THE RISE OF POLITICAL CONSERVATISM 1980 1992
THE ELECTION OF RONALD REAGAN IN 1980
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The astronauts never achieved their mission but Drake lived a long, successful life on the sea.
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Both Drake and the astronauts were brave explorers who shared their love of adventure.
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The astronauts would go down in history for their successful mission but Drake never accomplished his goal.
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Both Drake and the astronauts were brave explorers who gave their lives for what they loved.
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Detailed explanation-1: -When Reagan tells of the seaman Sir Francis Drake, what is his reason for mentioning this person from history? The astronauts never achieved their mission but Drake lived a long, successful life on the sea. Both Drake and the astronauts were brave explorers who shared their love of adventure.
Detailed explanation-2: -What is the main effect of the author mentioning the State of the Union in the first line of the address? To emphasize the historic nature of the tragedy that occurred.
Detailed explanation-3: -"Brave” Reagan alludes to two past tragedies: the loss of three astronauts in an accident on the ground and Sir Francis Drake’s death. He does so to demonstrate the immense dedication the astronauts possessed to the space program and their interest in expanding their knowledge for both themselves and America.