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Chapter 28: Resurgence of Conservatism, 1980—1992

Resurgence of Conservatism, 1980-1992

1
All of the following describe how the Cold War influenced the rise of conservatism EXCEPT __________.
A)many Americans thought liberal economic ideas were too similar to communism
B)many Americans thought that the United States had failed to contain communism because liberal policies had not been strong enough
C)many Americans saw liberals as tolerant of communism’s rejection of religion
D)many Americans wanted the United States to adopt economic welfare policies to prevent Communism from threatening the social order
2
In the 1970s conservative policies gained new support among those who moved to the __________.
A)South and West
B)Rustbelt
C)North
D)East
3
What did President Reagan first do to drive prices down?
A)He raised interest rates.
B)He deregulated industry.
C)He increased military spending.
D)He decreased taxes.
4
Which phrase BEST describes President Reagan’s approach to foreign policy?
A)détente
B)containment
C)peace through strength
D)brinkmanship
5
The Reagan Doctrine was demonstrated within each of the following nations EXCEPT __________.
A)Afghanistan
B)Nicaragua
C)Grenada
D)the Soviet Union
6
Which explains why Americans placed great importance on wealth during the 1980s?
A)Americans began to embrace traditional values in the 1980s.
B)Millions of baby boomers graduated from college and were building their careers.
C)Americans began to live longer in the 1980s.
D)Technology changed the way Americans spent their time at home.
7
In the 1980s, which group led successful fund-raising benefits for hunger relief?
A)musicians
B)farmers
C)senior citizens
D)yuppies
8
Which describes Gorbachev’s glasnost policy?
A)It restructured private enterprise in the Soviet Union.
B)It led to a treaty reducing Soviet nuclear weapons.
C)It provided a central plan for the ailing Soviet economy.
D)It allowed the Soviet people more personal freedoms.
9
Why did President Bush reverse his campaign promise and implement a tax increase?
A)He hoped to slow economic growth.
B)He wanted to redistribute excessive wealth.
C)He made a deal with lawmakers that he would raise taxes if they would cut spending.
D)He thought a tax increase would jump-start the economy.
10
All of the following are TRUE statements about the 1992 presidential election EXCEPT __________.
A)H. Ross Perot had the best showing for a third-party candidate since 1912.
B)Bill Clinton became the first baby boomer elected president.
C)President Bush failed to win any electoral votes.
D)A grassroots movement succeeded in putting the third-party candidate on the ballot in all 50 states.
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