Reagan (Domestic)

Question 1

Socially conservative voters

Answer 1

Regan victory owed much to the support of social conservatives who rejected liberal social attitude and envisioned returned to traditional family values.

-Regan opposed feminism and the ERA
He told audience he was a born again, Christian
-He gained the support of the religious right one of America most visible and powerful political forces
-Estimated 5 million evangelical Christians who never voted before now voted for Reagan.

Question 2

Carter inadequacy

Answer 2

Carter was weakened by a challenge from Democrat Edward Kennedy during the 1980 presidential election.
-Seemed incapable of handling economic and international problems
-By 1980 only 18% rated Carter is strong leader

Question 3

Reagan personality

Answer 3

Previous career as a film star helped him make inspirational speeches.
Reagan had a reputation of being a great communicator
Reagan came across warmer than Carter in debates
Poll said Reagan had won the debate
Regan‘s personality was warm and optimistic about American international and domestic capacities

Question 4

Timing

Answer 4

Regions victory in 1980 was partly a matter of good timing. When many felt a deep sense of disenchantment with the state of the economy society and politics in the country.
Defeat in Vietnam and the loss of many American lives seem to have unleashed deep cultural conflicts between young Old rich and poor, black and white and even men and women

Question 5

Election results

Answer 5

Only 28% voted for him 25% voted for Carter and 47% voters stayed at home
These statistics suggested disillusionment with politics in general.