Reagan Quiz

Reagan Quiz

9th - 12th Grade

9 Qs

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Reagan Quiz

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Assessment

Quiz

History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Bradley Barbaro

FREE Resource

9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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

Media Image

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