(US HISTORY) The Reagan Era

Which political side grew more popular in the 1980s? the right the left the north the south

A. The right.

What did Reagan's "peace through strength" Cold War approach mean? He wanted to cut ties with the USSR. He wanted to increase the national defense. He wanted to spend less money on the US military. He wanted to send diplomats to communist countries.

B. He wanted to increase the national defense.

What are characteristics of Russia today? Check all that apply. By area, it is the largest country in the world. The country has been banned from the United Nations. It is the world's largest producer of oil and natural gas. The elected officials promote democracy and economic freedom. In recent years, the government has become more controlling.

By area, it is the largest country in the world. It is the world's largest producer of oil and natural gas. In recent years, the government has become more controlling.

What is one major event that happened after the Berlin Wall came down? Russia grew weak and powerless. Germany's economy collapsed. The USSR broke up into several nations. The US elected Ronald Reagan as president.

C. The USSR broke up into several nations.

What was "Reaganomics"? a political policy that ensured the growth of conservative beliefs a social policy that fought against drug abuse and drug incarceration an economic policy that cut taxes to encourage economic growth a diplomatic policy that encouraged weapons reduction in the US and USSR

C. an economic policy that cut taxes to encourage economic growth

What is one reason Mikhail Gorbachev was important? He was a Russian diplomat who created more tension between the US and the USSR. He was a Russian spy who helped to bring down the Berlin Wall. He was a Russian immigrant who developed the "Star Wars" program. He was a Russian leader who wanted to improve relations with the West.

D. He was a Russian leader who wanted to improve relations with the West.

What did Reagan believe the government should do to improve the economy? increase large government agencies invest in social programs reduce the national debt become smaller and more efficient

D. become smaller and more efficient

How did Reagan try to make the government smaller? Check all that apply. He cut funding for drug programs and federal drug-control agencies. He eliminated government programs to address money mismanagement. He decreased spending on nuclear weapons and anti-ballistic missiles. He proposed cutting funding to certain government agencies and groups. He reduced government regulations on business.

He cut funding for drug programs and federal drug- control agencies. He eliminated government programs to address money mismanagement. He decreased spending on the nuclear weapons and anti-ballistic missiles.

What did conservatives in the 1980s support? Check all that apply. more social programs lower taxes a decreased international role fewer government programs less regulation of businesses a stronger national government

Lower Taxes Fewer government programs Less regulation of businesses A stronger national government

What were some of the positive effects of the booming 1980s economy? Check all that apply. Personal debts decreased. New jobs were created. Lower interest rates allowed people to borrow money. Inflation returned to normal levels. The national debt was paid off. Unemployment rates fell.

New jobs were created. Lower interest rates allowed people to borrow money. Inflation returned to normal levels. Unemployment rates fell.