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What was the purpose of President Reagan’s speech? Check all that apply.to denounce intercontinental ballistic missiles to justify an increase in the defense budgetto introduce the Strategic Defense Initiative to gain support for the policy of détente to announce the end of the Cold Warto call for a new Cold War strategy

A
to denounce intercontinental ballistic missiles
B
to justify an increase in the defense budget
C
to introduce the Strategic Defense Initiative
D
to gain support for the policy of détente
E
to announce the end of the Cold War
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to call for a new Cold War strategy
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Why does Reagan claim the United States needs a strong defense policy?

A
to discourage a Soviet attack
B
to invade socialist nations
C
to end communism around the world
D
to support an aggressive foreign policy
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According to this excerpt, what does Reagan believe is the best way to reduce the risk of war?

A
signing ironclad agreements
B
building up a powerful military
C
bringing an end to the arms race
D
speaking out against communism
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Which argument does Reagan make in this clip from his address?

A
The USSR has achieved a balance with the US in missile stockpiles.
B
The USSR will never achieve parity with the US in missile stockpiles.
C
The USSR has outpaced the US in stockpiling nuclear weapons.
D
The USSR and the US should stop stockpiling nuclear weapons.
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Which argument does President Reagan support by referring to how the defense budget has changed?

A
The Strategic Defense Initiative should not be paid for with taxpayer dollars.
B
The Strategic Defense Initiative will be too burdensome for American taxpayers.
C
The federal budget should be cut to reduce military and defense spending.
D
The federal budget can withstand a proposed increase in military spending.
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According to Reagan, what could result from the implementation of "Star Wars”?

A
It could ramp up the arms race.
B
It could end the risk of a missile attack.
C
It could raise the threat of a nuclear war.
D
It could end communist control of the East.

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