Republican Dominance And Its Opponents 1981-92

Question 1

What is the primary economic policy associated with Ronald Reagan’s presidency?

Answer 1

Reaganomics

Question 2

True or False: Reaganomics emphasized tax cuts, deregulation, and reduced government spending.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: Reaganomics is based on the theory of _____ economics, which argues that lower taxes lead to increased investment and economic growth.

Answer 3

supply-side

Question 4

Which of the following was a key component of Reaganomics? A) Increased government spending B) Tax cuts C) Higher regulations

Answer 4

B) Tax cuts

Question 5

What was one major criticism of Reaganomics regarding its impact on income inequality?

Answer 5

It contributed to increased income inequality.

Question 6

What is the Religious Right?

Answer 6

A political movement that advocates for the integration of Christian values into public policy and governance.

Question 7

True or False: The Religious Right primarily influences only the Republican Party.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Fill in the blank: The Religious Right emerged in the ________ (decade).

Answer 8

1970s

Question 9

Which social issues are commonly associated with the Religious Right?

Answer 9

Abortion, same-sex marriage, and education policies.

Question 10

Name one key organization associated with the Religious Right.

Answer 10

The Moral Majority

Question 11

When did the AIDS disease require its name

Answer 11

1982

Question 12

What was the AIDS coalition group called formed in 1987

Answer 12

ACT UP ( AIDS coalition to unleash power)

Question 13

How many people died of AIDS by 1995

Answer 13

Over 300,000

Question 14

Name five reasons why the federal government was slow to act upon the AIDS crisis

Answer 14

Budgets cuts from Reagan
Heavy Christian presence meant that it was seen as a sin
Limited medical knowledge
Not a country wide crisis to begin with
Not enough public awareness raised

Question 15

Who were rock hudson , Ali gertz , Larry Kramer and Ryan white

Answer 15

1) actor who died from aids
2) 16 year old girl who contracted aids from a bi bartender
3) founder of ACT UP
4)school boy who contracted aids from contaminated blood

Question 16

Explain the latasha Harlan’s case

Answer 16

She had an altercation at a store owned by soon ja du who thought she was stealing milk , leading her to fatally shoot latasha (15 years old) in the back of the head. There was security footage of this occurring , despite this soon ja du was not convicted and only sentenced to 5 years of probation.

Question 17

Who was Robert Johnson and why is he an example of black success

Answer 17

He was the first African American to become a billionaire after launching black entertainment television in 1983. He’s an example of succes due o him being the first billionaire showing it could be done.

Question 18

Name three barriers Rodney king faced in achieving justice

Answer 18

1) 5% of drivers were African American in Florida but 70% of these were stopped
2) defence had the hearing moved to a predominately white area
3) systematic racism in the judicial system

Question 19

What was the average income of black Americans compared to white Americans

Answer 19

$24000 compared to white $40100