As president,Gerald Ford angered many right-wing conservatives by
A) breaking from Richard Nixon's détente policies.
B) criticizing the American military leadership in Vietnam.
C) appointing Nelson Rockefeller as vice president.
D) praising the ideals of draft resistors in a speech.
E) choosing Robert Dole as his running mate in 1976.

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Gerald Ford angered many right-wing conservatives by appointing Nelson Rockefeller as his vice president. Rockefeller was seen as a moderate Republican and his appointment signaled a shift away from the more conservative faction of the party. Many conservatives saw this as a betrayal of their values and were outraged by the decision.

As President,Gerald Ford Angered Many Right-Wing Conservatives by