The 1980s - Early 21st Century Unit Test
1. Why was the rise of the conservative movement significant?
A.
The moral majority was one group that helped elect Ronald Reagan.

B.
Many conservative voters were engaged in the hippie counterculture.

C.
Some people blamed the battle against Communism on the conservatives.

D.
It led to the legalization of marijuana in certain states, including California.

2. Which of these was a goal of Reagan’s conservative movement?
A.
to increase the rate of economic inflation and the cost of living

B.
to create a social safety net system for those who were unemployed

C.
to reduce divisions related to race, ethnicity, or economic situations

D.
to support the cause of civil rights for African Americans and minorities

3. What were the goals of the Gay Men’s Health Crisis group?
A.
to help gay men in New York City access affordable housing and healthcare

B.
to fight for civil rights and financial support for those in the LGBTQ community

C.
to prevent cancer, pneumonia, and other contagious diseases in the gay community

D.
to provide counseling and legal assistance, and raise money for those with HIV/AIDS

4. How did “trickle-down economics” differ from economic strategies used in previous administrations?

A.
It used deregulation of industry to spur economic growth.

B.
It focused on balancing the budget by increasing revenue.

C.
It involved cutting taxes for those at the top of the economic ladder.

D.
It wanted to improve life for the working-class and businesspeople.

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6. Which of these is true about the effects of Ronald Reagan’s policies on Americans?

A.
Reagan’s policies encouraged a reduction of the defense budget.

B.
Reagan’s policies emphasized reducing pollution and conserving the environment.

C.
Reagan’s policies contributed to a decline in living standards for the working class.

D.
Reagan’s policies helped most people enjoy more leisure time with their families.

7. Drag the Cold War policies to categorize them as from Reagan’s administration or from previous administrations. Each category will contain two examples.

resumed positive relations with China and other nations with Communist histories

called the Soviet Union an “evil empire” that was still aggressive

used brinksmanship, or policy in which the United States pushed a dangerous issue looking for the best outcome for its side

opposed the spread of Communism in Latin America by supporting other leaders

Reagan’s Administration

Previous Administrations

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9. What challenges did NATO face in the 1980s?

A.
Many countries in Western Europe rebelled against U. S. foreign policies.

B.
Relations with allies such as Britain, France, and Germany became strained.

C.
Aggressive talk between the United States and the Soviet Union intensified.

D.
The Soviet Union built missile bases in Cuba.

10. What caused the collapse of the Soviet Union?

A.
military intervention from the United States

B.
centers of Communism moved toward Western Europe and Asia

C.
loss of money and power due to pressure from Iran and Iraq

D.
economic issues and peaceful demonstrations by Soviet citizens

11. How did the U. S. public respond to Operation Desert Storm?

A.
Many people opposed any type of military intervention in Iraq.

B.
The public considered Operation Desert Storm a huge success.

C.
Voters were reluctant to fund more military spending.

D.
Most U. S. citizens did not know about Operation Desert Storm.

12. What was George H. W. Bush’s approach to issues such as education and drug reform?

A.
Bush believed that a greater police presence and strict rules would reduce the drug problems.

B.
Bush enlisted private volunteers and community organizations to help address social issues.

C.
Bush advocated for an increase in taxes to meet the educational and drug issues.

D.
Bush took a bold approach and invested government money in education reform and drug policy.

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