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In August of 1974, President Nixon resigned and his Vice President, Gerald Ford, took over as president. In 1976, Ford would have to compete in an election to keep his job as President. Based on what you’ve read about Ford’s actions, why would Ford have a hard time winning in the election of 1976?

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Ford’s pardoning of Nixon was very unpopular.

The economy was experiencing a recession and inflation and Ford seemed unable to fix the problems.

Ford’s opponent, Jimmy Carter, was seen as an honest politician compared to the abuse of power seen in the Nixon administration.

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Ford’s pardoning of Nixon was very unpopular.

The economy was experiencing a recession and inflation and Ford seemed unable to fix the problems.

Ford’s opponent, Jimmy Carter, was seen as an honest politician compared to the abuse of power seen in the Nixon administration.

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