Question

What did Ronald Reagan promise Americans when he was elected president? Check all that apply.

to increase taxes
to decrease taxes
to improve the economy
to restore faith in the nation
to make the US military stronger
to expand the federal governme

Answer 1

Selected:
- to decrease taxes
- to improve the economy
- to restore faith in the nation
- to make the US military stronger

Not selected:
- to increase taxes (no)
- to expand the federal government (no)

Brief note: Reagan campaigned on tax cuts and supply‑side economic policies, rebuilding U.S. strength and morale ("Morning in America"), and reducing the size of the federal government rather than expanding it.