APUSH New Right and Reagan coalition cheat sheet
A comprehensive study set covering the New Right and Reagan coalition in AP US History, focusing on key figures, events, and policies from the late 20th century.
Quiz(36 questions)
1. What economic policy emphasized tax cuts and deregulation during Reagan's presidency?
Terms in this Study Set(36)
New Right Movement(16)
What was the New Right Movement?
A conservative political movement in the 1970s and 1980s promoting traditional values, free markets, limited government, and anti-communism.
Key figure: Barry Goldwater
Senator and presidential candidate, his 1964 campaign laid the groundwork for the New Right's ideology.
New Right beliefs
- Opposed government regulation - Promoted family values - Advocated for tax cuts - Supported a strong military
True or False: The New Right was primarily focused on economic issues.
False. It also emphasized social and cultural issues, including opposition to abortion and support for conservative family values.
What role did evangelical Christians play?
They became a significant part of the New Right coalition, influencing political agendas, especially regarding social issues.
Fill in the blank: The New Right emerged as a response to ________.
the social changes of the 1960s and 1970s, including the counterculture movement.
Key organization: Moral Majority
Founded by Jerry Falwell in 1979, it mobilized evangelical voters and advocated for conservative social policies.
Comparison: New Right vs. Old Right
New Right focused on social issues; Old Right emphasized isolationism and limited government.
Key event: Rise of Reagan
Ronald Reagan's 1980 election consolidated New Right power, combining economic and social conservatism.
What did the New Right oppose?
Government welfare programs, affirmative action, and regulations on businesses.
Key figure: Phyllis Schlafly
A conservative activist known for her opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment, she exemplified New Right's stance on women’s roles.
Cause → Effect: New Right's anti-communism
Led to increased military spending and support for anti-communist regimes abroad.
New Right's view on education
Promoted school choice, prayer in schools, and opposition to sex education.
What were 'Reagan Democrats'?
Working-class Democrats who supported Reagan in 1980 due to his conservative economic and social policies, aligning with New Right values.
Key publication: "The Conservative Revolution"
A book by New Right thinkers promoting conservative ideas and criticizing liberal policies.
True or False: The New Right was united in its beliefs.
False. While sharing core beliefs, factions within the movement often disagreed on specific policies.
Reagan Administration(20)
Reaganomics → what does it mean?
Economic policy emphasizing supply-side economics, tax cuts, deregulation, and reduced government spending.
What year did Reagan become president?
1981
True or False: Reagan increased taxes.
False - He implemented significant tax cuts in 1981.
What was the result of the Reagan Tax Cuts?
Increased investment, consumer spending, but also increased deficit.
Fill in the blank: The Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) was proposed in _____.
1983
Comparison: Reagan vs. Carter on inflation.
Reagan pursued anti-inflation policies; Carter struggled with high inflation.
What major event involved the Iran-Contra affair?
Reagan's administration secretly sold arms to Iran to fund Contra rebels in Nicaragua.
What were the key components of Reagan's foreign policy?
Containment of communism, military buildup, diplomatic engagement with USSR.
The result of the 1984 election?
Reagan won reelection in a landslide against Walter Mondale.
What was the significance of the 1987 INF Treaty?
Reduced nuclear weapons between the U.S. and USSR and improved relations.
True or False: Reagan's presidency saw the end of the Cold War.
False - The Cold War ended shortly after his presidency.
What was the impact of deregulation under Reagan?
Increased competition, lower prices in some sectors, but also contributed to economic crises.
Cause → Effect: Reagan's military spending.
Increased tensions with USSR; led to arms reduction talks.
What was the primary focus of the 1986 Tax Reform Act?
Simplified the tax code and lowered income tax rates.
What was the outcome of the 1990 budget deal?
Increased taxes, reduced spending; contradicted Reagan's tax cut promise.
What year did the Berlin Wall fall?
1989 - Symbolized the end of Cold War divisions.
Reagan's stance on social issues included _____.
Conservative views on abortion, education, and family values.
What economic issue peaked during Reagan's presidency?
National debt rose significantly due to tax cuts and military spending.
What was the primary objective of the War on Drugs?
Combat drug abuse and trafficking, leading to increased law enforcement.
What was the outcome of Reagan's economic policies?
Mixed results; economic growth but rising income inequality and federal deficit.
Questions in this Study Set(36)
1. What economic policy emphasized tax cuts and deregulation during Reagan's presidency?
2. What was a primary focus of the New Right Movement in the 1970s and 1980s?
3. In what year did Ronald Reagan take office as president?
4. Which major figure is often credited with laying the ideological groundwork for the New Right?
5. True or False: Under Reagan, the government increased regulations on businesses.
6. Which of the following was NOT a belief held by the New Right?
7. What was one major consequence of the Reagan Tax Cuts?
8. True or False: The New Right primarily focused on foreign policy issues.
9. Fill in the blank: The Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) was proposed in _____.
10. Which group became significantly involved in the New Right coalition, especially concerning social issues?
11. How did Reagan's approach to inflation differ from Carter's?
12. The New Right emerged in response to which social phenomenon?
13. What major scandal involved secret arms sales to Iran during Reagan's presidency?
14. What key organization did Jerry Falwell found in 1979?
15. What was the primary focus of Reagan's foreign policy?
16. How did the New Right compare to the Old Right?
17. What was the result of the 1984 presidential election?
18. What event marked a significant rise in New Right power in 1980?
19. What did the 1987 INF Treaty achieve?
20. Which of the following did the New Right strongly oppose?
21. True or False: The Cold War ended during Reagan's presidency.
22. Who was Phyllis Schlafly?
23. What was a notable effect of deregulatory policies under Reagan?
24. The New Right's anti-communism led to what significant effect?
25. Cause and Effect: Reagan’s increase in military spending led to what?
26. What was a key educational policy promoted by the New Right?
27. What was the main goal of the Tax Reform Act of 1986?
28. What were 'Reagan Democrats'?
29. What was the outcome of the 1990 budget deal?
30. What is the title of a key publication by New Right thinkers?
31. In what year did the Berlin Wall fall, symbolizing a significant moment in Cold War history?
32. True or False: The New Right was completely unified in its beliefs.
33. Reagan's social policies were characterized by _____.
34. What economic challenge peaked during Reagan’s presidency?
35. What was the primary goal of the War on Drugs initiated during the Reagan administration?
36. What was the overall outcome of Reagan's economic policies?
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