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Changing Political Tide
Unit 1: History or Memory
Lesson 1
Big Idea: Reagan’s rise to the Presidency reflected popularity of conservative beliefs
among many Americans.
Objectives:
Distinguish between liberal and conservative viewpoints.
Explain how groups w/conservative economic, social, and religious views were able to take over national politics in the 1980s.
Determine if Clinton’s election in 1992 really was a liberal backlash or moderate victory.
Examine how the political process failed in 2000.
Warm Up:
What is a political spectrum?
A range of ideas on the role of government.
The Political Spectrum – Range of Ideas
“Left” “Middle” “Right”Revolutionary Liberal Progressive Moderate Conservative Reactionary
Change Maintain status quoEcon regulation Free enterprise, hands off govtCivil Rights Law and orderIndividual Welfare Self-relianceSecularism Religious morality
*Radicals- Support rapid change and extreme solutions (violence) to problems, on both sides!
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Conservative Revolution
1980’s “New Right” Reverse liberal policies
& programs of 60’s & 70’s.
Activity 1:
As you read “The New Right”, answer the following questions: Conservative Coalition- Three Main Concerns: What economic problems exist? What social/moral problems exist? Why were conservative able to win so much
support in the late 70’s, early 80’s?
Conservative Coalition
Different groups with same common goal Change direction of society and economy
Three main concerns: Lessen the role of government in economy Restore Christian values to society (Moral
Majority led by Jerry Falwell) End government supported social programs
Problems Facing America
Economic
Inefficiency and waste Too many social
handouts Regulations hurt
competitiveness Tax burden
Social
Moral decline Roe v Wade- abortion ERA- women’s lib Gay rights movement No religion in school Affirmative Action
Success of the Coalition
Why were the Conservatives able to win so much support in the late 70’s and early 80’s?
Ineffective President (Carter-Dem) Appealed to new groups, large numbers Very organized in efforts
Tactics of the Coalition
Power of Television Televangelism – Bakker’s,
Falwell Sound Bites Spin Doctors - Will
Direct Mailing Volunteers/Donations
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Discussion
How does the Conservative Revolution of the 1980s compare to the Tea Partiers and Republicans of today?
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Closure
Explain why the term “Conservative Revolution” is an oxymoron.
Revolution implies quick change, change being a more liberal idea.
HW – Create Your Own Election Chart
Election Major Candidates Issues/Events Outcome
1980
1984
1988
1992
1996
2000
2004
2008