstrated tough stance by firing striking air traffic controllers.
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Identify the approach Reagan took towards the Soviet Union.
Identify the approach Reagan took towards the Soviet Union.
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Confrontational yet willing to negotiate. Tough military posture combined with diplomatic engagement opportunities.
Confrontational yet willing to negotiate. Tough military posture combined with diplomatic engagement opportunities.
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Which Supreme Court Justice was appointed by Reagan in 1981?
Which Supreme Court Justice was appointed by Reagan in 1981?
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Sandra Day O'Connor. First woman to serve on the Supreme Court in U.S. history.
Sandra Day O'Connor. First woman to serve on the Supreme Court in U.S. history.
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Identify the major scandal during Reagan's presidency.
Identify the major scandal during Reagan's presidency.
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Iran-Contra Affair. Secret arms sales to Iran funded Nicaraguan Contras illegally.
Iran-Contra Affair. Secret arms sales to Iran funded Nicaraguan Contras illegally.
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What was Reagan's stance on social welfare programs?
What was Reagan's stance on social welfare programs?
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Reduction in social welfare spending. Part of conservative agenda to reduce government role in social programs.
Reduction in social welfare spending. Part of conservative agenda to reduce government role in social programs.
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What was the primary goal of Reagan's foreign policy?
What was the primary goal of Reagan's foreign policy?
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Containment and rollback of communism. Strategy to stop and reverse communist influence globally.
Containment and rollback of communism. Strategy to stop and reverse communist influence globally.
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