Reagan and the 80s Crossword

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