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Truman's Fair Deal

Question 6 • EAP-Virginia and US History B CR

In 1948, President Truman’s reelection was in doubt due to which of the following reasons?

Answer
A
President Truman was a Republican and was opposed by a Congress controlled by Democrats.
B
President Truman had lost the support of the working class by not doing enough to help the economy.
C
President Truman’s foreign and civil rights policies had alienated large groups of voters.
D
President Truman was prevented from seeking another term due to the provisions of the Twenty-Second Amendment.

Explanation

Truman’s reelection prospects looked uncertain because his policies divided voters. His support for civil rights angered many white Southern voters, while his foreign policy and the Cold War also faced criticism. These conflicts alienated large groups, making C, “President Truman’s foreign and civil rights policies had alienated large groups of voters,” the best answer. The Twenty-Second Amendment was not yet in effect in 1948, and Truman was a Democrat, not a Republican.

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