AIM: Was the Reagan Revolution a step forward or backward for America?

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AIM: Was the Reagan Revolution a step forward or backward for America?

“Government is not the solution to our problem. ” http://www. youtube

Revolution

Who votes for Reagan? “Its morning in America…” Conservative Republicans Opposed to spending of the Great Society (welfare programs) Opposed to liberal dominance of government Support “traditional family values”

I. Reagan’s Domestic Policies Reaganomics or Supply Side Economics Cut taxes of wealthy (Capital Gains Tax) 2. Reinvest in business 3. Hire more workers 4. Didn’t happen

B. Balanced Budget? Reduced social welfare progams a. Cut welfare, medicaid etc. Cuts to EPA Increased spending on Defense: bombs, missiles, “STAR WARS” Result: National Debt Rises

C. Farm Aid World Wide Recession Gov’t subsides to help farmers Deficit grows

D. Immigration: 1986 - Immigration Reform and Control Act – Forbade employers from hiring illegal immigrants

II. Foreign Policy “tough stand against communism” A. Questioning Détente?

B. Central America 1. El Salvador: Sent $ and advisers help back anti-communist forces 2. Nicaragua – U.S. supports Contras fighting Cuban backed Sandinistas (unknown to Congress) a. Congress cuts off aid 3. Grenada

C. Middle East Rise of terrorism in 1980’s to promote political causes Lebanon: 1983 U.S. marines killed by bomb laden truck into their barracks

III. Reagan’s Second Term 1984- 1988 Economics 1. Uneven distribution of wealth 2. Tax cuts for 60% of Americans 3. Favor the Rich

4. Cut federal programs

B. Iran Contra Affair Sold weapons to Iran in exchange for Iranian help to release hostages in Lebanon. $ from sale given to Contras to fight Sandinistas Congressional committee cleared Reagan Col. Oliver North and CIA found guilty

C. Glasnost and Peristroika Tough stand against communism “Mr. Gorbochev, tear down this wall!”

D. Aparthaid in South Africa 1. Strict economic sanctions until aparthaid ended.

E. Rise of the Christian Right Aids Crisis Flag Burning Amendment Tel-Evangelists Christian Evangelicals align with Republican Party.

F. De-regulation Media Tele-communications Mergers and Acquisitions

Trends in Government 1960-1980 Welfare: Cold War: Size of Government: Tax Burden: President Ronald Reagan 1981-1989 Limit Welfare programs: stress self-reliance Confrontation with communism to end Cold War Reduce government size and power Reduce tax burden for the wealthy by cutting taxes

“A Conservative Revolution?”