HISTORY
THE COLD WAR ERA
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Question
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Liberal
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Conservative
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Ronald Reagan was the 40th President of the United States (1981–1989). A Republican and former actor and governor of California, he energized the conservative movement in the United States from 1964.
Detailed explanation-2: -He believed in federalism and free markets, passed policies to encourage development of private business, and routinely criticized and defunded the public sector. Despite his support for limited government, he greatly accelerated the nation’s War on Drugs.
Detailed explanation-3: -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 and transitioned Cold War policy away from détente with the Soviet Union.
Detailed explanation-4: -Reagan’s charm, geniality, and ability to connect with average citizens as well as world leaders earned him the nickname “The Great Communicator.” Through his speeches and actions, Reagan restored the confidence of the American public in the office of the president. Decades after he…
Detailed explanation-5: -President of the U.S. 1981-1989, “Great Communicator” Republican, played a major role in helping end the Cold War; known for his economic plan of Reaganomics.