Introduction to Chapter 30
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AMERICA MOVES TO THE RIGHT
1969–1989[[LP Photo: Detail of Phyllis Schlafly Derails the ERA in Illinois /
> What effects did America’s move to the political right have on U.S. society and foreign policy? Chapter 30 explores the rise of conservatism as a major force in late-twentieth-century American politics. It examines the emergence of new strands of conservatism in the 1960s, the evolution of conservatism in the post-Watergate years, and its full expression in the politics and policies of Ronald Reagan.
> How did the Nixon presidency reflect the rise of postwar conservatism?
> Why did the “outsider” presidency of Jimmy Carter fail to gain broad support?
> What conservative goals were realized in the Reagan administration?
> What strategies did liberals use to fight the conservative turn?
> How did Ronald Reagan’s foreign policy affect the Cold War?
> Conclusion: What was the long-term impact of the conservative turn?
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