American YAWP Chapter 29 Quiz

Reagan Democrats

• Refers to blue-collar voters who shifted away from traditional Democratic values, disillusioned with liberalism.

Racism and the Republican Party

• Democratic leadership in civil rights legislation prompted many white Americans to gravitate towards the Republican Party.

Religious Right Coalition

• Conservative evangelicals united with conservative Catholics, forming a powerful political voting bloc.

Jimmy Carter's Economic Policies

• Addressed late 1970s economic crises through deregulation, spending cuts, and tax reductions, models favored by conservatives.

Ronald Reagan and the Religious Right

• Reagan's strategies and policies appealed broadly to the Religious Right, reflecting a comprehensive approach to garner support.

National Debt under Reagan

• Reagan's initial budget implementation resulted in a significant increase in the national debt.

1984 Presidential Election

• The outcome indicated to the Democratic Party that its future reliance should be on union members.

Tax Reform Act of 1986

• Contrary to some beliefs, the Act did not increase federal revenues, highlighting potential shortcomings in fiscal policy.

Bernard Goetz Incident

• Following the shooting of four black teenagers, 90% of white New Yorkers expressed sympathy for Goetz, reflecting racial tensions and public sentiment.

Economic Growth under Reagan

• The financial services industry saw the greatest economic expansion during Reagan's presidency, illustrating a shift in economic focus.

AIDS Crisis Response

• The federal government was slow to act on the AIDS crisis primarily due to it predominantly affecting marginalized gay Americans.

Reagan Doctrine

• Defined a foreign policy commitment whereby the U.S. vowed to supply aid to anti-communist factions globally.

Iran-Contra Affair

• The affair aimed to raise funds for supporting Nicaragua's anti-Sandinista government, illustrating complex foreign policy strategies.

Soviet Union Leadership

• Mikhail Gorbachev introduced the policies of glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring), aiming to reform the Soviet political and economic systems.

Dow Jones Industrial Average Growth

• From a standing of 950 in 1981, the Dow reached 2,239 by the end of Reagan's second term, indicating significant economic developments during this era.

Test your knowledge on Chapter 29 of the American YAWP. This quiz covers key concepts such as the influence of Reagan Democrats and the impact of racism on the modern Republican Party. Explore how these factors shaped political coalitions and movements in contemporary America.