Ronald Reagan

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/ronald-reagan

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

Stagflation: An economic condition characterized by slow economic growth, high unemployment, and rising prices, which Reagan aimed to fix through his economic policies.
Détente: A period of easing tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union, which Reagan moved away from in favor of a more assertive foreign policy.
Deregulation: The process of removing or reducing government rules and restrictions on businesses, a key component of Reagan's economic strategy.
Conservatism: A political philosophy that emphasizes traditional values, limited government intervention in the economy, and a strong national defense.