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2. Reagan Revolution Return of Conservatism Reagan Democrats
Social Conservatives
Push back against
New Deal
Great Society
Social liberalism of 1960s and 1970s
Detente

3. Reagan Philosophy Free markets Less Regulation
Reduce Federal Spending on Social Programs
More Power to States
Tax Cuts
Stronger Military
Foreign Policy that challenges the Soviets

5. Reagan Presidency Landslide Hostages released on inauguration
Supply Side Economics
Leads to bigger deficit
Recession in first two years
Economy recovers in first term

6. Reagan Problems
Star Wars

7. Geraldine Ferraro
The first woman to receive the nomination of a major political party

8. Clarence Thomas

9. Persian Gulf War