By the End of His Presidency, Reagan Had

question 27

Multiple Choice

By the end of his presidency, Reagan had:

• A) dramatically shrunk the federal government's size
• B) abolished the Department of Education
• C) privatized Social Security
• D) restored American confidence
• E) fulfilled the religious Right's agenda on issues such as school prayer

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Definitions:

Transcontinental Railroad

A train route across the United States completed in 1869, connecting the east and west coasts, significantly facilitating commerce and settlement.

Melting Pot

A metaphor for a society where many different types of people blend together as one, often used to describe the United States.

Settler Societies

Societies historically established by settlers who colonized land, often displacing indigenous populations, including countries like the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.