Grandpa Ronny Flashcards
This group worked hand in hand with the new right to get the people to vote for conservative candidates? It appealed to the social issues of people
Moral Majority
Conservative coalition that emerged in response to the counter culture? It tried to return to the 50’s.
The New Right
What are some things endorsed by the moral majority?
School prayer, lower taxes, smaller government, stronger military
Who made up the moral majority? What was their goal?
Religious groups, infuse politics and religion
What did the moral majority see as the main problem for the nation?
Lack of spirituality
What were some things opposed by the moral majority?
Gun control, abortion, homosexual rights, affirmative action, school busing, nuclear disarmament
Who was the democratic hopeful that sought to run against Reagan?
Teddy Kennedy
What was the chappaquiddick incident and what were it’s effects?
Ted Kennedy was drunk driving, drove into a lake, and killed a girl. He then proceeded to try to cover it up. It derailed his hopes of the presidency
Reagan’s opponent in the election of 1980?
Jimmy carter
Reagan’s first presidency in which he informed to FBI on possible communists?
President of screen actors guild
What state was Reagan governor of?
California
Who was Ronald Reagan’s wife and what was her main issue during Ron’s presidency?
Nancy Reagan, war on drugs
Nancy Reagan’s war on drugs slogan?
“Just say no”
What were Reagan’s main goals during his presidency?
Shrink federal gov, go back to traditional morals and values, stimulate business by removing regulations, strengthen military
Who attempted to assassinate Ronald Reagan and who was he trying to impress?
John hinkley, Jodie foster
Man who was shot in the head and lived and would campaign for gun control in a wheel chair the rest of his life?
James Brady, sec of press
What was the plan for defense against nuclear missiles called?
SDI, Star Wars
What were the effects of SDI?
Russia tries to match spending, US spends massive amount of money
Reagan’s opponent in the election of 1984?
Walter Mondale
Who was the first black presidential candidate?
Jesse Jackson
Who was Walter mondales VP choice and what is the significance?
Geraldine Ferrero, 1st woman VP candidate
What is referred to as “Russia’s Vietnam?”
War in Afghanistan
What was Russia’s opposition in Afghanistan?
The Mhujadeen
What were some ways Reagan enhanced the military?
New missiles, advanced training, new subs, B-2 bombers, additional missile sights
