James Earl (Jimmy) Carter Enjoyed Considerable Popularity When He Won

question 13

Multiple Choice

James Earl (Jimmy) Carter enjoyed considerable popularity when he won the presidency because

• A) his honesty and sincerity contrasted with the corruptions of Watergate.
• B) he was widely known as skilled in dealing with Congress and Washington.
• C) he brought in a team of highly respected and experienced cabinet members and advisers.
• D) he was a born-again Southern Baptist.
• E) he had a clear plan to solve the energy crisis.

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