USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Reagan promised a restoration of the nation’s military strength at a time when 60 percent of Americans polled felt defense spending was too low. Reagan also promised an end to “trust me government", and to restore economic health by implementing a supply-side economic policy.

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: -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-4: -Ronald Reagan won the Republican Presidential nomination in 1980 and chose as his running mate former Texas Congressman and United Nations Ambassador George Bush. Voters troubled by inflation and by the year-long confinement of Americans in Iran swept the Republican ticket into office.