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What was the New Right primarily concerned with?
What characterized the origins of the New Right?
The gradual unraveling of the New Deal political order in the 1960s and 1970s, with guidance from skilled politicians and grassroots activists.
Who was George Wallace?
Racist governor of Alabama who advocated for segregation and ran for president.
What mobilized Christian conservatives in the 1960s and 1970s?
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What did activists like Schlafly and LaHaye value?
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Who founded the Moral Majority?
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What did the IRS ruling in 1978 impact?
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Who were the candidates in the 1980 presidential election?
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What is Reaganomics?
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Who is Jesse Jackson?
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How did Americans approach racial diversity in the 1980s?
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How did the federal government attempt to finance its debt in the 1980s?
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What cultural battle was prominent in the 1980s?
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What happened to women in the workforce during the 1980s?
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What impact did the right's triumph have on women's rights, particularly regarding abortion?
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What disease emerged in the 1980s that impacted the homosexual community?
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Study Notes
The New Right
- A conservative movement from the 1980s focusing on social issues: anti-abortion, opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment, pornography, homosexuality, and affirmative action.
Origins of the New Right
- Emerged from the gradual decline of the New Deal political order during the 1960s and 1970s.
- Supported by skilled politicians like Ronald Reagan and energized by grassroots activism.
George Wallace
- Governor of Alabama known for segregationist stance: "segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever."
- Ran for president in 1968 as a candidate for the American Independent Party, emphasizing racism and law and order but lost to Nixon.
- Injured by an assassination attempt in 1972, resulting in paralysis.
Origins of the Religious Right
- Christian conservatives mobilized in the 1960s and 1970s to defend traditional family values.
- Women played a significant role as activists within the movement.
Women in the Conservative Movement
- Figures like Phyllis Schlafly and Tim LaHaye promoted motherhood as women's highest calling.
- Viewed abortion as a direct threat to female identity.
Jerry Falwell
- Baptist minister who founded the Moral Majority.
- Advocated for a political agenda focused on pro-life, pro-family, pro-morality, and pro-American values.
Tax Exemptions for Religious Schools
- In 1978, the IRS implemented rules revoking tax-exempt status for racially segregated private Christian schools.
- The religious right claimed special targeting against Christian institutions by the Carter administration.
1980 Presidential Election
- Ronald Reagan (Republican) defeated Jimmy Carter (Democrat) during a struggling economy.
- Reagan emphasized free-market principles, military spending, and states' rights.
Ronald Reagan
- Elected as president in 1980 and re-elected in 1984 on a populist campaign.
- Served as California governor (1966-1974) and was involved in the McCarthy era.
- Developed Reagannomics, promoting tax cuts and government incentives.
- Pioneered initiatives like the Strategic Defense Initiative and had pivotal meetings with Gorbachev during the Cold War.
Reaganomics
- Combines monetarist fiscal policy, supply-side tax cuts, and budget cuts.
- Aimed to reduce the federal government's size and stimulate economic growth.
Jesse Jackson
- Civil rights leader active in anti-discrimination campaigns.
- Ran for presidential nomination as an advocate for racial equality.
Racial Diversity
- Growing acceptance of racial diversity in America, paralleled by an individualistic rather than systemic approach to racial issues.
- Federal policies disproportionately affected racial minorities.
Finance
- The U.S. government borrowed extensively, raising interest rates to attract foreign investments.
- Resulted in a stronger dollar and increased imports.
1980 Pop Culture
- Cultural conflicts between conservatives and liberals focused on militarism and patriotism during Reagan’s presidency.
- Notable absence of political themes in mainstream media.
Women in the Workforce
- During the 1980s, women increasingly entered male-dominated fields.
- By 1984, women in the workforce exceeded those working at home.
Abortion
- The rise of the conservative movement brought women's rights, particularly abortion, to the forefront of political discourse, sparking division among Americans.
AIDS
- The emergence of AIDS resulted in stigmatization but also mobilization within the gay community, highlighting discrimination and health activism.
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Explore the emergence and influence of the New Right, a conservative movement from the 1980s focusing on critical social issues. Delve into the significant figures like George Wallace and the role of women in mobilizing Christian conservatives. This quiz covers key concepts and historical contexts surrounding these political movements.
