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The Reagan Era

Question 5 • Fall 24 US History B IC

What was a result of the "Star Wars” program?

Answer
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.

Explanation

The “Star Wars” program was President Reagan’s proposed missile-defense system, officially called the Strategic Defense Initiative. The USSR viewed it as a threat and increased its military and weapons spending in response, adding pressure to its already strained economy. The program did not destroy missiles in space, so choice A is incorrect.

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