What was the next step for the government? Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Who came to power in 1981?
A
President Reagan
2
Q
How was President Reagan?
A
Republican views -
Laissez-faire for welfare, government and business
3
Q
What was Reagan against?
A
Big Government
4
Q
Why was Reagan against Big Government
A
Wanted to reduce gov borrowing instead of spending non existent money on welfare
5
Q
What was still expected?
A
For the gov to not revert entirely to Laissez-faire
6
Q
What was part of the gov’s lesser laissez-faire?
A
Public still expected some social welfare
7
Q
What did Congress still have?
A
Democrat and liberal thinking members
8
Q
What had changed for the government, overall?
A
The tone, from New Deal thinking of helping those at the bottom of the heap
