28. Document Project 28: The Iran-Contra Affair

Quiz for Document Project Document 28.7 Ronald Reagan, Speech on the Iran-Contra Affair, 1987

Quiz for Document Project Document 28.7: Ronald Reagan, Speech on the Iran-Contra Affair, 1987

Document Project Document 28.7: Ronald Reagan, Speech on the Iran-Contra Affair, 1987

Choose the best answer to each question.

Question 1

1. Which statement summarizes President Ronald Reagan’s role in the Iran-Contra scandal?

Reagan was not aware of the actions that were taken during the scandal, but he took full responsibility and was ready to move on to the day-to-day business of governance.

Reagan was to blame for the scandal because of the people with whom he chose to surround himself.

Reagan made a mistake like all people, and he was sorry to have dragged the American people’s trust through this scandal.

Reagan believed that the policy behind the Iran-Contra scandal was sound, but it failed in implementation.

Question 2

2. What management style did Ronald Reagan try to use in his administration?

Responsible delegation to those best suited

Micromanagement and hands-on supervision

Very controlling with no personal initiative allowed

All decisions made by his vice president

Question 3

3. Did Ronald Reagan believe that his management style relieved him of any responsibility for the mistakes of his administration?

No, he thought no one should bear any responsibility or punishment except himself.

No, he recognized that the mistakes still happened on his watch.

Yes, he hoped to escape all criticism since he was oblivious.

Yes, he did not believe the president should ever be held accountable for errors.

Question 4

4. How did Reagan urge the American people to act in the aftermath of his speech?

Write letters to the editor to keep the Iran-Contra affair in the news.

Find new ways to funnel money to the rebels in Nicaragua.

Move on to more important matters and leave this subject behind.

Petition Congress for impeachment proceedings against Reagan.

Question 5

5. According to Reagan, what was the Tower investigation unable to determine regarding the Iran-Contra Affair?

The name of the Contras leader who received the money

The exact route of the funds from Iran to the Contras

The cost of the arms sold to Iran

The location of the hostages

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