What Was One Reason James (Jimmy) Earl Carter Won the Election

question 3

Multiple Choice

What was one reason James (Jimmy) Earl Carter won the election of 1976?

• A)He was well known in national political circles.
• B)He was strongly in favor of traditional "tax and spend" liberalism.
• C)He was considered corruptible but highly intelligent.
• D)He received many votes from groups such as southern whites, blacks, urban labor unionists, Jews, and Hispanics.
• E)There was a large turnout by eligible voters because Watergate had sparked political interest.

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Definitions:

Sea Islands Experiment

A Reconstruction-era project where freed slaves were given land in the Sea Islands to test the feasibility of emancipation and land redistribution.

Ex-slaves

Individuals who were formerly enslaved but have gained freedom, focusing on their lives, challenges, and contributions post-emancipation.

Gainfully Employed

Refers to the condition where an individual is employed in a manner that provides a regular income sufficient for a livelihood.

King Cotton Diplomacy

The strategy used by the Confederate States during the American Civil War to encourage British and French support by leveraging their cotton supply.