Ronald Reagan and STAR WARS (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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In which year was Ronald Reagan born?
In which year was Ronald Reagan born?
1911
When was Reagan elected Governor of California?
When was Reagan elected Governor of California?
1966
Which number President of the United States was Reagan?
Which number President of the United States was Reagan?
40th
What economic problems faced the U.S. in the late 1970s?
What economic problems faced the U.S. in the late 1970s?
High inflation & unemployment
What nickname did Reagan earn due to his communication skills?
What nickname did Reagan earn due to his communication skills?
The Great Communicator
What was Reagan's foreign policy approach called?
What was Reagan's foreign policy approach called?
Reagan Doctrine
In which country did the U.S. NOT support anti-communist movements under Reagan?
In which country did the U.S. NOT support anti-communist movements under Reagan?
Poland
When did Reagan announce the Strategic Defence Initiative?
When did Reagan announce the Strategic Defence Initiative?
1983
What was the Strategic Defence Initiative commonly called?
What was the Strategic Defence Initiative commonly called?
Star Wars
What technology did SDI plan to use to intercept missiles?
What technology did SDI plan to use to intercept missiles?
Ground & space systems with lasers
What was a major criticism of the SDI programme?
What was a major criticism of the SDI programme?
Technological challenges & high costs
At which summit was the INF Treaty signed?
At which summit was the INF Treaty signed?
Washington Summit 1987