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Reagan Presidency
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PHOTUS Chapter 20b
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1
How many US hostages were freed on the day Reagan took office?
241
21
214
52
2
What was the name of the Soviet Leader that Ronald Reagan worked with to disband the Soviet Union?
Gorbachev
Bresnehev
Egplantinev
Mitrokhin
3
What two delivery companies drove down rates by using jet aircraft to deliver mail?
United States Post Office
Pony Express
Federal Express
UPS
4
When Reagan entered the presidency, the economy was....
Thriving
In a recession
Steady
5
Regan was a "hands off" president.
False
True
6
The 1983 speech that paved the way for one of the most momentous events of the post- world war 2 era.
The "Cut and Run" Speech
"The Reasonable Assurance" Speech
The "We Win, They Lose" Speech
"The Evil Empire" Speech
7
What act cut taxes in 3 years by 5,10, and 10 percent increments?
Reganomics
Misery Index
Economic Recovery Act
Bedtime for Bonzo
8
Through what country did the US sell weapons to Iran during the Iran-Contra Affair?
Nicaragua
Honduras
Iraq
Israel
9
Soviet resistance caused Reagan to authorize construction of what weapons? (check all that apply)
Water Balloons
B-2 Bombers
B-1 Bombers
Stealth Bombers
10
What is the name of the space-based defense shield?
ENIAC
Challenger
Star Wars
Operation Covert
11
What replaced Detroit as the most important economic hub in the nation in the 1980’s.
Silicon Valley
NYC
Atlanta
Lynchburg
12
What was the name of Ronald Reagan's wife?
Sandra
Ladybird
Candy
Nancy
13
Which of the following is NOT something Reagan did prior to becoming president.
Union Activist
Actor
Governor
Lawyer
14
What were the names of two inventors of the personal computer?
Steve Gates
Steve Hobson
Steve Wozniak
Steve Jobs
15
Who became the focal point of the congressional inquiry during Iran-Contra?
West Oliver
Oliver Twist
Malcom Baldridge
Oliver North
16
What name did Reagan enjoy being referred to?
The Movie Star
The Gipper
The Great Republican
The Old Goat
17
Margaret Thatcher was the prime minister of England during Reagan's presdiency.
False
True
18
What did INF stand for?
Incredible Nehemiah Fervor
Intolerable Nicotine Fettish
Intermediate Nuclear Forces Treaty
International Negotiations for Freedom
19
What was the historical quote Ronald Reagan said while visiting the Berlin Wall in 1987?
"Mr. Gorbachev, you can't win."
"This wall needs to go!"
"Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall"
"Divided we fall"
20
Reagan was able to deal swiftly and successfully with this foreign policy situation.
Grenada
Lebanon
Iran
Nicaragua
