Lesson 14.01 Reagan Administration

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The Reagan administration endured numerous challenges during Reagan's time in office. Faced with a weak economy, Reagan implemented deep tax cuts to help revitalize the stagnant economy. Threatened by communist and terrorist threats abroad, Reagan responded with a strong showing of U.S. force and military might.

Learn more about Reagan's foreign and domestic policies by reviewing the slideshow below. As you do, complete the 14.01 Reagan Organizer. Save your completed work because it will help you with the tasks and serve as a study guide on the Unit test.

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Photograph Citations (left to right):

Gorbachev with U.S. President Reagan, 1985.IRC, 2005. Image.
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American military patrol on duty near Beirut. IRC, 2005. Image.
Discovery Education. Web. 19 July 2014. <http://www.discoveryeducation.com/>.