President Reagan's Foreign Policy
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What did President Reagan denounce the Soviet Union as?

  • A formidable economic competitor
  • A threat to world peace
  • A potential military ally
  • An "evil empire" (correct)

    • What did President Reagan authorize during his administration?

  • The largest military reduction in US history
  • The largest humanitarian aid program in US history
  • The largest diplomatic initiative in US history
  • The largest military buildup in US history (correct)

    • Which country did the Reagan administration covertly fund anti-government fighters in?

  • Angola
  • Afghanistan
  • Iran
  • Nicaragua (correct)

    • What treaty did Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev sign in 1987?

    <p>Nuclear arms reduction treaty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the nickname given to the space-based Strategic Defense Initiative authorized by President Reagan?

    <p>Star Wars Initiative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did President Reagan authorize aid to in their battle against the Soviet Union in Afghanistan?

    <p>mujahideen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did US forces invade Grenada after a coup by hardline members of the island’s own leftist government?

    <p>1983</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country did President Reagan's administration support authoritarian anticommunist dictatorships in?

    <p>Chile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who rose to Soviet leadership in March 1985 and introduced policies of glasnost and perestroika?

    <p>Mikhail Gorbachev</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What famous phrase did President Reagan utter at the Brandenburg Gate of the Berlin Wall?

    <p>&quot;Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall.&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did the Berlin Wall come down?

    <p>1989</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main argument of Reagan's 'Evil Empire' speech?

    <p>'Evil' nature of Soviet communism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Evil Empire' speech was delivered in an address to a religious group for what reason?

    <p>To emphasize moral values against communism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to warmer relations between the US and the Soviet Union during Reagan's second term?

    <p>'Glasnost' and 'Perestroika'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Iran-Contra affair' involved secret sales of weapons to which country?

    <p>Iran</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main consequence of the Beirut bombings in April and October 1983?

    <p>Withdrawal of US forces from Lebanon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    President Reagan's Foreign Policy

    • Reagan denounced the Soviet Union as the "Evil Empire," highlighting the threat it posed to democracy and freedom.
    • Authorized a significant military buildup during his administration, including the increase of nuclear arsenals and the creation of the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI).

    Covert Actions and Support

    • The Reagan administration covertly funded anti-government fighters in Nicaragua, known as the Contra rebels.
    • Authorized aid to Mujahideen forces in Afghanistan fighting against the Soviet military invasion.
    • Supported authoritarian anti-communist dictatorships in Latin America, including regimes in El Salvador and Guatemala.

    Key Treaties and Events

    • Signed the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in 1987, eliminating an entire class of nuclear weapons.
    • US forces invaded Grenada in 1983 after a coup by hardline members of the leftist government.

    Leadership and Policy Changes

    • Mikhail Gorbachev rose to Soviet leadership in March 1985, introducing transformative policies known as glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring).
    • Reagan’s famous phrase at the Brandenburg Gate was, "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" emphasizing the call for the Berlin Wall’s dismantling.

    Historical Milestones

    • The Berlin Wall came down in 1989, symbolizing the end of the Cold War.
    • The 'Evil Empire' speech was delivered in 1983 to emphasize the moral responsibility to oppose communism and totalitarianism.

    Scandals and Relations

    • Warmer relations between the US and the Soviet Union during Reagan's second term were facilitated by dialogue and summit meetings with Gorbachev.
    • The Iran-Contra affair involved secret arms sales to Iran to facilitate funding for Contra rebels in Nicaragua.
    • The primary consequence of the Beirut bombings in April and October 1983 was a reevaluation of US military involvement in Lebanon, leading to reduced American presence in the region.

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