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What coalition did Ronald Reagan's campaign bring together?
What coalition did Ronald Reagan's campaign bring together?
- Liberals and socialists
- Working-class whites and supporters of a more aggressive Cold War foreign policy
- Environmentalists and pacifists
- Economic conservatives and members of the Christian Right (correct)
What was Ronald Reagan's party affiliation before formally switching to become a Republican?
What was Ronald Reagan's party affiliation before formally switching to become a Republican?
- Independent
- Liberal Democrat (correct)
- Socialist
- Conservative Republican
What were the significant outcomes during Ronald Reagan's presidency?
What were the significant outcomes during Ronald Reagan's presidency?
- Inflation and national debt tripled, while unemployment fell
- Inflation and national debt fell, while unemployment tripled
- Inflation and unemployment rose, while the national debt decreased
- Inflation and unemployment fell, while the national debt nearly tripled (correct)
What position did Ronald Reagan hold at General Electric Corporation in the 1950s?
What position did Ronald Reagan hold at General Electric Corporation in the 1950s?
What were some of the key promises made by Reagan during his 1980 campaign for the US presidency?
What were some of the key promises made by Reagan during his 1980 campaign for the US presidency?
What did Reagan promise to end that characterized Jimmy Carter's presidency?
What did Reagan promise to end that characterized Jimmy Carter's presidency?
What was the nickname earned by President Reagan for his public speaking abilities?
What was the nickname earned by President Reagan for his public speaking abilities?
What did Reagan advocate as a means of strengthening traditional families and communities?
What did Reagan advocate as a means of strengthening traditional families and communities?
What were the key components of Reaganomics, President Reagan’s supply-side economic policies?
What were the key components of Reaganomics, President Reagan’s supply-side economic policies?
In the Tax Reform Act of 1986, what was the top marginal income tax rate lowered to?
In the Tax Reform Act of 1986, what was the top marginal income tax rate lowered to?
'Government is not the solution to our problem, government is the problem,' is a quote attributed to President Reagan regarding his views on:
'Government is not the solution to our problem, government is the problem,' is a quote attributed to President Reagan regarding his views on:
What impact did Reagan have on federal expenditures on education during his presidency?
What impact did Reagan have on federal expenditures on education during his presidency?
'Morning in America' was a slogan used in which of Reagan's campaigns?
'Morning in America' was a slogan used in which of Reagan's campaigns?
'Return to spiritual values' was advocated by Reagan for strengthening which societal elements?
'Return to spiritual values' was advocated by Reagan for strengthening which societal elements?
'Let’s make America great again,' was a slogan used by which candidate during a US presidential campaign?
'Let’s make America great again,' was a slogan used by which candidate during a US presidential campaign?
What was the aim of Reagan’s supply-side economics?
What was the aim of Reagan’s supply-side economics?
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Study Notes
Ronald Reagan's Political Career
- Ronald Reagan's campaign brought together a coalition of conservatives, Republicans, and Democrats.
- Before switching to the Republican party, Reagan was a Democrat.
Reagan's Pre-Presidency
- Reagan held the position of spokesperson at General Electric Corporation in the 1950s.
Presidency and Policies
- Significant outcomes during Reagan's presidency included:
- Reduced government spending
- Lowered tax rates
- Strengthened military
- Ended the Cold War
- Reagan's 1980 campaign promises included:
- Reducing government spending and bureaucracy
- Cutting taxes
- Building up the military
- Reagan promised to end the economic stagnation and inflation that characterized Jimmy Carter's presidency.
Public Image and Speaking Abilities
- Reagan earned the nickname "The Great Communicator" for his exceptional public speaking abilities.
Economic Policies
- Reagan advocated for traditional family values and community strengthening through faith and morality.
- Key components of Reaganomics, Reagan's supply-side economic policies, included:
- Tax cuts
- Deregulation
- Reduction of government spending
- The Tax Reform Act of 1986 lowered the top marginal income tax rate to 28%.
Quotes and Views
- Reagan famously said, "Government is not the solution to our problem, government is the problem," highlighting his views on the limited role of government.
Education and Campaigns
- During his presidency, Reagan reduced federal expenditures on education.
- The "Morning in America" slogan was used in Reagan's 1984 campaign.
- Reagan advocated for a "return to spiritual values" to strengthen families and communities.
Legacy and Influence
- Reagan's supply-side economics aimed to stimulate economic growth by incentivizing businesses and individuals through tax cuts and deregulation.
- The "Let's make America great again" slogan was later used by Donald Trump in his 2016 presidential campaign.
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