Causes of Reagens Presidency

Iran Hostage Crisis

Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan

Oil Crisis

War in the Middle East

Decline in northern industries

Watergate, Oil Crisis, and Iran hostages weakened public faith in the federal government

Economy stagnated which dampened America's optimism of the future.

Religious groups such as the Moral Majority opposed the views of the liberal programs

Helped the Republican party by reaching out to people who were not involved in the political process.

Distributed "report cards" that most likely favored Republicans.

People believed that liberal policies were responsible for stagflation and economic problems

Government taxed citizens and businesses too much and spent money on the wrong programs

Criticism in federal welfare programs

Environmentalists opposed the movement.

More and more Americans moved to suburbs which hurt their attachment to liberalism because of the financial struggle.

Historical realignment of white voters in the deep south when they moved from Democratic to Republican.