HIST-H 106 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Andrew L. Lewis Jr., Aids, Neoconservatism
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Chapter 31 notes- to a new conservatism (1969-1988) Moral majority- fundamentalist group committed to preserving american ways of life ; founded by. Reverend jerry falwell (1979) to combat amoral liberals, drug abuse, coddling of criminals, homosexuality, communism, abortion; represented rise of political activism among organized religion"s radical right wing. Sunbelt- region stretching across southern us; warm climate, mild winters; substantial population growth since 1960s; offered growing economic opportunities. Think tanks - organizations that research/advocate topics like social policy, political strategy, economics, military, technology, culture; most are nonprofit. Neoconservatism- mostly former liberals who advocated strong stand against communism abroad and free market capitalism at home; stressed positive values of american society while liberals emphasized social ills. The tempting of richard nixon: intro summary. Richard nixon (r) elected president 1968- divisive campaign. More moderate than past, but extremely sensitive to criticism. Vice president spiro agnew (r) blamed dem. liberals for drug abuse, sexual permissiveness*, rise in street crime.
