作者：Stephen Bartos 5 年以前
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Reagan's 1980 Election
The political landscape of the United States saw a significant shift in the 1980s with the rise of conservatism, greatly influenced by Ronald Reagan’s 1980 election victory. This period marked the emergence of the New Right, which advocated for substantial tax cuts, reduced government spending, and minimized regulation, aiming to stimulate economic growth.
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Reagan's 1980 Election Liberalism Experienced push-back to counter culture and social movements as conservatives tapped into traditional resurgence Public lost faith in the theory of big government Contributed to reverse discrimination in wake of rights movements and social programs Conservatives believed that the government taxed citizens too much and energy crisis and economic problems made conservative tax cuts appealing Liberalism lost its appeal after the Vietnam war and Johnson administration Valued government intervention and helping the needy Reagan 1980 Debate Reagan destroys Carter and his reputation Appealed to public as he was a actor that utilized his communication skills Conservative Movement (The New Right) Pushed for tax cuts making conservatism more appealing to those within South and those subjected to poverty Anticommunist More Traditional, religiously motivated southerners to lean towards conservatism Goals: Limit taxes, cut spending, limit government intervention and ease regulation on business and industry to make way for economic growth Valued free market, private organization, and competition
