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What was the consequence of the news breaking after an American plane was shot down over Nicaragua?
What was the consequence of the news breaking after an American plane was shot down over Nicaragua?
- Military spending increased significantly
- Reagan was found guilty and impeached
- The CIA was disbanded
- A huge Congressional Investigation took place (correct)
Who pardoned the people within Reagan’s administration found guilty in the Iran-Contra Affair?
Who pardoned the people within Reagan’s administration found guilty in the Iran-Contra Affair?
- Jimmy Carter
- George H.W. Bush (correct)
- Ronald Reagan himself
- Bill Clinton
What is the primary goal of Perestroika under the leadership of Mikhail Gorbachev?
What is the primary goal of Perestroika under the leadership of Mikhail Gorbachev?
- Expanding the military capabilities of the Soviet Union
- Reforming the Soviet economic system (correct)
- Increasing censorship within the Soviet Union
- Privatizing all Soviet industries
Which term refers to allowing Soviet citizens more freedoms, including the right to question the government?
Which term refers to allowing Soviet citizens more freedoms, including the right to question the government?
How did the U.S. and the Soviet Union respond to the economic collapse that threatened the Soviet Union?
How did the U.S. and the Soviet Union respond to the economic collapse that threatened the Soviet Union?
What led to the belief that it was impossible for Ronald Reagan to be clueless about the Iran-Contra Affair?
What led to the belief that it was impossible for Ronald Reagan to be clueless about the Iran-Contra Affair?
What was one significant outcome of the 1965 Hart-Cellar Act?
What was one significant outcome of the 1965 Hart-Cellar Act?
Where were the majority of new immigrants coming from after the 1965 Hart-Cellar Act?
Where were the majority of new immigrants coming from after the 1965 Hart-Cellar Act?
What characterized the 1980s for Native Americans?
What characterized the 1980s for Native Americans?
What did many believe about American society regarding individual needs?
What did many believe about American society regarding individual needs?
What impact did the new immigrants have on the U.S. job market?
What impact did the new immigrants have on the U.S. job market?
What caused a change in Native American prosperity in the 1980s?
What caused a change in Native American prosperity in the 1980s?
What was the primary goal of U.S. Cold War policy in Latin America during the Reagan administration?
What was the primary goal of U.S. Cold War policy in Latin America during the Reagan administration?
What was the purpose of the Boland Amendment passed in 1984?
What was the purpose of the Boland Amendment passed in 1984?
What was the Iran Contra Affair, and how did it violate U.S. policy?
What was the Iran Contra Affair, and how did it violate U.S. policy?
What is the Powell Doctrine, and how was it developed?
What is the Powell Doctrine, and how was it developed?
What were the main criticisms faced by the Reagan administration during their involvement in El Salvador?
What were the main criticisms faced by the Reagan administration during their involvement in El Salvador?
What were the main principles of Perestroika and Glasnost in the Soviet Union during the late 1980s?
What were the main principles of Perestroika and Glasnost in the Soviet Union during the late 1980s?
Who was the first woman to be on the ticket as a V.P. for a major political party in the 1984 Presidential Election?
Who was the first woman to be on the ticket as a V.P. for a major political party in the 1984 Presidential Election?
What was the nickname of Ronald Reagan during the 1984 Presidential Election?
What was the nickname of Ronald Reagan during the 1984 Presidential Election?
What was the main focus of the New Democrats?
What was the main focus of the New Democrats?
What did Ronald Reagan refer to as the 'Evil Empire' in a speech from 1983?
What did Ronald Reagan refer to as the 'Evil Empire' in a speech from 1983?
What was the Strategic Defense Initiative also known as?
What was the Strategic Defense Initiative also known as?
What characterized Walter Mondale's supporters in the 1984 Presidential Election?
What characterized Walter Mondale's supporters in the 1984 Presidential Election?
What criteria needed to be met for U.S. troops to be sent overseas according to the Powell Doctrine?
