Ronald Reagan and the Conservative Movement

What key principles did the conservative movement in the late 1970s focus on?

• Isolationism and protectionism

• Larger government and higher taxes

• Smaller government and lower taxes

• Increased regulation and communism

How did Ronald Reagan's persona contribute to his political success?

• He was a skilled debater with a legal background.

• He was a renowned economist with innovative policies.

• He was a military veteran with a strong leadership record.

• He was a gifted speaker with experience in acting and television.

What was a significant factor in Reagan's victory over Jimmy Carter in the 1980 campaign?

• Reagan's lack of political experience

• Carter's successful foreign policy

• Reagan's hopeful vision and criticism of government

• Carter's strong economic policies

What was Reagan's strategy for the Cold War?

• To negotiate peace at all costs

• To withdraw from international conflicts

• To win decisively against the Soviet Union

• To maintain the status quo

How did Reagan describe the Soviet Union?

• An evil empire

• A neutral entity

• A potential ally

• An economic powerhouse

What was the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) commonly known as?

• The Manhattan Project

• The New Deal

• Star Wars

• Operation Desert Storm

What was the Euro Missile Crisis?

• A financial crisis in the European Union

• A turning point in the arms race involving missiles in Europe

• A cultural exchange program between Europe and the US

• A diplomatic conflict over trade tariffs

Who was the Soviet leader that Reagan worked with to negotiate a nuclear treaty?

• Leonid Brezhnev

• Joseph Stalin

• Mikhail Gorbachev

• Nikita Khrushchev

What was the outcome of Reagan's negotiations with Gorbachev?

• A complete withdrawal of US troops from Europe

• A treaty to abolish intermediate-range nuclear missiles

• An increase in nuclear arms production

• A trade agreement between the US and the Soviet Union

What does Hillsdale College invite viewers to do at the end of the video?

• Donate to their scholarship fund

• Visit their campus for a tour

• Explore their free online courses

• Enroll in their paid courses