A primary contributor to government spending under President Reagan was Great Society social programs. high defense spending. increases to the Departments of the Interior and Transportation. increases to school lunch programs.

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Nevaeh Bradshaw

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29 May, 18:02

A primary contributor to government spending under President Reagan was Great Society social programs. high defense spending. increases to the Departments of the Interior and Transportation. increases to school lunch programs.

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Chloe Delacruz · Answer 1

High defense spending.

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One of Reagan's most well-known acts was the escalation of the Cold War. Following the Afghan Saur Revolution, Reagan decided to increase government spending on defense. He ordered a massive buildup of the U. S. Armed Forces. He also created a missile program and oversaw the deployment of the Pershing missile in West Germany. Finally, he introduced the Strategic Defense Initiative.

Lamont Wiggins · Answer 2

Lamont Wiggins 29 May, 18:13

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(B) high defense spending.