Reagan and the 80s Crossword
Across
- 3. The Soviet leader that Reagan worked with to ease Cold War tensions.
- 5. An economic issue Reagan aimed to reduce through his policies.
- 7. A proposed missile defense system, nicknamed "Star Wars."
- 12. Type of "side" economics supported by Reagan.
- 14. An economic policy promoted by Reagan involving tax cuts and deregulation.
- 16. The national _____, which is a nation's debt, grew under Reagan's tax and spending policies.
- 17. A type of economics theory, often linked with Reagan, based on wealth distribution.
- 18. The tension that defined Reagan's foreign policy with the Soviets.
- 20. Reagan helped usher in this type of political movement.
Down
- 1. Music television channel that launched in the 1980s.
- 2. A scandal involving secret arms sales to fund Nicaraguan rebels in Iran.
- 4. Reagan's presidency began shortly after American ____ were taken by Iranians under Ford's presidency.
- 6. 1986 legislation that simplified the tax code and reduced rates.
- 8. Bush's 1988 campaign promise was "No new ___."
- 9. Reagan famously told Gorbachev to "tear down" this.
- 10. A key part of Reagan's economic policy, especially for the wealthy.
- 11. Epidemic that emerged during the Reagan administration.
- 13. Young urban professionals that were a cultural symbol of 1980s ambition.
- 15. The air traffic controllers' union that Reagan famously fired.
- 19. Ronald Reagan's political party.