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The Reagan Era: Causes and Consequences of Conservatism in America

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the causes and consequences of conservatism during the Reagan era, encouraging students to analyze historical developments and their impacts.

Topics covered:

#Compare the policies of Reagan with previous administrations.
#Standard
#Analyze the long-term consequences of Reagan's conservative policies.
#Explain the main causes of the rise of conservatism during the Reagan era.
#History
#Cause and Consequence
#Reagan Era
#Conservatism

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The Reagan Era: Causes and Consequences of Conservatism in America

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Reagan's Conservative Politics

Source A: Reagan's Speech, 1980

'The government is not the solution to our problems; government is the problem.' Provenance: Speech given by Ronald Reagan during his presidential campaign.

1.
Explain what Reagan meant by his statement about the government being the problem. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare Reagan's view on the role of government with that of previous presidents. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Causes of the Conservative Shift in the 1980s

Source B: Economic Challenges of the 1970s

'High inflation, unemployment, and oil crises created economic instability.' Provenance: Summary of economic issues faced by the US in the 1970s.

1.
Outline the main economic problems that contributed to the rise of conservatism during Reagan's time. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse how these economic issues influenced American voters' support for Reagan. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Policies and Their Consequences

Source C: Reagan's Economic Policies

'Reagan implemented tax cuts, increased military spending, and deregulated industries.' Provenance: Summary of Reagan’s economic policy measures.

1.
Explain the main economic policies introduced by Reagan and their intended effects. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the economic outcomes of Reagan’s policies with those of previous administrations. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Long-term Impact of Reagan's Conservatism

Source D: Historian's View

'Reagan's presidency marked a turning point towards conservative dominance in American politics, shaping policies for decades.' Provenance: Historical analysis by a credible scholar.

1.
Explain the long-term political effects of Reagan’s presidency on American conservatism. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse the social and economic consequences of Reagan’s policies for ordinary Americans. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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