Conservatism
What decade did the Reagan-era Conservatism political movement take place in?
1980s
Who was the president associated with Reaganomics?
Ronald Reagan
Who was the Soviet leader Reagan addressed in the speech?
Mikhail Gorbachev
What country was the U.S.’s main rival during Reagan’s presidency?
The Soviet Union
During which president’s time did the AIDS crisis begin?
Ronald Reagan
Did Reagan think that the government was the problem or the solution?
Government was the problem and sought to reduce its role in daily life.
What is Reaganomics?
Tax cuts, less government spending, and less regulation.
What major Cold War symbol did Reagan speak about in Berlin?
The Berlin Wall
What was Reagan’s main goal for the U.S. military?
To strengthen and build it up
What disease became a major crisis in the 1980s?
AIDS
What was the Reagan-Era Conservatism political movement also called?
Reagan Revolution
What were two major goals of Reaganomics besides tax cuts?
Reduce government regulation and cut government spending
What was the "Berlin Wall Speech" also called?
"Tear down this wall" speech
What type of government did the U.S. oppose during the Cold War?
Communism
What eventually increased awareness of AIDS?
Activism and rising number of cases/deaths
What political belief emphasizes less government involvement and lower taxes?
Conservatism
What economic theory is Reaganomics based on?
Supply-side economics
Did the Berlin Wall fall before or after Ronald Reagan's term?
November 1989 (after his term)
What did Ronald Reagan term the USSR?
Evil Empire
What major social problem grew in cities during the Reagan era?
Homelessness
What group strongly supported Reagan and traditional values?
The Religious Right
What is “trickle-down economics”?
Helping the wealthy helps everyone.
What did the Berlin Wall symbolize during the Cold War?
The division between communism and democracy (East vs. West).
What was the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI)?
A plan to build a missile defense system (“Star Wars”)
What program focused on reducing drug use in the 1980s?
War on Drugs