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Unit 9 – Entering Into the 21st Century, 1980–Present
Topic 9.2
What was one key factor that led to Ronald Reagan's election victory in 1980?
His opponent had been implicated in a major political scandal shortly before the election.
He promised to drastically increase public spending on healthcare and education.
There was widespread dissatisfaction with President Jimmy Carter's handling of the economy.
The Republican party had a significant majority in both houses of Congress.
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