Question

which best explains how ronald reagan’s economic message helped him win the 1980 presidential election?
○ many americans agreed with reagan, saying that taxes needed to be increased to fund government programs.
○ many americans agreed with reagan, saying that defense spending needed to be reduced.
○ reagan’s economic plan seemed more specific than president carter’s plan.
○ reagan was anxious to increase funding for peacekeeping, which appealed to voters.

Explanation:

Reagan campaigned on a clear, specific supply-side economic agenda (tax cuts, reduced government spending, deregulation) that contrasted with Carter's less defined economic approach amid the 1970s stagflation. The other options are incorrect: Reagan advocated tax cuts (not increases), pushed for higher defense spending, and did not center peacekeeping funding as a key economic campaign point.

Answer:

C. Reagan's economic plan seemed more specific than President Carter's plan.