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Understanding the Reagan Era and Conservatism

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet helps students explore the key aspects of the Reagan Era in American history, focusing on conservatism and its impact. It includes reading comprehension questions designed to develop understanding and analytical skills.

Topics covered:

#Outline the key events and policies of the Reagan Era
#Compare different perspectives on Reagan's policies
#Standard
#Reading Comprehension
#Analyse the social and economic impact of Reagan's presidency
#Explain the main ideas of conservatism during the Reagan Era
#History
#Reagan Era
#Conservatism

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Understanding the Reagan Era and Conservatism

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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The Rise of Conservatism During the Reagan Era

Source A: Excerpt from a speech by Ronald Reagan, 1981

'Government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.'

Source B: A critic’s view, 1983

'Reagan’s policies favored the wealthy and increased inequality, while reducing support for social programs.'

Historian’s perspective:

Many historians see Reagan’s presidency as a turning point that revitalized conservative ideas in America, emphasizing free-market policies, a strong military, and traditional values.

1.
Explain what Reagan meant by 'Government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.' (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the views of Reagan and his critic in Source A and Source B about the impact of Reagan’s policies. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the key ideas of conservatism during the Reagan Era. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Write an outline of the main policies introduced during Reagan’s presidency and their purpose. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Analyse how Reagan’s policies affected American society in the 1980s. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Compare the economic and social impacts of Reagan’s policies. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Explain why Reagan’s presidency is considered a turning point in American history. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
8.
Outline the main events and policies of the Reagan Era that shaped American history. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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