What was the main intention behind the United States spending record amounts on defense and the military during the Reagan Administration?
Reagan Quiz

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History
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
Bradley Barbaro
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9 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To reduce the national debt
To head off aggressive action from its enemies, specifically the Soviets
To increase the financial wealth of the country
To decrease military power
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the main beliefs of conservatives led by Ronald Reagan in the 1980s regarding federal social programs?
They were essential for economic growth
They were too costly
They were not extensive enough
They were adequately funded
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the diagram, which of the following is NOT one of the conservative goals?
Balance federal budget
Increase size of federal government
Lower taxes
Cut spending on social programs
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did many conservatives call for after decades of social change?
A) A new political system
B) A return to traditional values
C) A technological revolution
D) A change in economic policies
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main political stance of the Moral Majority?
A) They supported candidates who favored liberal policies.
B) They supported candidates who favored conservative religious goals.
C) They supported candidates who were against religious involvement in politics.
D) They supported candidates who promoted economic reforms.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the purpose of Reagan's tax program, known as "Reaganomics"?
To increase government spending
To raise taxes on the wealthy
To cut taxes and hope taxpayers would spend more
To implement a flat tax system
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Despite the goal of a balanced budget, what did Reagan continue to spend more money on due to Cold War tensions?
Education
Healthcare
Military
Infrastructure
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the Iran-Contra affair a scandal involving?
Illegal arms sales to the Soviet Union
Secret weapons sales to Iran and funding for the Contras in Nicaragua
Embezzlement of government funds by high-ranking officials
Spying on American citizens by the government
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the Iran-Contra affair reveal about the government?
That the government was transparent in its dealings
That the government was always honest with its citizens
That the government was not being honest and made secret decisions
That the government had no control over its military
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