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Reagan Presidency and the Reagan Revolution Flashcards

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This 10-card flashcard set covers the Reagan presidency and the Reagan Revolution, spanning key policies from 1981 onward. Topics include Reagan's anti-big-government ideology, deregulation, education reform, welfare programs, and the savings-and-loan crisis. Use it for exam preparation, AP US History review, or college-level American history courses.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
History
Grade Level:
12th Grade – College
Updated April 2025

Terms in This Set

  • What was one of the key elements of the Reagan Revolution between 1981 and 1996?
  • What did Reagan believe about the role of government in his inaugural address in 1981?
  • What was Reagan's aim regarding the federal government's size and influence?
  • What was the outcome of Reagan's attempts to cut or eliminate federal programs?
  • What did the study 'A Nation at Risk' commissioned by Reagan's Secretary of Education reveal?
  • What was the public perception of welfare programs like Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) during Reagan's presidency?
  • How did Reagan approach deregulation during his presidency?
  • What happened as a result of Reagan's 1982 bill related to savings-and-loan (S&L) institutions?
  • What was the response of some conservatives to Reagan's anti-big government policies?
  • How did Reagan's presidency affect the perception of federal programs and expenditures by liberal Democrats?

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