The Reagan Years 222

How did President Reagan improve the status of women during his time in office? He put his wife in charge of the War on Drugs. He helped gain passage of the Equal Rights Amendment. He appointed the first female justice to the Supreme Court. He proposed legislation designed to stop gender discrimination.

He appointed the first female justice to the Supreme Court.

Which statement best explains the result of the 1980 election for Jimmy Carter? He did not address women's rights issues in the country. He did not solve the economic challenges facing the country. He called for a stronger national defense to protect the country. He argued for large cuts in government programs around the country.

He did not solve the economic challenges facing the country.

Based on the theory of supply-side economics, how does cutting taxes encourage economic growth? It allows businesses to raise prices on basic goods. It allows consumers to spend more money on products. It increases government revenue to fund public projects. It provides more money for government assistance programs.

It allows consumers to spend more money on products.

What happened to inflation during the 1982 economic boom? It increased at a high rate. It returned to normal levels. It was limited by consumers. It was regulated by businesses.

It returned to normal levels.

Read the excerpt from President Reagan's 1987 speech. "General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization, come here to this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" Which statement best captures President Reagan's argument for removal of the Berlin Wall? It would increase rights and end discrimination. It would reduce conflict and promote economic growth. It would build a stronger alliance between the countries. It would allow citizens to freely travel throughout the continent.

It would reduce conflict and promote economic growth.

What were the effects of the War on Drugs? Select three options. Prison populations increased. No-knock warrants were banned. Government agencies expanded. Government regulations were reduced. Mandatory sentencing laws were passed.

Prison populations increased. Government agencies expanded. Mandatory sentencing laws were passed.

Which political party was favored by the conservative movement? Democratic Liberal Republican Socialist

Republican

Which statement best explains what caused the growth shown in the graph? The government cut taxes and increased spending. The government lowered interest rates and controlled inflation. The government stimulated economic growth and minimized unemployment. The government reduced government regulations and encouraged investments.

The government cut taxes and increased spending.

Based on the graph, which statement best explains why many Americans opposed President Reagan's economic policies? The increase in income was not enough to help many families. The increase in income was paid for by government borrowing. The increase in income went mostly to the wealthiest Americans. The increase in income caused more Americans to pay higher taxes.

The increase in income went mostly to the wealthiest Americans.

Which best describes the global response to the famine in Ethiopia? There was general indifference. There was an outpouring of support. There was a series of treaties signed. There were attempts to overthrow the government.

There was an outpouring of support.

Which statement best describes the results of the election of 1980? Voters gave Republicans a resounding victory. New voters were responsible for the margin of victory. Different sections of the nation supported different parties. The balance of power in the House and Senate remained the same.

Voters gave Republicans a resounding victory.

Which strategy was used by the United States and other countries to pressure South Africa to end the system of apartheid? military attack violent protests limiting immigration economic sanctions

economic sanctions

Which economic factors increased as a result of Reagan's economic policy? Select three options. employment personal debt income taxes interest rates federal spending

employment personal debt federal spending

Which ideas did conservatives of the 1980s support? Select three options. lower income taxes reduced drug penalties fewer government programs stronger national government increased regulation of business

lower income taxes fewer government programs stronger national government

What was the primary cause of the famine in Ethiopia between 1984 and 1985? civil war global boycott severe drought government corruption

severe drought

Why did the United States support the Contras against the Sandinista government of Nicaragua? to prevent loss of life in revolutions to slow the growth of Iranian influence to keep terrorist groups from taking hostages to stop the spread of socialism in Latin America

to stop the spread of socialism in Latin America