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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Carter and the Middle East

Question 18 • RMA FL-2100310-United States History Semester 2

How did Reagan respond to the PATCO strike?

Answer
A
He fired those who did not obey his order to return to work.
B
He ignored the strikers and their demands.
C
He secretly negotiated with strikers.
D
He ordered companies not to hire strikers.

Explanation

President Reagan gave the striking air traffic controllers 48 hours to return to work. When many refused, he fired more than 11,000 of them and barred them from federal service. Therefore, the correct choice is A: he fired those who did not obey his order to return to work.

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