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Contemporary American Society: The Late 20th Century — Test

Question 14 • United States History and Geography

Which did Ronald Reagan promise to do during his presidential campaign in 1980?

Answer
A
appoint a woman to the Supreme Court
B
support the Equal Rights Amendment
C
emphasize the importance of peacekeeping
D
call for reductions in the military

Explanation

During his 1980 campaign, Ronald Reagan promised to appoint a woman to the Supreme Court. He fulfilled that promise in 1981 by nominating Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the Court. The other choices do not describe this campaign pledge.

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