Foreign Policy
This 1983 speech by Reagan described the Soviet Union as an “_______.”
What is the “Evil Empire” speech?
This federal agency saw increased funding under Reagan as part of his effort to reduce crime and drug use.
What is the FBI (or federal law enforcement)?
This phrase refers to Reagan’s strong optimism about America’s future, often linked to his speeches about national pride.
What is "Morning in America"?
This popular cable channel launched in 1981 and became famous for playing nonstop music videos.
What is MTV?
This Soviet leader worked with Reagan to reduce nuclear weapons and helped ease Cold War tensions.
Who is Mikhail Gorbachev?
This U.S. defense plan announced by Reagan aimed to use satellites to protect against nuclear missiles.
What is the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) or “Star Wars”?
This Reagan-era policy shift reduced government rules on businesses, especially in banking, airlines, and industry.
What is deregulation?
This attempt on Reagan’s life in 1981 was carried out just months after he took office.
What is the assassination attempt on Ronald Reagan?
This 1980s fear led to increased public concern, education campaigns, and changes in how diseases were talked about in the U.S.
What is the AIDS crisis?
This British prime minister was a close ally of Reagan and supported strong anti-communist policies.
Who is Margaret Thatcher?
This 1989 event symbolized the end of Cold War division in Europe when a major barrier was opened.
What is the fall of the Berlin Wall?
Who was Sandra Day O'Connor
This russian proverb "Doveryai, no proveryai" means what in English
"Trust, but Verify"
This 1980s technology became common in homes for recording TV shows and watching rented movies on tapes.
What is the VCR (VHS player)
This U.S. vice president under Reagan later became president in 1989.
Who is George H.W. Bush?