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Reagan and the 1980s

Question 3 • 11011de2 CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-US History and Geography S2

Ronald Reagan’s first priority following his election in 1980 was

Answer
A
finding a cure for AIDS.
B
appointing a woman to the Supreme Court.
C
developing new social programs.
D
fixing the economy.

Explanation

After his 1980 election, Ronald Reagan made improving the troubled U.S. economy a top priority, especially reducing inflation and unemployment. The correct choice is fixing the economy; the other options were not his first priority.

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