Why did it appear president reagan was being contradictory when he increased defense spending so much?

he had promised the american people he would not raise spending.
the defense department already had all the weapons it needed.
he was trying to get the soviets to agree to reduce nuclear arsenals.
the united states was already having an issue with government waste.

7. how did the early egyptians use the flooding of the nile river to their advantage? they diverted the water to flood their enemy's lands and destroy their crops. they created an easier way to travel to the mediterranean sea and the indian ocean. they established a new water-based athletic event for the ancient olympics in greece. they devised an innovative irrigation system, which created a surplus of food.

Which sentence best describes the relationship between chlorophyll and the chloroplast? a.)chlorophyll is a chemical found in a chloroplast. b.) chloroplast is a chemical found in a chlorophyll. c.) both chlorophyll and chloroplasts are found in animals. d.) both chlorophyll and chloroplasts make carbon dioxide.

Ahistorian claims massive drought and famine in china caused the boxer rebellion. which of the following historians is making a counterclaim?