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Reagan and the 1980s — Quiz

Question 3 • United States History and Geography

How did the strong economy that emerged during the Reagan years affect social change in the 1980s?

Answer
A
Increased funding for social programs helped Americans.
B
New technology created a demand for new products.
C
Government programs that protected the environment grew.
D
Diseases such as AIDS became less of a problem.

Explanation

Economic growth during the 1980s helped expand consumer spending and the market for new technologies, creating demand for products such as personal computers and other electronics. The other choices do not fit: AIDS became a serious public health crisis, and the Reagan administration generally cut social spending and reduced environmental protections rather than expanding them.

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