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Election of 1980

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The 1980 presidential election in which Ronald Reagan won by campaigning for reduced federal government control over the economy, marking a shift toward conservative economic policy.

AP course connection

Topic 9.2: 9.2 Reagan and Conservatism

Unit 9

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