Political Polarization
Political party that Reagan was a part of
What is the Republican Party (or Conservative)?
Who is Phyllis Schlafly?
The last president to serve a full 8 years in office prior to Ronald Reagan, serving 8 years from 1953 to 1961
Who is Dwight Eisenhower?
According to Merle Haggard, the "biggest thrill of all."
What is "White Lightning"?
Group of Christians who supported Reagan during his campaign and presidency
What is the Moral Majority?
The fastest aircraft ever developed by the US during the Cold War
What is the SR-71 Blackbird?
Industry that Reagan spent the most money on during his presidency
What is national defense?
Movement that focused on the well-being and potential of people rather than deities or gods
What is Humanism?
The name of the scandal where the US was caught selling arms to Iran and using the proceeds to secretly fund Nicaraguan rebels
What is the Iran-Contra?
Reagan's economic proposal that included tax cuts and decreased social spending
What is Reaganomics / the free market policy?
Reagan quote that confirmed his support for conservative Christians, said during a 1980 Dallas rally
What is "I endorse you and what you are doing"?
Nickname for the missile defense system, the Strategic Defence Initiative, to shoot down missiles incoming from the U.S.S.R.
What is Star Wars?