In a paragraph of 3-5 sentences, summarize how Reagan changed the role of government and evaluate whether his policies benefited the country. Give 2-3 specific examples of policies during the Reagan era that addressed the problems Reagan mentioned in his Inaugural Address.

(Im sorry it isnt 3-5 sentences! But just look over it and create a paragraph of your own with the information given.)

Nonetheless, Mr. Reagan's Presidency has altered the tone and texture of government by changing the focus of political debate from solving social problems to cutting budgets and restricting Federal activities. One important measure of his political effect is that mainstream Democrats have taken up his longstanding assault on Federal deficits. Another is that state and local politicians no longer look to Washington for new initiatives and funding.

In his inaugural address after taking the oath of office on January 20, Ronald Reagan called upon Americans to "begin an era of national renewal." In response to the serious problems facing the country, both foreign and domestic, he asserted his familiar campaign phrase: "Government is not the solution to our problem, government is the problem." He hoped that America "will again be the exemplar of freedom and a beacon of hope for those who do not have freedom."

Arguably the first conservative U. S. president in over 50 years, Reagan advanced domestic policies that featured a lessening of federal government responsibility in solving social problems, reducing restrictions on business, and implementing tax cuts. Internationally, Reagan demonstrated a fierce opposition to the spread of communism throughout the world and a strong distrust of the Soviet Union, which in 1983 he labeled an "evil empire." He championed a rearmed and strong military and was especially supportive of the MX missile system and the Strategic Defense Initiative ("Star Wars") program.

Answer: here is the answers to the 1980s early 21st early century unit test

1. A

2. C

3. D

4. B

4. C*

6. C

Reagan's: called the soviet, opposed the spread Previous: resumed positive, used brinksmanship

9. c

10. D

11. B

12. B

14. Large Computers, Manufactuerers, Computers, The technology

15. d

16. A

17. C

18. Early, Al gore, George w. bush, the florida supreme

19. B&C

20. created a system: No child, Encouraged states: school choice, reduced taxes: supply-side

21. B

22. c

23. A

23. news stories: culture, the united states had: trade agreements, the united states makes: political relationships, the united states takes: economic regulation

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25. B

26. C

27. A

28. Iran went, Iran decided, The price, The United states

29. B&D

30. D

31. A