Economic/Political Issues
Reagan
Bush
Who am I?
Potent Potables
100
The economic policies of President Ronald Reagan (which focused on budget cuts and the granting of large tax cuts)
What is Reaganomics
100
Ronald Reagan governed this US state for many years before being elected president...
What is California?
100
Bush hailed from Texas and appropriately owned this MLB baseball team.
What are the Texas Rangers
100
I was Regan's VP and later became president myself. Who am I?
I am HW Bush
100
This "money limit" is a big debate right now between Democrats who want it raised so the govt. can stay open, and the Republicans who are using it as a bargaining chip to lower spending.
What is the debt ceiling
200
When Reagan entered as president, the USA was facing a massive shortage of this vital resource, thanks to conflicts in the Middle East.
What is oil?
200
Reagan famously told ________ to "Tear down this wall..."
Gorbachev
200
Bush previously led this now infamous spy agency, known for clandestine activities all over the globe.
What is the CIA
200
I ran against Bush for his reelection bid for president in 1992, and beat him. I am a democrat and known for playing smooth tunes on the saxophone. Who am I?
Who is Bill Clinton?
200
Mr. McNelis loves to play disc golf at this location, near his house in Morris Plains. Can you name the course?
What is Greystone Woods DGC
300
The fall of the Berlin Wall divided these two countries, specifically in the city of Berlin.
East/West Germany
300
First women appointed to the court (Reagan Nominated)
Who is Sandra Day O'Connor
300
I am standing in front of these tanks at _______ .
What is Tiananmen square
300
I inherited a Russia with many challenges and ultimately was selected to lead Russia in a post-Soviet Union world. Who am I?
Boris Yeltsin
300
Which type of music is not one of Mr. McNelis' favorites? (No steal option available :/)
A House Music
B Country (modern)
C Country (folk/older)
D 90s Hip Hop
What is B Country modern
400
This Russian word defines the major policy changes under Gorbachev, specifically this word means "openness" in Russian and helped people practice their religion or speak openly about the Communist party.
What is GLASNOST
400
Nicaragua was engulfed in a civil war between Somoza's national guard and the _______. Reagan funded a war effort against them, in secret.
Who are the Sandinistas
400
Man who Bush tried to overthrow and arrest by sending 20,000 soldiers and marines into panama
Who is Manuel Noriega
400
I ran against Bush in his 1988 first bid for president, as a Democrat. I was called "soft on crime" and "too liberal" and got crushed in the electoral college. Who am I?
Who is Mike Dukakis
400
Which of these places has Mr. McNelis NOT been to? (Stealing unavailable :/)
A Most dangerous trail in USA
B Berlin Germany
C Iceland's famous spas and volcanoes
D Japan
What is D Japan
500
This narrow shipping lane near the Gulf of Oman, Persian Gulf, and Arabian sea saw almost 14 million barrels of crude oil shipped through it a day. Vitally important to first Persian Gulf conflict.
What is the Straight of Hormuz
500
Reagan asked scientists to develop a defense system that would keep americans safe, what was it called?
What is Strategic Defense Initiative (STAR WARS)
500
Iraq invaded this small, oil rich country and it started the Persian Gulf conflict.
What is Kuwaiit?
500
I led the Iraqi invasion as its ruler and dictator. I was later invaded a second time by the USA, where I went into hiding and was discovered, tried, and killed. Who am I?
Who is Saddam Hussein
500
Mr. McNelis' perfect meal consists of which of each category? (1 right answer each) (No wrong penalty)
Protein- Ny Strip steak, Jumbo shrimp, Roast Chicken
Starch- Mashed potato, baked potato, Jasmine rice
Veg- Roasted asparagus, Spinach, Carrots
Dessert- Choc Cake, Lemon pie, Vanilla Ice cream
What is Steak, Mashed potatoes, asparagus, lemon pie