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Carter and the Middle East

Question 8 • RMA FL-2100310-United States History Semester 2

Which of the following changes contributed to Reagan’s reelection in 1984?

Answer
A
an economic recession
B
the continuation of stagflation
C
an economic boom
D
an increase in federal spending

Explanation

The U.S. economy recovered and grew during the years leading up to the 1984 election, with falling inflation and lower unemployment. This economic boom helped Reagan’s reelection campaign by giving voters a sense that conditions had improved. A recession or continued stagflation would more likely have hurt his chances.

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