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The Reagan Revolution

Question 1 • EAP-Virginia and US History B CR

Which of the following statements are true of the 1980 election? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Answer
A
Reagan won the large majority of states.
B
Few Democrats voted for Reagan.
C
Evangelical voters were an important source of Reagan’s support.

Explanation

Ronald Reagan won a landslide in the 1980 election, carrying 44 states, so he won a large majority of them. Evangelical voters were an important part of his support, mobilized in part by the emerging Religious Right. Statement B is not true: Reagan also attracted a substantial share of Democratic voters.

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