1980's QUIZ

The South and West portion of the United States was called the

Glasnost promoted

Where did the profits from the sale of weapons to Iran end up resulting in a major scandal during the Reagan admin

During the 1980s, many people profited from investments in A. real estate and the stock market.

What was the counterrevolutionary group that fought the socialist government of Nicaragua

What did Reagan launch the largest peacetime buildup of in American history?

a movement founded by Jerry Falwell that built up a network of ministers to register new voters

Although liberals favor gov't intervention in the economy, they are suspicious of any attempt to use the govt to limit

Who became the leader of the Soviet Union in 1985 and agreed to resume arms control talks?

a treaty between the Soviet Union and the United States that called for the destruction of nuclear weapons

Who was the first woman to run for Vice President for a major party?

A new sound of the 1980s had rhythmic lyrics frequently focusing on the African American experience in the inner city

Reagan’s first act as president was to sign an executive order eliminating price controls on

What began transforming broadcast news and entertainment in the 1980s?

Republicans learned through Barry Goldwater’s presidential candidacy that the best way to attract Southern votes was to

President Reagan encouraged the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates and asked Congress to pass a massive tax cut in

Unlike liberals, conservatives fundamentally distrust the power of

conservative Republican nominee for president in 1964