Question 1

In the late 1980s, in foreign affairs, President George H. W. Bush

Accepted Answer

A)  developed a cool and distrustful relationship with Mikhail Gorbachev. 
B)  moved quickly to take advantage of the collapse of communism in Europe. 
C)  expressed little interest in international activities. 
D)  moved toward far-reaching arms reduction agreements with the former Soviet Union. 
E)  rejected most arms treaties in favor of increased weapons testing. 
A)  developed a cool and distrustful relationship with Mikhail Gorbachev. 
B)  moved quickly to take advantage of the collapse of communism in Europe. 
C)  expressed little interest in international activities. 
D)  moved toward far-reaching arms reduction agreements with the former Soviet Union. 
E)  rejected most arms treaties in favor of increased weapons testing. D

Question 2

President Reagan denounced SALT II but continued to honor its provisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Why was Ronald Reagan able to maintain his personal popularity and political support despite serious scandals within his administration?

Accepted Answer

Ronald Reagan was able to maintain his personal popularity and political support despite serious scandals within his administration for several reasons. Firstly, Reagan was known for his strong communication skills and ability to connect with the American people. He was able to effectively communicate his policies and ideas, which helped to maintain his popularity.

Additionally, Reagan's conservative ideology and strong stance against communism resonated with many Americans, particularly during the Cold War era. This allowed him to maintain support from his political base, despite the scandals.

Furthermore, Reagan's administration was able to implement several successful economic policies, which led to a period of economic growth known as the "Reagan Boom." This economic success helped to bolster his popularity and support, despite the scandals that were occurring behind the scenes.

Lastly, Reagan's personal charisma and likability also played a role in maintaining his popularity. He was often seen as a strong and optimistic leader, which helped to overshadow the negative impact of the scandals within his administration.

Overall, Reagan's ability to effectively communicate, his conservative ideology, economic success, and personal charisma all contributed to his ability to maintain his personal popularity and political support despite serious scandals within his administration.

Question 4

Like Nixon and Ford before him, President Carter responded to economic problems with a combination of tight money and calls for voluntary restraint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The American public came to regard Gerald Ford as being as untrustworthy as Richard Nixon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In 1976, Jimmy Carter appealed to voters by emphasizing

Accepted Answer

A)  his personal honesty. 
B)  his lack of experience in federal government. 
C)  his religious piety. 
D)  both his personal honesty and his religious piety. 
E)  All these answers are correct. 
A)  his personal honesty. 
B)  his lack of experience in federal government. 
C)  his religious piety. 
D)  both his personal honesty and his religious piety. 
E)  All these answers are correct.

Question 7

The third-party candidate in 1980 was ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The third-party candidate in 1980 was ________....

Question 8

In 1978, Proposition 13 in California dealt with cutting ________ taxes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In 1978, Proposition 13 in California dealt...

Question 9

What were President Carter's major political successes and failures?

Accepted Answer

President Carter's major political succe

Question 10

As president, Jimmy Carter called for a foreign policy that stressed the importance of

Accepted Answer

A)  human rights. 
B)  the environment. 
C)  democracy. 
D)  American business interests. 
E)  free trade and open markets. 
A)  human rights. 
B)  the environment. 
C)  democracy. 
D)  American business interests. 
E)  free trade and open markets.

Question 11

The Reagan administration accumulated more debt in eight years than the American government had accumulated in its entire history.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Richard Nixon was never charged for his involvement in the Watergate scandal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In the late 1970s, the "Christian right"

Accepted Answer

A)  opposed the intertwining of religion and politics. 
B)  supported the goals of feminism. 
C)  feared aggressive American military actions. 
D)  were alarmed by many Supreme Court rulings. 
E)  were losing ground as a political force. 
A)  opposed the intertwining of religion and politics. 
B)  supported the goals of feminism. 
C)  feared aggressive American military actions. 
D)  were alarmed by many Supreme Court rulings. 
E)  were losing ground as a political force.

Question 14

The Reagan Doctrine produced a smaller American role in the Third World.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In the 1980 presidential campaign,

Accepted Answer

A)  Jimmy Carter promised to make substantial tax cuts. 
B)  Ronald Reagan asserted that the power of the federal government needed to be increased. 
C)  an independent candidate determined the outcome of the election. 
D)  the Iranian hostages were released on the day of the last debate. 
E)  Jimmy Carter had to hold off a strong challenge to his re-nomination. 
A)  Jimmy Carter promised to make substantial tax cuts. 
B)  Ronald Reagan asserted that the power of the federal government needed to be increased. 
C)  an independent candidate determined the outcome of the election. 
D)  the Iranian hostages were released on the day of the last debate. 
E)  Jimmy Carter had to hold off a strong challenge to his re-nomination.

Question 16

Why was President Ford challenged from both political extremes in his party in 1976?

Accepted Answer

President Gerald Ford faced challenges f

Question 17

The 1981 tax cuts were the largest to that point in American history.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Near the end of his first term, Jimmy Carter's standing in popularity polls was the lowest of any president in American history.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

President Reagan opposed the "Sandinistas" in ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of President Reagan opposed the "Sandinistas" in ________....

Question 20

All of the following foreign policy events occurred during the Carter administration EXCEPT the

Accepted Answer

A)  establishment of formal diplomatic relations with communist China. 
B)  ratification of a new SALT II arms agreement with the Soviet Union. 
C)  ratification of the Panama Canal treaty. 
D)  signing of a formal peace treaty between Egypt and Israel. 
E)  beginning of a Soviet war in Afghanistan. 
A)  establishment of formal diplomatic relations with communist China. 
B)  ratification of a new SALT II arms agreement with the Soviet Union. 
C)  ratification of the Panama Canal treaty. 
D)  signing of a formal peace treaty between Egypt and Israel. 
E)  beginning of a Soviet war in Afghanistan.

Exam 31: From the “Age of Limits” to the Age of Reagan

In the late 1980s, in foreign affairs, President George H. W. Bush

President Reagan denounced SALT II but continued to honor its provisions.

Why was Ronald Reagan able to maintain his personal popularity and political support despite serious scandals within his administration?

Like Nixon and Ford before him, President Carter responded to economic problems with a combination of tight money and calls for voluntary restraint.

The American public came to regard Gerald Ford as being as untrustworthy as Richard Nixon.

In 1976, Jimmy Carter appealed to voters by emphasizing

The third-party candidate in 1980 was ________.

In 1978, Proposition 13 in California dealt with cutting ________ taxes.

What were President Carter's major political successes and failures?

As president, Jimmy Carter called for a foreign policy that stressed the importance of

The Reagan administration accumulated more debt in eight years than the American government had accumulated in its entire history.

Richard Nixon was never charged for his involvement in the Watergate scandal.

In the late 1970s, the "Christian right"

The Reagan Doctrine produced a smaller American role in the Third World.

In the 1980 presidential campaign,

Why was President Ford challenged from both political extremes in his party in 1976?

The 1981 tax cuts were the largest to that point in American history.

Near the end of his first term, Jimmy Carter's standing in popularity polls was the lowest of any president in American history.

President Reagan opposed the "Sandinistas" in ________.

All of the following foreign policy events occurred during the Carter administration EXCEPT the

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