What was a factor in President Ford's loss in the election of 1976? A. Ford expanded US involvement in Vietnam. B. Ford failed to lower inflation. C. Ford got involved in the Iran-Contra scandal. D. Ford engaged in détente with the Soviet Union.

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Answer:  b

Explanation:

B is the only logical answer

a - ford did not expand involvement in vietnam in fact he ordered the removal of american troops

c- Ford was not involved in Iran-Contra that was president ronald regan

d- Ford engaged in detente with the Soviet Union which meant that the two countries were working toward reducing tensions between them

President Ford's lost the election of 1976 because he failed to lower the inflation. Thus the correct option is (B).

What is Inflation?

Inflation refers to the rise in the prices of the commodities due to the market forces of the demand and supply. The demand of the certain product increases which leads to the shortage of the product. This ultimately results in the Inflation.

In the election of 1976, president ford was defeated by Democrat Jimmy Carter of Georgia with 297 votes. President Ford lost due to the high inflation prevailing in the economy.

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