Reagan's campaign in 1980 was aided by public opinion that strongly favored conservatism. After the trauma of Vietnam, Watergate, stagflation, and the Iran hostage crisis, many Americans wanted a respite with a president who

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Reagan's campaign in 1980 benefited from a public desire for simplicity, unity, and moral values after a period of national crises. His ability to project these qualities helped him gain widespread support.

Reagan's Campaign in 1980 Was Aided by Public Opinion That