1) What are the problems America faces?
America is too materialistic, we do not understand how unique America is and how important our American traditions are. We are suffering from an economic crisis - materialism is causing misery and depression. Our taxes are unfair and favor the poor who use other people's taxes as an excuse to not work. The Government is too big and too overbearing.
2) What are Reagan's solutions?
We must act today in order to preserve tomorrow - these problems will not go away quickly, but we must continue to work on the economy nevertheless. We need to cut down the taxes as well.
3) What makes Reagan effective here?
He is funny and to the point - he is also witty. It is nice to have a leader who can laugh at themselves.
4) What does this reveal about Reagan?
Reagan truly does not believe that he played a part in the decline of the economy. He strongly believes that his party is RIGHT and the opposite part is WRONG.
5) What policy decisions might Reagan make according to this?
Reagan wants to increase the firepower of America - peace through strength.
6) How did this event effect Reagan's role with the American public?
Made him a public hero - he took a bullet for America. He remains stoic and leader-like.
7) Who is the audience?
The association of Evangelicals.
8) What is the argument Reagan makes here?
It is better to die sooner while still believing in God than live a long life without God at all. Communism is against God.
9) What do you think Reagan's agenda is in this speech?
To reduce the bad morals of our leaders who usually pretend to follow God, but really are selfish and immoral. Ignore the facts of history and declare the arms race over and a giant misunderstanding.
-this is as far as we got in class-
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