One Major Factor Working in Reagan's Favor in His 1984

question 23

Multiple Choice

One major factor working in Reagan's favor in his 1984 reelection bid was:

• A) a robustly growing economy
• B) the collapse of the Soviet Union
• C) that the Democrats were deeply divided
• D) surpluses in the federal budget
• E) the support he received from minorities and organized labor

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