1980's the Ronald Reagan Era

Deep dive into the Ronald Reagan Era: key policies, events, and figures of the 1980s.

Crash Course #45: The Reagan Revolution View the following Crash Course on the Reagan Administration. Reagan was known as the "Great _" Debater Comedian Communicator Companion President Reagan won by pulling together many strands of... Communism Conservatism What was not the solution to problems but was in fact the main problem in the U.S.? Government Taxes Communism States Rights The richest 1% controlled _ of the nation's wealth. 10% 20% 40% 50% True or False: The idea of lower taxes is the best way to spur economic growth is known as TRICKLE DOWN ECONOMICS. True False What did not benefit from trickle down economics? Stock Market Interest Rates Wages Match the correct terms with their definitions. trickledown economics Tax cuts or benefits to businesses in the belief that this will indirectly benefit the broad population supply side economics An economic philosophy that holds the sharply cutting taxes will increase the incentive people have to work, save, and invest. deregulation A policy promoting cutbacks in the amount of federal regulation in specific areas of economic activity Peace through Strength Reagan's policy of combating communism by building up the military, including aggressive development of new weapons systems. Iranian Crisis The Iranian hostages were released almost immediately after Reagan was elected. Mikhail Gorbachev Head of the Soviet Union from 1985 to 1991. His liberalization effort improved relations with the West, but he lost power after his reforms led to the collapse of Communist governments in eastern Europe. Geraldine Ferraro In 1984 she was the first woman to appear on a major-party presidential ticket. She was a congresswoman running for Vice President with Walter Modale. Glasnost A policy of Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev which called for more openness with the nations of West, and a relaxing of restraints on Soviet citizenry. SDI Reagan's proposed Strategic Defense Initiative (1983), also known as "Star Wars," called for a land- or space-based shield against a nuclear attack. Although SDI was criticized as unfeasible and in violation of the Antiballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty, Congress approved billions of dollars for development. Iran Contra Affair Although Congress had prohibited aid to the Nicaraguan contras, individuals in Reagan's administration continued to illegally support the rebels. These officials secretly sold weapons to Iran in exchange for the release of American hostages being held in the Middle East. Profits from these sales were then sent to the contras. Nancy Reagan First lady and wife of Ronald Reagan. She started the "Just Say NO (to drugs)" program. She was Reagan's second wife. Space Shuttle Challenger NASA's second Space Shuttle orbiter to be put into service; exploded after takeoff; killed all onboard; used to compete with Soviet Union Explain President Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) Who was Sandra Day O'Connor? List five of the biggest events that occurred during Reagan's Presidency? Using the link, create a list of the five biggest or most impactful events of the Reagan Presidency! Reagan Achievements