A Conservative Movement Emerges Flashcards
Ever since Senator Barry Goldwater of Arizona had run for president in 1964, what had conservative people argued
That state governments, businesses, na dindividuals needed more freedom from the Capital.
Entitlement programs
Programs that provide guarenteed benefits to particular groups
By 1980, how much had th government spent on entitlement programs
300 billion annually
Why did many people object to the entitlement programs?
Because, there were stories of fraudulently obtaind benefits that caused resentment among many teax payers.
Why were people frusterated with civil rgihts
Because in 1964, Congress passed the civil rights act of 1964 in an effort to eliminate racial discrinination. Many people saw and rejected the movement towards equal opportunity. Although many people had rejected seperate schools for blacks and whites as unfair and unequal few wanted to bus thier children long distances
What was the New Right, and what did they focus on
It was a conservative movement that appeared to promote single issues.
They focuesed on controversial social issues such as opposing abortion, blocking the Equal Rights Amendment and evading court ordered busing. It also called for return to school prayer
Many people in the New Right criticized what
Affirmative Action: Required employers and educational institutions to give special consideration to women, African Americans, and other minority groups–even though these people might not be better qualified
Many conservatives saw affirmative action as a form of
Reverse discrimination-favoring one group over anoher on the basis of race, or gender. To members of the NEw Right, liberal positions on affirmative action and other issues represented an assault on traditional values
When did the Conservative movement gain strength
In the Mid 1960s- the conservative movement grew
There was eventually a conservative coalition, formed. What is this
An alliance of business leaders, middle class voters, disaffected Democrats, and fundamentalist Christian groups
What did Conservative intellectuals argue
That the cause of the conservative coalition news papers like the The wall Streat Journal and National Reveiw were founded to develop conservative policis and principals that would appeal to majority of voters (American Interprise and National Review)
What played a huge role
Religion, especially evangelical Christianity played a key role in the growing strength of the conservative coalition.
The 1970s brought about huge religious revival, especially on
Fundamentalist sects, many Americans watched evangelist preachers on TV or listened to them on the radio
Who were the two most influential televangelists
Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson
What did Falwell form
An organization called the Moral Majority. I
What did the Moral Majority consist of
evangelical and fundamentalist chrisstians who interpreted the Bible literally and believed in absolute standards of write and wrong.
What did the Moral Majority Commend?
Liberal attitudes and behaviors and argued for a restoration of traditional moral values. They worked toward their political goals by using direct mail campaigns and raising money to support candidates. Falwell was the spokes person
As individual conservative groups formed networks, they created what
A movement dedicated to bringing back what they saw as traditional family values. They hoped that this would help reduce nations high divorce rate, lower the number of out of wedlock births and encourage individual responsibility and generally revive bygone posperity
What were the goals of the Conservative movement
To shrink the size of the federal government and reduce spending. To promote family values and patriotic ideals, To stimulate businesses by reducing government regulations and lowering taxes. To strengthen the national defense
in 1976, who lost the Republican primary
Ronald Reagan
In the 1980 nomination, who was nominated
George H.. W. Bush with Ronald Reagan
What was Reagan originally
A Democrat who supported the new deal. He had become a conservative republican during the 1950s, leaving the party because he thought it had becoem very liberal
in 1964, who did Reagan campaign hard for
Barry Goldwater. Reagan was elected governor of California in 1966
In the 1980 election, what issues did Reagan run on
Abortion, pornography, the teaching of evolution, and prayer in public schools. These attracted conservatives
What also helped Reagan?
The Iran Hostage Crisis!
Why was Reagan an effective Candidate
BEcause of his political background and acting experiences
What was his nickname
The great communicator
What appealed to americans
his commitment to military and economic strength
What percentage of Americans went to the polls
52..6
By what majority was reagan elected
By a narrow majority. 51% but this was spread out over 44 states.
What did republicans gain control of s
The senate for the first time since 1954
In a nutshell, what were Ronald Regans beliefs
He believed in less government, lower taxes, and traditional values
