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1 The Rise of the Modern Conservative Movement
Ronald Reagan The Rise of the Modern Conservative Movement

2 Modern Conservative Evolution 1930s-1960s
New Deal opponents Eisenhower and ‘Modern Republicanism’ Barry Goldwater (AZ) conservative Senator. Opposed government activism Opposed social security Opposed Federal Civil Rights laws (not necessarily local or state) Demanded military buildup to defend against Soviet attack Opposed Great Society - extension of New Deal. Overextension of what needs government could or should meet

3 Conservative Evolution and Organizations
Young Americans for Freedom William F. Buckley Barry Goldwater Disenchanted Southern Democrats Some ‘fringe’ organizations John Birch Society (though most - including Reagan, et al - distanced themselves from this group)

4 Richard Nixon & the Welfare State
Trimmed social welfare programs of the Great Society Did not cut them altogether Established OSHA (Office of Safety and Health Administration) Established EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) NEW FEDERALISM - Re-distributed federal monies to states Covertly gutted high $ federal programs of their ‘liberal’ intent by redirecting funding Source: Schulman 1970s, Restless Giant by James T. Patterson

5 Social Issues and Conservatism
Rapid cultural change of the 1960s Opposition to Warren Court decisions ‘criminal rights’ Church-state issues like school prayer Privacy rights/issues Rock music Openly sexual, drug-oriented, rebellious Widespread Use of illegal drugs

6 Warren Court Decisions 1960’s & 1970’s
Engel v. Vitale: freedom of religion Gideon v. Wainwright: right to lawyer Escobedo v. Illinois: right to lawyer at questioning Miranda v. Arizona: Inform of rights Tinker v. Des Moines: Free speech NY Times v. US: free press Roe v. Wade: Right to privacy

7 Social Issues and Conservatism
Radical and increasingly violent student protests Reagan strongly opposed FSM (Free Speech Movement - radical) on UC-Berkeley campus Dismissed UC president Opposed ‘sexual’ revolution Said Birth control pill encouraged promiscuous behavior

8 Social Issues and Conservatism
1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision Legalized abortion by striking down state laws prohibiting abortions Launched modern pro-life movement (aka ‘anti-abortion’) Opposed emerging gay rights movement Opposed radical feminism Blamed these for decline of traditional nuclear family Rising divorce rate ‘No-fault’ divorce laws (ironically passed during Reagan’s term in California)

9 Social Issues and Conservatism
Civil Rights: Federal government laws = end of state mandated segregation Opposed forced and unreasonable integration (forced busing) Opposed Affirmative Action quotas - said it was reverse discrimination Democratic Blue Collar Workers - called “Reagan Democrats”

10 The 1980 Election

11 The New Conservative Coalition The NEW RIGHT
The NEW RIGHT - a political coalition of: Conservative evangelical Christians Moral Majority founded by Rev. Jerry Falwell - Baptist minister (founder - Liberty University - Lynchburg, VA) To restore Christian Values in America Southern Democrats Reduction of Social Programs Called for reduction in size and scope of government “Reagan Democrats” Favored return of US military prominence Patriotic focus

12 Ronald Reagan Born in Illinois, 1911 Active in college.
Lifeguard, Radio Announcer Went to California to launch an acting career during the Great Depression Successful actor Eventual president of the Screen Actors Guild (Union for Actors) Became increasingly conservative in face of radical socialists and communists in the movie industry Switched from Democratic to Republican Party in the late 50s/early 60s Source: Reagan by Jules Tygiel Reagan by Dinesh D’Souza

13 The 1980 “Revolution” Nixon Victories in 1968 and 1972 early indicators of change Carter’s series of ‘Unfortunate’ Events Carter’s perceived mishandling of major challenges Reagan’s ability to communicate - “The Great Communicator” Few simple well-articulated idea

14 Map 30.4 Presidential Election of 1980 (p. 903)

15 The Reagan Revolution and the First Inaugural Address
“In the days ahead I will propose removing the roadblocks that have slowed our economy and reduced productivity. Steps will be taken aimed at restoring the balance between various levels of government. Progress may be slow, measured in inches and feet, not miles, but we will progress. It is time to reawaken this industrial giant, to get government back within its means, and to lighten our punitive tax burden. And these will be our first priorities, and on these principles there will be no compromise.” - Ronald Reagan 1981

16 Supply-Side Economics a.k.a “Reaganomics”
Cut taxes to put more money into the hands of businesses Cut taxes on the wealthiest Americans Lower taxes = more investment in the “supply side” of the economy Would: promote and create new jobs encourage capital investment, and lead to stimulated industrial growth

17 Cutting Government Regulation - “deregulation”
Continued Carter’s programs to deregulate key industries Energy, Transportation and Banking Industries Challenged Air Traffic Controllers in Fired those who refused to go back to work after a strike.

18 Reagan: Economic Recession, and Recovery
Inflation slowed, consumer spending increased Stock market grew Federal deficit grew even as domestic spending decreased National debt = $909 billion in $3.2 trillion in 1990

19 Slowed Federal Growth - New Federalism (Reagan-style)
Limiting government Eliminated public service jobs, reduced unemployment compensation, lowered welfare benefits, raised fees for Medicare patients Federal domestic spending still grew for a couple of years

20 Reagan and the Cold War Called Soviet Union the “evil empire”
Reagan - Cold Warrior Lebanon Libya Grenada El Salvador Nicaragua (Contra rebels supported by US)

21 Reagan and Military Buildup
Sharp increase in military spending = buildup New weapons and new technology Neoconservatives (Neo-cons = Dick Cheney, Don Rumsfeld, Paul Wolfowitz, Condoleeza Rice, Richard Armistead, Colin Powell, etc.) Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) = better known as Star Wars

22 Patriotic Renewal “It’s Morning in America, Again” 59% of popular vote
Second largest electoral victory in history 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles Communist-bloc countries boycotted th anniversary of Statue of Liberty th anniversary of the Constitution

23 Other issues 1984-1988 AIDS Awareness
Women’s Movement stalled (ERA failed in 1982) Supreme Court conservatives Sandra Day O’Connor Anthony Kennedy Antonin Scalia Chief Justice William Rehnquist

24 More issues: 1984-1988 Farm Crisis - foreclosures
Manufacturing shift - from metal and textiles (overseas = outsourcing due to labor costs) Service sectors continued to grow Wealthiest Americans flourished in the 1980s Jan 28, Space Shuttle Challenger exploded shortly after take off

25 Scandal S & L Crisis Savings and Loan institutions deregulated and some corrupt individuals used this to make huge personal fortunes S & L’s collapsed in late 1980s $2.6 billion in savings lost Iran Contra Scandal Selling arms (to Iran) for the release of hostages to support Nicaraguan Contras Covered up Reagan admitted covering up No long term impact “Teflon” president.

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