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Q: Ronald Reagan was praised for making the economy strong during the 80s . True or false?
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How did the supreme change as a result of Ronald reagans presidency?

The Supreme Court became more conservative during Ronald Reagan's presidency.


How did a decade of Republican government affect the economy?

A decade of republican government put the economy in debt. During Reagan's time the money was spend on defense spending.


What occurred in the economy during the early 1980s?

In the 1980s, Reagan not only cut the taxes but also slashed a number of social programs.


Why was there such an increase in poverty during the Reagan years?

America was still reeling from the economic downturn (fuel shortages, job losses, etc.) that occurred during the Carter Administration. However, toward the end of the Reagan Administration the economy began to improve. Reagan asked for, and Congress supplied, a huge cut in Income taxes for Americans. When the effects of that tax cut began to take effect, the economy turned around from the Carter years (which had high taxes and inflation). As the economy improved millions of Americans were lifted out of poverty and into the middle class. According to the Census Bureau, more African-Americans joined the American middle class than ever before in history. The growth in the economy continued into the Clinton presidency.


What economic issue did President Gerald Ford struggle with during his time in office?

During the administration of Gerald Ford (1974-1977) he launched the much-maligned WIN program (Whip Inflation Now) to combat the inflationary trend called stagflation, which meant that prices moved higher during a period of little economic growth. The problem continued under his successor, Jimmy Carter, as inflation increased to record levels. There was some improvement, notably a growing economy, under Ronald Reagan, from 1980 to 1987.