Question 1

The result of tax cuts without corresponding spending cuts during President Reagan's first term was that

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The answer of The result of tax cuts without corresponding...

Question 2

President Reagan's anti-missile defense system involved laser-equipped

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President Reagan's anti-missile defense system, known as the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), proposed using satellites equipped with lasers to intercept and destroy incoming missiles.

Question 3

What was the outcome of the Camp David Accords?

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The Camp David Accords led to Egypt officially recognizing the existence of Israel, marking a significant step towards peace between the two nations.

Question 4

Why did the Proposition 13 initiative spread across the nation?

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Proposition 13, passed in California in 1978, was a result of a grassroots tax revolt aimed at reducing property taxes. Its success inspired similar tax reduction movements across the nation.

Question 5

Which of the following organizations embraced Ronald Reagan in the 1980 presidential election, helping him secure a victory?

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The Moral Majority, a prominent conservative Christian political organization, supported Ronald Reagan in the 1980 election, aligning with his conservative values and helping him gain significant support from religious voters.

Question 6

Which of the following developments proved beneficial to Reagan politically?

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The migration of older and elderly adults to conservative Sunbelt states helped bolster Reagan's political support in those regions, which were key to his electoral success.

Question 7

As a result of his __________, President Carter began to lose the public's confidence.

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President Carter's "Crisis of Confidence" speech, also known as the "Malaise Speech," was perceived negatively by the public, leading to a loss of confidence in his leadership.

Question 8

According to the textbook, President Reagan was very successful in transforming the __________ while in office because of his conservative appointments.

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President Reagan was successful in transforming the judicial system through his conservative appointments, which had a lasting impact on the judiciary.

Question 9

Activist Phyllis Schlafly's organization STOP (Stop Taking Our Privileges) warned that passage of the __________ would allow husbands to desert their wives, force women into military service, and allow gays to marry.

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Phyllis Schlafly's organization STOP was specifically aimed at opposing the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which she argued would have negative consequences for women and families.

Question 10

During the 1970s, many corporations created __________ to distribute money to pro-business political candidates.

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During the 1970s, many corporations established political action committees (PACs) to legally collect and distribute funds to support pro-business political candidates.

Question 11

Which of the following was part of the economic plan proposed by Reaganomics?

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Reaganomics included "supply-side" tax cuts, which aimed to stimulate economic growth by reducing taxes, particularly for businesses and the wealthy, to encourage investment and production.

Question 12

According to the textbook, President Reagan's foremost international concern was

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President Reagan's foremost international concern was Central America, where he focused on combating the spread of communism and supporting anti-communist movements.

Question 13

Heading into the 1984 presidential election, reporters began to use the term __________ to describe President Reagan's first four years in office.

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The term "Reagan Revolution" was used to describe President Reagan's first four years in office, highlighting the significant political and economic changes he implemented.

Question 14

In the 1984 presidential election, Democrat __________ was the first female vice-presidential candidate ever nominated.

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Geraldine Ferraro was the first female vice-presidential candidate nominated by a major American political party when she ran with Democratic presidential candidate Walter Mondale in 1984.

Question 15

What was one reason why the Iranian hostage crisis was significant?

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The Iranian hostage crisis was significant because it overshadowed President Carter's administration, highlighting his perceived inability to effectively handle the situation, which affected his leadership and re-election prospects.

Question 16

President Reagan appointed __________ as the first female justice of the Supreme Court.

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Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed by President Ronald Reagan as the first female justice of the U.S. Supreme Court in 1981.

Question 17

During Reagan's administration, the __________ Department was given a "blank check" to purchase whatever they needed.

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The Defense Department was given a "blank check" during Reagan's administration to increase military spending significantly.

Question 18

Which of the following was part of Ronald Reagan's campaign platform in 1980?

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Ronald Reagan's 1980 campaign platform included increasing military spending as part of his strategy to strengthen national defense.

Question 19

Which of the following statements accurately describes the 1980 election?

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Ronald Reagan won the 1980 presidential election in a landslide victory against incumbent President Jimmy Carter.

Question 20

President Reagan planned on beating the Russians in the Cold War by

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President Reagan's strategy, known as the Reagan Doctrine, involved increasing U.S. defense spending to put financial pressure on the Soviet Union, which could not keep up with the arms race, thereby overwhelming them financially and militarily.

Quiz 29: Conservative Revival, 1977-1990