NEW PRESIDENT

In the French presidential election, François Mitterrand led the first round, with Valéry Giscard d'Estaing close behind. Inflation was a major concern for voters, leading many to seek change. Chabanne Delmas was eliminated early, while d'Estaing criticized Mitterrand's ties to communists. Mitterrand promised reforms, but d'Estaing narrowly won with a record voter turnout. As the new president, d'Estaing assured the public of forthcoming political, economic, and social changes.

Who was leading in the first round of the French presidential election?

• Charles de Gaulle

• Chabanne Delmas

• François Mitterrand

• Valéry Giscard d'Estaing

What was the main issue concerning voters during the election?

• Unemployment

• Inflation

• Education

• Foreign Policy

Which candidate was dismissed in the first round?

• François Mitterrand

• Valéry Giscard d'Estaing

• Chabanne Delmas

• Jacques Chirac

What did d'Estaing accuse Mitterrand of being connected to?

• The communists

• The liberals

• The conservatives

• The socialists

What did the new president promise after winning the election?

• Political, economic, and social changes

• Economic reforms only

• Military expansion

• No changes