How did Nixon's policies reflect the increasing influence of conservatives on the Republican Party? (pp. 822–828)

How and where did Carter implement his commitment to human rights, and where and why did human rights give way to other priorities? (pp. 829–835)

Why did economic inequality increase during the Reagan administration? (pp. 835–839)

What gains and setbacks did minorities, feminists, and gays and lesbians experience during the Reagan years? (pp. 839–844)

How did anticommunism shape Reagan's foreign policy? (pp. 844–847)