Ronald Reagan: A Transformative President

The video discusses Ronald Reagan's transformative presidency, highlighting his shift from a New Deal supporter to a proponent of supply-side economics and deregulation. It covers his early life, political rise, and significant policies, including tax cuts and foreign interventions. Reagan's presidency marked a shift towards a market-driven economy, impacting the American middle class and global politics. His legacy includes the end of the Cold War and controversial economic policies that influenced future generations.

What was Ronald Reagan's famous declaration in his first inaugural address?

• Government is the solution to our problem.

• Government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.

• The economy is the problem.

• The American people are the solution.

What was Reagan's profession before he entered politics?

• Doctor

• Lawyer

• Actor

• Engineer

Who influenced Reagan's shift towards right-wing politics?

• His first wife, Jane Wyman

• His father

• His second wife, Nancy Davis

• His brother

What was the economic theory promoted by Reagan that aimed to stimulate the economy by reducing taxes on the wealthy?

• Keynesian Economics

• Supply-Side Economics

• Demand-Side Economics

• Monetarism

What nickname was given to Reagan due to his ability to deflect criticism?

• The Silver President

• The Golden President

• The Teflon President

• The Iron President

Which country did Reagan refer to as an 'evil empire'?

• Cuba

• Soviet Union

• North Korea

• China

What was the major scandal during Reagan's presidency involving the sale of weapons to Iran?

• Watergate

• Teapot Dome

• Whitewater

• Iran-Contra Affair

Who was the Soviet leader that Reagan developed a respect for and worked with to reduce nuclear arms?

• Leonid Brezhnev

• Yuri Andropov

• Mikhail Gorbachev

• Konstantin Chernenko

What was the economic legacy of Reagan's presidency?

• A socialist economy

• A Keynesian economy

• A hyper-aggressive Darwinian Market economy

• A balanced economy

What phrase did Reagan use to describe his vision of America during his re-election campaign?

• Morning in America

• America the Beautiful

• A New Dawn

• The American Dream