Ronald Reagan Flashcards

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What year was Ronald Reagan born?

A

1911

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In which state did Ronald Reagan serve as governor?

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California

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True or False: Ronald Reagan was a member of the Democratic Party before switching to the Republican Party.

A

True

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What was the name of Ronald Reagan’s economic policy?

A

Reaganomics

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Fill in the blank: Ronald Reagan served as the ___ President of the United States.

A

40th

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Which major event in 1981 is Ronald Reagan famously associated with?

A

Attempted assassination

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What significant treaty did Reagan sign with the Soviet Union in 1987?

A

Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF)

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What was the primary focus of Reagan’s foreign policy?

A

Containment of communism

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True or False: Ronald Reagan was a Hollywood actor before entering politics.

A

True

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What was the nickname given to Reagan’s strategy of reducing taxes and regulating businesses?

A

Trickle-down economics

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Who was Ronald Reagan’s Vice President?

A

George H.W. Bush

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Which major U.S. event did Reagan address in his ‘Tear down this wall!’ speech?

A

Berlin Wall

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Fill in the blank: Ronald Reagan was the first president to appoint a woman to the Supreme Court, ___.

A

Sandra Day O’Connor

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What year did Ronald Reagan first take office as President?

A

1981

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What major social issue did Reagan’s administration focus on during the 1980s?

A

Drug abuse

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Which country did Reagan famously refer to as the ‘Evil Empire’?

A

Soviet Union

17
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True or False: Ronald Reagan was in office during the Gulf War.

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What was the primary goal of the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) proposed by Reagan?

A

To develop a missile defense system

19
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Who did Ronald Reagan defeat in the 1984 presidential election?

A

Walter Mondale

20
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Fill in the blank: Ronald Reagan’s administration is often credited with ending the ___ War.

21
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What was the economic condition of the U.S. when Reagan took office?

A

Stagflation

22
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What was the name of the scandal involving arms sales to Iran during Reagan’s presidency?

A

Iran-Contra Affair

23
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True or False: Ronald Reagan was the oldest person to assume the presidency at the age of 69.

24
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Which famous speech did Reagan deliver at the National Cathedral following the assassination attempt on him?

A

A speech on faith and resilience

25
What year did Ronald Reagan leave office?
1989
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Fill in the blank: Ronald Reagan's presidency is often associated with a revival of ___ values.
Conservative
27
What legacy is Ronald Reagan known for in terms of the economy?
Economic growth and tax cuts
28
What major healthcare initiative did Reagan face criticism for during his presidency?
AIDS crisis response