Download Unit 11 Day 4 The 1980 Election Quote: *In this present crisis

Unit 11 Day 4
Reagan and the 1980
Election
Quote:
“In this present crisis, government is not
the solution to our problem;
government is the problem.”
Ronald Reagan
Objective
Summarize the 1980 Presidential Election
Ronald Reagan
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Ronald Reagan was an actor in Hollywood early in his life.
He appeared in over 60 films throughout his career.
While in Hollywood, Reagan served as an FBI informant
who gave up the names of suspected communist
sympathizers.
The Politician
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In 1964, Reagan publicly endorsed Republican Barry
Goldwater for President. He would go on to become
California Governor for two terms.
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In 1968 and 1976, Reagan unsuccessfully ran for
nomination of the Republican presidential candidate,
narrowly losing in 1976 to President Ford.
1980 Campaign
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Reagan returned in 1980 with the promise of lower
taxes, less government interference in people's
lives, states' rights, and a strong national defense.
Results
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Reagan won the election in a landslide accumulating
489 Electoral College votes and over 50% of the popular
vote.