The result in the presidential election of 1920 might be attributed to:
A) the smear campaign directed against Democratic candidate A. Mitchell Palmer
B) the fact that Americans in the 1920s were "tired of issues, sick at heart of ideals, and weary of being noble"
C) southerners who expressed their displeasure at President Wilson's policies by voting Republican
D) the lack of women voters in the election
E) the lack of African American voters in the election

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The quote "Americans in the 1920s were 'tired of issues, sick at heart of ideals, and weary of being noble'" accurately reflects the mood of the country at the time and suggests that voters may have been looking for a change in leadership rather than a specific platform or set of policies.

The Result in the Presidential Election of 1920 Might Be