The Reagan Era
Discussion & Essay Questions
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Sample of Discussion & Essay Questions
- Presidents quite often fit a particular time. Kennedy was the ideal candidate for post-Eisenhower America; Roosevelt brought the right innovative and perimeter attitude to the Depression era. What made Reagan such a good fit for post-1970s?
- Would he be a viable candidate today? Why or why not?
- Would his domestic and foreign policy approaches fit this decade? Explain.
- Reagan famously stated in his inaugural speech that government is the problem. Was he right? Why or why not?
- How apt is Reagan's statement today? Explain.
- Examine some of the principles of Reagonomics below and explain why you agree or disagree with them.
- The free market solves problems better than politicians can.
- Lower taxes create economic growth.
- Welfare perpetuates poverty.
- Peace is only attainable through military strength.
- America is always a force for good in the world.