His innovations as the phonograph, the incandescent light bulb and one of the earliest motion picture cameras. He also created the world's first industrial research laboratory.
His election caused a secession crisis because he had no votes from southern states which caused a political divide.
A larger tax base. Reaganomics is consistent with the theory of supply-side economics. It states that corporate tax cuts are the best way to grow the economy.
He uses pathos to appeal to Americans' sense of pride and justice.