President Reagan's Policies Quiz

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What was Reagan's belief about a militarily strong America?

  • It would have decreased production of natural gas.
  • It would have promoted laziness and promiscuity.
  • It would have led to increased business failures.
  • It would have discouraged Soviet adventurism. (correct)

What was one of the effects of Congress deregulating the banking industry?

  • Bank interest rates decreased for all banks.
  • Smaller banks found it difficult to hold their own against larger institutions. (correct)
  • Production of natural gas decreased.
  • Smaller banks found it easier to compete with larger institutions.

How did deregulation impact airfares in the U.S.?

  • Airfares on low-traffic routes decreased dramatically.
  • Airfares across all routes remained constant.
  • Airfares on high-traffic routes increased significantly.
  • Airfares on high-traffic routes decreased dramatically. (correct)

What was one of the welfare programs that Reagan's administration cut spending on?

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What was the impact of Reagan's social service cuts on federal subsidies for child-care services?

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What did President Reagan promise to do when he took office?

<p>Limit the role of the federal government in welfare, education, and housing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the outcomes of Reagan's economic policies?

<p>Increased consolidation in businesses instead of competition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Reagan deal with the issue of declining capital investment according to the text?

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What impact did Reagan's tax cuts have on the wealthiest Americans?

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How did most Americans react to Reagan's decision to fire 15,000 striking air-traffic controllers?

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Reagan's Belief in Military Strength

  • Advocated for a robust military to enhance national security and project American power globally.
  • Believed military strength would deter potential adversaries and support U.S. diplomacy.

Effects of Deregulating the Banking Industry

  • Led to increased risks and instability in the banking sector.
  • Contributed to the savings and loan crisis, resulting in significant financial losses.

Impact of Deregulation on Airfares

  • Deregulation allowed airlines to set their own prices, resulting in lower airfares.
  • Increased competition in the airline industry led to more options for consumers.

Welfare Program Cuts Under Reagan

  • Programs like Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) saw reductions in funding.
  • Aimed to reduce government spending and promote self-reliance.

Impact of Social Service Cuts on Child-Care Subsidies

  • Federal subsidies for child-care services were significantly decreased.
  • Increased financial burden on families, limiting access to affordable child care.

Reagan's Promises Upon Taking Office

  • Pledged to restore the American economy, reduce government spending, and lower taxes.
  • Committed to strengthening national defense and combating communism abroad.

Outcomes of Reagan's Economic Policies

  • Resulted in significant economic growth during the 1980s.
  • Led to a temporary increase in the federal deficit due to tax cuts and defense spending.

Reagan's Response to Declining Capital Investment

  • Encouraged tax incentives to stimulate private investment in the economy.
  • Focused on deregulating industries to foster a conducive environment for investment.

Impact of Tax Cuts on Wealthiest Americans

  • Benefited the wealthiest by reducing their tax burden significantly.
  • Contributed to widening income inequality as wealth centralized among the top earners.

Public Reaction to Firing Air-Traffic Controllers

  • Most Americans supported Reagan's decision, viewing it as a firm stance against labor strikes.
  • Defined Reagan’s tough approach towards unions and public-sector labor disputes.

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