History- Reagan and the Evil Empire – Flashcards
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Middle Eastern terrorists targeted the United States because
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the United States intervened in Middle Eastern politics.
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What did US intervention in the Middle East have in common with US intervention in Latin America?
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Both interventions were about stopping the spread of Communism.
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The nickname for President Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative was
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"Star Wars."
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A reason for conflict in the Middle East during President Reagan's administration was
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political changes caused by religious differences.
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President Reagan's use of the term evil empire referred to
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the USSR.
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Which statement best describes how terrorism affects US foreign policy in the Middle East?
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The United States supports Israel in spite of terrorist attacks.
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What did President Reagan's approach to the Cold War reveal about his foreign-policy strategy?
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He wanted to work for peace from a position of military strength.
