Reagan and the 1980s

Question 1

Why did Reagan call the Soviet Union “the focus of evil in the modern world”?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: The Soviet Union had a totalitarian government.

Question 2

What steps did Reagan take in the early 1980s to renew the Cold War with the USSR?Check all of the boxes that apply.

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A: Increasing defense spending; B: Starting the Strategic Defense Initiative; C: Renewing the arms race

Question 3

What led to the breakthrough at the INF negotiations?Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: Gorbachev and Reagan signed the INF Treaty.; C: Gorbachev was willing to negotiate.; E: Americans objected to nuclear weapons.

Question 4

Why did Reagan argue that the United States should invade Grenada in 1983?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: to stop the spread of communism

Question 5

How was Nicaragua involved in the Iran-Contra affair?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D: Contra forces received money from the sale of missiles to Iran.

Question 6

How was the United States involved in the Middle East during the Cold War?Check any of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: The United States supported Israel.; C: The United States was the target of terrorist attacks.

Reagan and the 1980s Answers