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US History II UNIT 4 CHALLENGE 2 HIST 105 US History II UNIT 4 CHALLENGE 2: Researching Reagan "They were in favor of lower taxes, less regulation and cuts to social welfare programs." Th... is describes what political ideology? a.) Protestant Evangelicalism b.) Liberalism c.) Moralism d.) Neoconservatism The election of Ronald Reagan, the former governor of California, to the presidency in 1980 reflected the ascendency of the political importance of what region of the United States? a.) The Rust Belt b.) The Cotton Belt c.) The Sun Belt d.) The Bible Belt Choose the statement that reflects a planned consequence of Reaganomics. a.) Funding for social programs such as food stamps and rent subsidies was reduced. b.) Annual budget deficits decreased. c.) Environmental regulations were cut. d.) Taxes were lowered. Choose the answer that best describes the culture wars of the 1980s. a.) Conflicts between yuppies and bankers and corporations b.) Political conflicts between conservatives and liberals over social issues including gender equality and censorship c.) Quarrels about immigration restrictions and deportation of illegal immigrants from the U.S. d.) Protests against Wall Street's risky and unregulated financial activities Why did President Reagan change his foreign policy approach towards the Soviet Union during the mid-1980s? a.) President Reagan revived the early Cold War idea of “détente” to ease tensions between the nations. b.) The Iran-Contra scandal had cost Reagan politically and led to negotiations with the Soviet Union. c.) Mikhail Gorbachev implemented a series of economic and political reforms in the Soviet Union. d.) The Strategic Defense Initiative had developed a defensive shield to protect the U.S. from attack. Read the excerpt from a 1983 speech by President Reagan in which he discusses the Soviet Union: "Yes, let us pray for the salvation of all of those who live in that totalitarian darkness—pray they will discover the joy of knowing God. But until they do, let us be aware that while they preach the supremacy of the state, declare its omnipotence over individual man, and predict its eventual domination of all peoples on the Earth, they are the focus of evil in the modern world. " According to this excerpt, why does Reagan refer to the Soviet Union as "the focus of evil in the modern world?" a.) Because the Soviet Union refused to sign an arms agreement b.) Because the Soviet Union was atheist c.) Because the Soviet military intended to dominate the world d.) Because the Soviets were interfering in uprisings against Communism Which of the following statements reflects a reason for political organizing by evangelical Christians? a.) "Democratic Party leadership has asked for our help in reaching more Americans with their message." b.) "We must support the Great Society and resist those who wish to dismantle its programs." c.) "We believe that gay and lesbian couples should have the same legal standing as married men and women.” d.) "The Soviet Union seeks to turn the United States into a godless nation." Which of the statements reflect a reason behind Christian evangelicals organizing to have more influence on American politics? a.) “The majority in Congress are liberal and do not see homosexuality or premarital sex as sins.” b.) "The federal government has not been doing enough to protect the constitutional rights of all Americans." c.) "The culture wars have inspired us to do more for those experiencing injustice." d.) "Republicans have always been the party of moral rightness, and we lend them our support." [Show More]

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