Light
collapse
Practice Quizzes
AP US History
Unit 9 – Entering Into the 21st Century, 1980–Present
Topic 9.2
If Ronald Reagan had not survived the assassination attempt in 1981, what would be one probable impact on American conservatism?
The Cold War might end earlier because of immediate nuclear disarmament by the USSR.
George H.W. Bush, as President, would likely continue Reagan's economic policies identically.
It could potentially have lost momentum leading to less influence in government policy in the following years.
There would be an immediate shift towards liberal policies under Vice President Bush’s leadership.
Related content
Practice quizzes
Practice this subject
Practice this unit
Practice this topic
Study guides (1)
AP US History - 9.2 Reagan and Conservatism
Key terms
Ronald Reagan
1981
Assassination attempt
About Us
About Fiveable
Blog
Careers
Testimonials
Code of Conduct
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
CCPA Privacy Policy
Resources
Cram Mode
AP Score Calculators
Study Guides
Practice Quizzes
Glossary
Crisis Text Line
Request a Feature
Report an Issue
Stay Connected
© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.
About Us
About Fiveable
Blog
Careers
Testimonials
Code of Conduct
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
CCPA Privacy Policy
Resources
Cram Mode
AP Score Calculators
Study Guides
Practice Quizzes
Glossary
Crisis Text Line
Request a Feature
Report an Issue
© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.
Back
Practice Quiz
Guides
Glossary
Guides
Glossary
Next
