USA HISTORY

THE RISE OF POLITICAL CONSERVATISM 1980 1992

PRESIDENT RONALD REAGANS FOREIGN POLICY

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“To be prepared for war is one of the mosteffective means of preserving peace”-Ronald ReaganThis Reagan quote is the basis for
A
Peace Through Strength
B
Reaganomics
C
Conservativism
D
Start Wars
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The foundation of Reagan’s foreign policy, known as the Reagan Doctrine, was the support of freedom for all people around the world. His commitment to the idea of “peace through strength” led to the modernization of our military forces.

Detailed explanation-2: -In his speech, “A Time for Choosing", Reagan stressed the need for smaller government. The speech raised 1 million dollars for Goldwater and is considered the event that launched Reagan’s political career.

Detailed explanation-3: -’Peace Through Strength’ is the notion that a strong military presence can preserve peace. It has been used successfully by leaders throughout history, most famously by President Ronald Reagan, who used this approach of deterring aggression to end the Cold War in the 1980s.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the speech, Reagan revealed his ideological motivation: “The Founding Fathers knew a government can’t control the economy without controlling people. And they knew when a government sets out to do that, it must use force and coercion to achieve its purpose.

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