What criteria needed to be met for U.S. troops to be sent overseas according to the Powell Doctrine?
How did Reagan aim to transform authoritarian dictatorships in Latin America according to the text?
How did Reagan aim to transform authoritarian dictatorships in Latin America according to the text?
What was the main outcome of Reagan's support for El Salvador as mentioned in the text?
What was the main outcome of Reagan's support for El Salvador as mentioned in the text?
How did the U.S. violate its own policies during the Iran Contra Affair?
How did the U.S. violate its own policies during the Iran Contra Affair?
What was the purpose of the Boland Amendment (1984) related to the Contra in Nicaragua?
What was the purpose of the Boland Amendment (1984) related to the Contra in Nicaragua?
What was Reagan's approach towards totalitarian governments like the Soviet Union based on the text?
What was Reagan's approach towards totalitarian governments like the Soviet Union based on the text?
What was the significance of the Hart-Cellar Act of 1965?
What was the significance of the Hart-Cellar Act of 1965?
In relation to the Cold War era, what was one effect of Reagan's interaction with Gorbachev?
In relation to the Cold War era, what was one effect of Reagan's interaction with Gorbachev?
What was a consequence of the Soviet Union's economic collapse in the late 1980s?
What was a consequence of the Soviet Union's economic collapse in the late 1980s?
How did Glasnost impact the Soviet citizens' relationship with their government?
How did Glasnost impact the Soviet citizens' relationship with their government?
What was a significant outcome of Reagan's involvement in aiding the Contra in Nicaragua?
What was a significant outcome of Reagan's involvement in aiding the Contra in Nicaragua?
How did the news of an American plane being shot down over Nicaragua impact U.S.-Soviet relations?
How did the news of an American plane being shot down over Nicaragua impact U.S.-Soviet relations?
What significant technological advancement was introduced in the 1980s?
What significant technological advancement was introduced in the 1980s?
Which cultural phenomenon was popular in the film industry during the 1980s?
Which cultural phenomenon was popular in the film industry during the 1980s?
Who created the Christian Coalition, and what was its main goal?
Who created the Christian Coalition, and what was its main goal?
What was the main outcome of the 1965 Hart-Cellar Act?
What was the main outcome of the 1965 Hart-Cellar Act?
What was the main focus of the New Democrats?
What was the main focus of the New Democrats?
What was one of Ronald Reagan's economic policies?
What was one of Ronald Reagan's economic policies?
What was the primary economic policy of the Reagan administration commonly known as?
What was the primary economic policy of the Reagan administration commonly known as?
Who were the primary politicians involved in the formation of the New Democrats?
Who were the primary politicians involved in the formation of the New Democrats?
What was the primary objective of the Hart-Cellar Act of 1965?
What was the primary objective of the Hart-Cellar Act of 1965?
Which technological innovation was developed during Reagan's presidency to protect the U.S. from missile attacks?
Which technological innovation was developed during Reagan's presidency to protect the U.S. from missile attacks?
How did the Reagan administration's cultural policies impact the arts and humanities?
How did the Reagan administration's cultural policies impact the arts and humanities?
What was the main effect of the Tax Reform Act of 1986 on the U.S. economy?
What was the main effect of the Tax Reform Act of 1986 on the U.S. economy?
What was the primary goal of Supply-Side Economics under the Reagan administration?
What was the primary goal of Supply-Side Economics under the Reagan administration?
Who were the New Democrats and what was their main focus?
Who were the New Democrats and what was their main focus?
What was the main outcome of the 1965 Hart-Cellar Act?
What was the main outcome of the 1965 Hart-Cellar Act?
How did advancements in technology impact the economy during the Reagan era?
How did advancements in technology impact the economy during the Reagan era?
How did the culture of individualism impact American society during the Reagan era?
How did the culture of individualism impact American society during the Reagan era?
How did the Reagan administration approach the issue of the Soviet Union's economic collapse?
How did the Reagan administration approach the issue of the Soviet Union's economic collapse?
