AP®︎ US History: Topic 9.2 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 9.2 of AP US History – Reagan and Conservatism.
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Topic 9.2
Question 1 Easy
This question tests the following: KC-9.1.I.A
What economic theory did Reagan's administration promote?
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Topic 9.2: Reagan and Conservatism
Thematic Focus: Politics and PowerPCE
Debates fostered by social and political groups about the role of government in American social, political, and economic life shape government policy, institutions, political parties, and the rights of citizens.
Learning Objective: Unit 9: Learning Objective B
Explain the causes and effects of continuing policy debates about the role of the federal government over time.
Historical Developments: KC-9.1.I.A
Ronald Reagan’s victory in the presidential election of 1980 represented an important milestone, allowing conservatives to enact significant tax cuts and continue the deregulation of many industries.
Historical Developments: KC-9.1.I.B
Conservatives argued that liberal programs were counterproductive in fighting poverty and stimulating economic growth. Some of their efforts to reduce the size and scope of government met with inertia and liberal opposition, as many programs remained popular with voters.
Historical Developments: KC-9.1.I.C
Policy debates continued over free-trade agreements, the scope of the government social safety net, and calls to reform the U.S. financial system.
Historical Developments: KC-9.1.I
Conservative beliefs regarding the need for traditional social values and a reduced role for government advanced in U.S. politics after 1980.
Historical Developments: KC-9.2.II.C
Intense political and cultural debates continued over issues such as immigration policy, diversity, gender roles, and family structures.
