Ideological changes Flashcards
Name 3 points in American history where there has been a change in ideology?
New deal
Civil rights and affirmative action
New Federalism
When did the New deal influence a change in ideology?
1930’s
What was the change in ideology that occurred throughout the New Deal?
Democrats became a big government part to help the poor and the Republicans either had to follow them or be left behind
When did civil rights and affirmative action influence a change in ideology?
1960’s
What was the change in ideology that occurred throughout Civil rights and affirmative action movement?
Democrats lost White working class vote in the South whilst Republicans moved away from Big Government approach
When did New Federalism influence a change in ideology?
1980’s (Mostly Reagan)
What was the change in ideology that occurred throughout the New Federalism?
Movement towards smaller government via giving state governments more rights