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The Contemporary Nation — Test

Question 4 • United States History

Which of these campaign promises did Reagan fail to keep?

Answer
A
reducing federal spending
B
reducing unemployment
C
building a strong military
D
increasing income taxes

Explanation

Reagan promised to reduce federal spending, but federal spending increased during his presidency, in part because of large increases in defense spending and rising interest costs. So the promise he failed to keep was reducing federal spending. He did build up the military, and income tax rates were cut rather than increased.

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