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Reagan Era: Timeline & Chronology of American Conservatism

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
6 questions
~12 mins
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This worksheet guides students through the key events and developments of the Reagan Era, focusing on the rise of conservatism in the United States. It includes timeline activities and questions to develop understanding of the period's significance.

Topics covered:

#Explain the significance of conservative policies during Reagan's presidency
#Standard
#Compare different perspectives on Reagan's impact on American politics
#History
#Reagan Era
#Timeline & Chronology
#Outline key events of the Reagan Era in chronological order
#Conservatism

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Reagan Era: Timeline & Chronology of American Conservatism

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Timeline of Key Events in the Reagan Era

Source A: Timeline of Major Events (1920-1990)

1980: Ronald Reagan elected President of the United States. 1981: Reagan's Economic Recovery Tax Act is passed. 1983: Strategic Defense Initiative announced. 1986: Tax reform law signed, reducing top tax rates. 1989: Fall of the Berlin Wall. 1990: Reagan leaves office, marking the end of his presidency.

This timeline highlights some of the most significant events during Reagan's presidency and the broader Cold War context. It reflects the conservative policies aimed at economic reform and strengthening national defense.

1.
Outline the key events of the Reagan Era in chronological order.
[3 marks]
2.
Explain how Reagan's economic policies reflected conservative principles during the 1980s.
[4 marks]
3.
Compare Reagan's approach to foreign policy with previous presidents.
[5 marks]
4.
Analyse the impact of Reagan's policies on the Cold War.
[6 marks]
5.
Describe the significance of the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 in the context of Reagan's presidency.
[3 marks]
6.
Write a brief summary of how the Reagan Era influenced American conservatism.
[3 marks]

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