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QuizMultiple Choice

Reagan and the 1980s

Question 10 • CR04103B US History

How did Americans’ perceptions of the candidates affect the presidential election of 1980?

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Many Americans felt that Ronald Reagan lacked leadership skills.
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Many Americans viewed President Carter as negative and defeated.
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Many Americans viewed President Carter as optimistic and engaged.
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Many Americans felt that Ronald Reagan lacked conservative credentials.