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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?

  • Independent
  • Liberal Democrat (correct)
  • Socialist
  • Conservative Republican

    • 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?

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

    What were some of the key promises made by Reagan during his 1980 campaign for the US presidency?

    <p>Promote deregulation and balance the federal budget</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Reagan promise to end that characterized Jimmy Carter's presidency?

    <p>Double-digit inflation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the nickname earned by President Reagan for his public speaking abilities?

    <p>The Great Communicator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Reagan advocate as a means of strengthening traditional families and communities?

    <p>Return to spiritual values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the key components of Reaganomics, President Reagan’s supply-side economic policies?

    <p>Deregulating some industries and reducing taxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Tax Reform Act of 1986, what was the top marginal income tax rate lowered to?

    <p>28 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Government is not the solution to our problem, government is the problem,' is a quote attributed to President Reagan regarding his views on:

    <p>Government regulation of industries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did Reagan have on federal expenditures on education during his presidency?

    <p>Promoted the transfer of federal control and expenditures to state governments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Morning in America' was a slogan used in which of Reagan's campaigns?

    <p>1980 reelection campaign</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Return to spiritual values' was advocated by Reagan for strengthening which societal elements?

    <p>'Return to spiritual values' was advocated for strengthening traditional families and communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Let’s make America great again,' was a slogan used by which candidate during a US presidential campaign?

    <p>'The Great Communicator' campaign by Reagan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the aim of Reagan’s supply-side economics?

    <p>To reinvest money saved by paying lower taxes into business growth and job creation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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