Ronald Reagan Flashcards

1
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What year was Ronald Reagan born?

A

1911

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2
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In which state did Ronald Reagan serve as governor?

A

California

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3
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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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4
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What was the name of Ronald Reagan’s economic policy?

A

Reaganomics

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5
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Fill in the blank: Ronald Reagan served as the ___ President of the United States.

A

40th

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6
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Which major event in 1981 is Ronald Reagan famously associated with?

A

Attempted assassination

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7
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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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8
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What was the primary focus of Reagan’s foreign policy?

A

Containment of communism

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9
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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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11
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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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14
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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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16
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Which country did Reagan famously refer to as the ‘Evil Empire’?

A

Soviet Union

17
Q

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

A

False

18
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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
Q

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

A

Cold

21
Q

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
Q

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

A

True

24
Q

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

A

A speech on faith and resilience

25
Q

What year did Ronald Reagan leave office?

A

1989

26
Q

Fill in the blank: Ronald Reagan’s presidency is often associated with a revival of ___ values.

A

Conservative

27
Q

What legacy is Ronald Reagan known for in terms of the economy?

A

Economic growth and tax cuts

28
Q

What major healthcare initiative did Reagan face criticism for during his presidency?

A

AIDS crisis response