By 1980, the Carter Administration

question 108

Multiple Choice

By 1980, the Carter administration

• A) was widely popular for its economic policies in increasing the real income for almost all Americans.
• B) succeeded in lowering gasoline prices after several years of massive increases.
• C) faced economic deflation caused by reduced military outlays.
• D) freed fifty-three hostages held in Iran.
• E) was unpopular because of high inflation and declining real incomes.

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