Question

Which of the following are reasons that Carter was so unpopular as he approached his re-election in 1980?

Answer 1

Answer: Energy Crisis , Iran Hostage crisis , High Inflation.

Explanation:

As the 39th president of the United States, Jimmy Carter strived to fight the nation’s high unemployment, increasing inflation and the consequences of an energy crisis that had begun in the early 1970s.

Most business heads, as well as the general public, accused Carter for the nation’s lasting strains, claiming he didn’t hold an effective policy.

He was especially damaged late in his presidency by the hostage crisis in Iran. Carter´s inability to free the hostages deemed his government as inept and inefficient.

By 1980 he was defeated in the general election by Ronald Reagan.

Answer 2

The correct answers are B) energy crisis. D) Iran hostage crisis. E) high inflation.

The following are reasons why Carter was so unpopular as he approached his re-election in 1980: energy crisis, Iran hostage crisis, high inflation.

Although President Jimmy Carter did good things during his tenure as 39th President of the US, at the end of his period, an accumulation of bad things and crisis impeded him to win the election against Republican candidate Ronald Reagan. A severe energy crisis, the Iran hostage crisis in the Middle East, high inflation, and high unemployment rates made the US citizens decide for Reagan.