The election of 1984 resulted in
A. an overwhelming landslide victory for Reagan, who carried 49 of 50 states and nearly 60 percent of the popular vote.
B. a narrow victory for Reagan, as the economy was slow to recover.
C. a lot of enthusiasm for the Democratic Party, since they ran a female for vice president.
D. a narrow victory for Reagan, as the Democratic nominee, Walter Mondale, made gains in railing against Reagan for starting a nuclear arms race and pursuing economic policies that favored the wealthy.
Answer: A
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