Question

It’s been quite a journey this decade, and we held together through some stormy seas. And at the end, together, we are reaching our destination. The fact is, from Grenada to the Washington and Moscow summits, from the recession of ‘81 to ‘82, to the expansion that began in late ‘82 and continues to this day, we’ve made a difference. The way I see it, there were two great triumphs, two things that I’m proudest of. One is the economic recovery, in which the people of America created—and filled—19 million new jobs. The other is the recovery of our morale. America is respected again in the world and looked to for leadership. —Ronald Reagan, 1989 Farewell Address Question Use the excerpt from President Ronald Reagan’s January 1989 speech delivered before leaving office to answer the question. Which claim made by President Reagan is supported with the strongest evidence? (1 point) Responses Other countries admired Reagan’s leadership and gained respect for the United States. Other countries admired Reagan’s leadership and gained respect for the United States. The U.S. economy made a great recovery during Reagan’s administration. The U.S. economy made a great recovery during Reagan’s administration. The United States has shown strength and resilience during the Reagan administration. The United States has shown strength and resilience during the Reagan administration. During Reagan’s presidency, Americans gained confidence in their government.

Answer 1

The claim made by President Reagan that is supported with the strongest evidence in the excerpt is: **The U.S. economy made a great recovery during Reagan’s administration.** This is supported by the specific mention of the creation and filling of 19 million new jobs, which serves as concrete evidence of economic improvement under his administration.