APUSH Period 9 Review Notes

Introduction

• Period 9: One of the shortest units in APUSH
  • Likely to see a few questions on AP exam (multiple choice)
  • Unlikely to see in DBQ

Ronald Reagan's Presidency (1980-1988)

• Election of 1980: Defeated Jimmy Carter
• Campaign Promises: Conservative policies, reduce government intervention
• Support: Moral Majority
• Economic Policy (Reaganomics)
  • Supply-side economics, tax cuts, deregulation
  • Debated impact: Improved growth vs. widened wealth gap, increased national debt
• Iran-Contra Affair: Illegal arms sales to Iran, funding Nicaraguan rebels, lowered approval ratings
• Cold War: Eased tensions with Gorbachev,