Ronald Reagan Flashcards

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1
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What number President was Ronald Reagan?

A

40th

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What years did he serve as President?

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1981-1989

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Who was Robald Reagans Vice President?

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George Bush

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What political party was Ronald Reagan with?

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Republican Party

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Who was Ronald Reagans wife?

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Nancy Reagan

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Who had the nicknames “the great communicator” and “the gipper”?

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Ronald Reagan

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Ronald Reagan is well known for being President at the end of what war?

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The Cold War with the Soviet Union.

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What else is Reagan famous enough for?

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His policy “ Reagan nomics” and being a famous Hollywood actor.

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Why did Ronald Reagan quit acting?

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In WWII he was called to active duty to serve in the Army.

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Was Ronald Reagan always a Republican?

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First he was a democrat and then changed to Republican as his views changed.

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What other political work did Ronald Reagan do?

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He was Governor of California for two years before he ran and won for President.

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Who did Ronald Reagan run against for President?

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Jimmy Carter

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What was Reagans goal as President?

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“To go down as President who made Americans believe in themselves again”

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Reagan wanted people to ___________________

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Believe in themselves and not rely on the government.

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President Reagan spent a lot of money to build up the ____________ and the ___________________.

A

Military and the Stock pile

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16
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What speech is Reagan famous for?

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His speech at the Berlin Wall where he said,” TEAR DOWN THAT WALL!”

17
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What did Reagan die from?

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Alzheimer’s disease in 2004

18
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Reagan was shot by an assassin in what year?

A

1981 and he joked “ I forgot to duck.”

19
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Ronald saved how many people when he worked as a lifeguard?

A

77 people

20
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What was Regans favorite snack?

A

Jelly beans called Jelly Bellies

21
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True or false - Ronald Reagan was the oldest president in US History?

A

TRUE