What was remarkable about Truman's election in 1948?

A. He required the Supreme Court to certify the election.
B. He won the Electoral College, but lost the popular vote.
C. He achieved a surprising, and last minute, victory.
D. He won by the smallest margin in U.S. history.


Answer: C

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A) military force and occupation. B) financial help for reconstruction. C) reconciliation and cooperation. D) punishment of war crimes. E) influx of industrial machinery from China.

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What will be an ideal response?

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