AHIS 101 Inquizitive week 12

Match each of the following events with the way in which they limited Carter's ability to be a successful president -Carter seemed to blame Americans for his own failings as president and lost some of their support -Unemployment and prices rose despite Carter's efforts to reduce taxes and increase spending -Carter and America appeared weak on the world stage, gasoline prices rose to record levels, and the public followed the story obsessively -Carter refused to sign the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT II) treaty and announced what would be called the Carter Doctrine

- "crisis of confidence" speech - economic crisis - Iranian hostage crisis - the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan

Complete the passage below describing how Reagan's presidency influenced liberal ideas and institutions Under Reagan, the - lost much of its political power as Reagan did not support -. During the 1980s, a record number of jobs were created, but union membership - steadily over the decade

- AFL-CIO - unions - dropped

How did Carter lose the support of Christians who were part of the growing religious Right?

- Carter did not support efforts to restore daily prayer in schools. - Carter refused to ban abortions. - Carter supported the Equal Rights Amendment.

Identify the aspects of Carter's personality that limited his success as a president

- Carter failed to inspire the nation and came off as preachy and negative. - Carter's desire to be a "strong, aggressive president" made it difficult for him to get Congress to pass any of his bills. - Carter liked to micromanage and tried to do too much too fast.

What major social and economic issues and innovations emerged in the United States during the 1980s, and what was their impact?

- Partly because of Reagan's decision not to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic, AIDS became the leading cause of death for young men by the turn of the century. - With the emergence of the microprocessor, personal computers became a reality and accelerated economic globalization. - As tax cuts resulted in increased consumer spending, homelessness and poverty—especially in urban areas—skyrocketed.

What steps did Reagan take to end the cold war? Put the events leading up to the end of the cold war in chronological order

- Reagan begins a massive military buildup - Reagan authorizes the development of the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) - The United States and Soviet Union sign the Intermediate Nuclear Forces Agreement - Reagan calls for Gorbachev to tear down the Berlin Wall.

Why did HIV/AIDS become such a significant problem in the United States?

- Reagan's advisors encouraged him not to address the problem.

During his presidency, Carter's relationship with Congress deteriorated quickly, while his relations with the American people deteriorated over time

- The Reagan Doctrine granted U.S. support to brutal dictatorships in order to oppose Soviet expansion. - The Reagan Doctrine supported U.S. attempts to outspend the Soviet Union in an arms race.

Identify the legacies of Reaganomics

- The country was left with a large amount of debt. - The economy prospered for years after Reagan left office.

How did demographic changes make conservative politics more popular

- The number of senior citizens in the United States increased. - Americans migrated to conservative Sun Belt states.

Complete the passage below describing the extent to which a "Reagan Revolution" occurred. Despite Reagan's pledges to reduce the size of the -, the number of federal employees - under Reagan's watch, and he never succeeded in abolishing federal agencies or making sharp cuts in spending on some government services such as -. Nevertheless, his popularity and the economic resurgence that took place during his presidency helped his agenda dominate the nation's politics for the next twenty years.

- federal government - increased - Social Security

Complete the passage below describing the impact of Reagan's tax cuts on American consumerism and the economy. The American public generally embraced Reagan's emphasis on - over Carter's emphasis on -. Reagan's tax cuts encouraged - from consumers and, in some ways, worked far too well.

- prosperity - propriety - increased spending

Complete the passage below describing the changing political landscape of the United States In the election of 1980, Reagan won a large victory over Carter. He convinced many - to -. This shift signaled the beginning of the Reagan era.

- white southern Democrats - switch to the Republican party

As president, Reagan convinced Congress to significantly reduce spending for many social welfare programs, as he had promised to do as a candidate.

False

During his presidency, Carter's relationship with Congress deteriorated quickly, while his relations with the American people deteriorated over time

True