USA HISTORY

THE RISE OF POLITICAL CONSERVATISM 1980 1992

THE ELECTION OF RONALD REAGAN IN 1980

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What word best describes Reagan’s status today among conservatives?
A
Debated
B
Reviled
C
Forgotten
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Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Upon taking office, Reagan argued that the United States faced a dire crisis, and that the best way to address this crisis was through conservative reforms. His major policy priorities were increasing military spending, cutting taxes, reducing non-military federal spending, and restricting federal regulations.

Detailed explanation-2: -In his first term, Reagan implemented “Reaganomics", which involved economic deregulation and cuts in both taxes and government spending during a period of stagflation. He escalated an arms race with the Soviet Union and transitioned Cold War policy from détente to rollback.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which best summarizes the meaning of Reagan’s words? The United States is strong and will defend any nation facing communist aggression.

Detailed explanation-4: -In his first Inaugural address on January 20, 1981, President Ronald Reagan addresses major issues affecting the nation, including rising inflation, the Iran hostage crisis, and unemployment. His speech points out that the government was part of the problem in that present economic distress, not just the nation alone.

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