One of the chief goals of the reagan administration was to reduce tensions with the soviet union. aggressively defend minority rights. increase aid to the poor. curtail social programs.

The correct answer is "curtail social programs."

Reagan was an advocate of a small, limited federal government. This resulted in him making cuts to several different social programs. This includes Social Security, Medicaid, Food stamps, and federal education programs. These cuts were driven behind his belief that American citizens have become too reliant on the federal government for assistance