Reagan's Battle Against Student Activism and Budget Cuts

The chapter explores Ronald Reagan's aggressive stance towards student activism during his gubernatorial campaign, including advocating for the expulsion of dissident students and attacking Berkeley as a political strategy. It delves into Reagan's controversial decision to cut funding for public colleges, introducing tuition fees and student loans as a solution to budget deficits while framing it as personal responsibility. The narrative also touches on the clashes between student activists and authorities at People's Park in Berkeley, resulting in injuries and deaths.