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Reagan and the Evil Empire

Question 4 • U.S. History 2026 - 3311 B

A criticism of President Reagan’s economic policies during the 1980s was that his policies

Answer
A
helped only the wealthy.
B
lowered the national debt.
C
lowered federal spending.
D
helped social programs.

Explanation

Critics argued that Reagan’s tax cuts and other economic policies disproportionately benefited wealthy Americans and businesses, while providing less help to lower-income people. This criticism is often summarized as the policies “helped only the wealthy.” The national debt increased during the 1980s, and federal spending on many social programs was cut, so choices B, C, and D do not fit.

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