Making Connections

1. Question

   What was Watergate’s legacy for American politics in the following decade? In your answer, explain what led to Nixon’s resignation.

2. Question

   How did the Republican and Democratic parties change in the 1970s and 1980s? Discuss how those changes shaped American politics.

3. Question

   How did Americans’ memory of the Vietnam War affect foreign policy in the 1970s and 1980s?

4. Question

   Why was grassroots conservatism particularly strong in the Sun Belt in the 1970s and 1980s?