The president who defined the 1980s, Ronald Reagan leaves a complex and polarizing legacy. After
reading all of Reckoning with Reagan and the first chapter of Reagan’s Victory (available in the Week
11 folder on Blackboard) your assignment is to write a 1,000-1,250 word essay that evaluates and
judges Reagan’s legacy. In other words, how should Reagan be remembered? Be sure to support your
position with specific details pulled from the reading. In addition, a discussion of both domestic and
foreign policies is needed.
Papers that fail to meet the required length will receive a grade no higher than a 60.
‘A’ quality papers will be: 1) Well-written 2) Follow the guidelines listed above 3) Have a thesis
statement 4) Support the thesis with numerous examples from the reading 5) Properly cite all
supporting evidence.
In terms of foreign policy Reagan was viewed as an ideological tough guy who projected strength on multiple fronts; negotiations with Mikhail Gorbachev led to the end of Cold War while other actions like the invasion of Grenada demonstrated that America would not back down from any threat (Schaller). His unwavering commitment towards national security also helped create more diplomatic ties between countries thus helping promote peace throughout much of world (Reagan’s Victory).
On the home front Reagan’s economic policies were met with mixed reviews. While some praised them for providing tax relief or limiting government intervention it is widely argued that they resulted in ballooning deficits which shifted money away from social programs such as welfare or education (Schaller). Other initiatives like supply side economics are praised for promoting growth however its long term effects are still being felt today leading many economists question whether it actually did help increase overall wealth distribution within society(Reagan’s Victory). Although there can be disagreements on how well these policies worked they all contributed to defining what has become known as “Reaganomics”.
All together Ronald Reagan will always have a place in history books regardless if opinions about him change over time. Whether you view him as strong leader or someone who helped pave way for future generations largely depends on individual perspective. However, one thing remains true: no matter what people think about his presidency there is no denying that Ronald Reagan left behind a complex yet polarizing legacy that shaped American Politics throughout 1980s and beyond.
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