The Reagan Years

Question 1

Based on the theory of supply-side economics, how does cutting taxes encourage economic growth?

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It allows consumers to spend more money on products.

Question 2

Which political party was favored by the conservative movement?

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Republican

Question 3

Which strategy was used by the United States and other countries to pressure South Africa to end the system of apartheid?

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economic sanctions

Question 4

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.

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

Question 5

Study the graph of average US income growth in the 1980s.

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The increase in income went mostly to the wealthiest Americans.

Question 6

What was the primary cause of the famine in Ethiopia between 1984 and 1985?

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severe drought

Question 7

Which ideas did conservatives of the 1980s support? Select three options.lower income taxesreduced drug penaltiesfewer government programsstronger national governmentincreased regulation of business

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lower income taxes; fewer government programs; stronger national government

Question 8

Why did the United States support the Contras against the Sandinista government of Nicaragua?

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to stop the spread of socialism in Latin America

Question 9

Which statement best explains the result of the 1980 election for Jimmy Carter?

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He did not solve the economic challenges facing the country.

Question 10

What happened to inflation during the 1982 economic boom?

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It returned to normal levels.

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