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What did Reagan believe the government should do to improve the economy?

A
increase large government agencies
B
invest in social programs
C
reduce the national debt
D
become smaller and more efficient
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Which political side grew more popular in the 1980s?

A
the right
B
the left
C
the north
D
the south
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What were some of the positive effects of the booming 1980s economy? Check all that apply. Personal debts decreased. New jobs were created. Lower interest rates allowed people to borrow money. Inflation returned to normal levels.The national debt was paid off. Unemployment rates fell.

A
Personal debts decreased.
B
New jobs were created.
C
Lower interest rates allowed people to borrow money.
D
Inflation returned to normal levels.
E
The national debt was paid off.
F
Unemployment rates fell.
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What is one major event that happened after the Berlin Wall came down?

A
Russia grew weak and powerless.
B
Germany’s economy collapsed.
C
The USSR broke up into several nations.
D
The US elected Ronald Reagan as president.
5

What is one reason the economy declined in the 1980s?

A
The national debt tripled as spending increased.
B
The number of skilled jobs decreased due to reduced demand.
C
The reduction in international trade meant fewer tariffs.
D
The lack of jobs meant more social programs were needed.
6

What was a campaign belief in the 1980 presidential election?

A
Carter called for a stronger national defense.
B
Carter promised to appoint a woman to the Supreme Court.
C
Reagan endorsed a conservative economic policy.
D
Reagan supported the Equal Rights Amendment.
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What did Reagan’s "peace through strength” Cold War approach mean?

A
He wanted to cut ties with the USSR.
B
He wanted to increase the national defense.
C
He wanted to spend less money on the US military.
D
He wanted to send diplomats to communist countries.
8

What did conservatives in the 1980s support? Check all that apply. more social programs lower taxesa decreased international role fewer government programsless regulation of businessesa stronger national government

A
more social programs
B
lower taxes
C
a decreased international role
D
fewer government programs
E
less regulation of businesses
F
a stronger national government
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What was a result of the "Star Wars” program?

A
Missiles in space were destroyed.
B
Reagan did not become president for a second term.
C
The USSR increased weapons spending.
D
The US decreased the budget for national defense.
10

What was "Reaganomics”?

A
a political policy that ensured the growth of conservative beliefs
B
a social policy that fought against drug abuse and drug incarceration
C
an economic policy that cut taxes to encourage economic growth
D
a diplomatic policy that encouraged weapons reduction in the US and USSR
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What was "Reaganomics”?

A
a political policy that ensured the growth of conservative beliefs
B
a social policy that fought against drug abuse and drug incarceration
C
an economic policy that cut taxes to encourage economic growth
D
a diplomatic policy that encouraged weapons reduction in the US and USSR
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What did conservatives in the 1980s support? Check all that apply.

A
more social programs
B
lower taxes
C
a decreased international role
D
fewer government programs
E
less regulation of businesses
F
a stronger national government
13

What performance trend developed in the US economy in 1982?

A
It collapsed.
B
It began relying heavily on skilled labor.
C
It began to boom.
D
It grew steadily but unemployment rose.
14

What are characteristics of Russia today? Check all that apply.

A
By area, it is the largest country in the world.
B
The country has been banned from the United Nations.
C
It is the world’s largest producer of oil and natural gas.
D
The elected officials promote democracy and economic freedom.
E
In recent years, the government has become more controlling.
15

What did Reagan believe the government should do to improve the economy?

A
increase large government agencies
B
invest in social programs
C
reduce the national debt
D
become smaller and more efficient
16

What is one reason Mikhail Gorbachev was important?

A
He was a Russian diplomat who created more tension between the US and the USSR.
B
He was a Russian spy who helped to bring down the Berlin Wall.
C
He was a Russian immigrant who developed the “Star Wars” program.
D
He was a Russian leader who wanted to improve relations with the West.
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What did Reagan’s "peace through strength” Cold War approach mean?

A
He wanted to cut ties with the USSR.
B
He wanted to increase the national defense.
C
He wanted to spend less money on the US military.
D
He wanted to send diplomats to communist countries.
18

What did the US and USSR agree on in the INF Treaty?

A
They agreed to reduce nuclear weapons.
B
They agreed that new European nations would be democratic.
C
They agreed to tear down the Berlin Wall.
D
They agreed that the USSR should break into several countries.
19

What was a campaign belief in the 1980 presidential election?

A
Carter called for a stronger national defense.
B
Carter promised to appoint a woman to the Supreme Court.
C
Reagan endorsed a conservative economic policy.
D
Reagan supported the Equal Rights Amendment.
20

What is one reason the economy declined in the 1980s?

A
The national debt tripled as spending increased.
B
The number of skilled jobs decreased due to reduced demand.
C
The reduction in international trade meant fewer tariffs.
D
The lack of jobs meant more social programs were needed.

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