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The New Conservatism

The New Conservatism. Conservatism and Liberalism http://www.studentnewsdaily.com/conservative-vs-liberal-beliefs/. Liberal politics dominated the US for most of the 1900s . Liberals believe the government should regulate the economy and help disadvantaged people

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The New Conservatism

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  1. The New Conservatism

  2. Conservatism and Liberalismhttp://www.studentnewsdaily.com/conservative-vs-liberal-beliefs/ • Liberal politics dominated the US for most of the 1900s. • Liberalsbelieve the government should regulate the economy and help disadvantaged people • Believe that economic inequality is the basis of most social problems

  3. Conservatism and Liberalism • Conservativesbelieve that government regulation of the economy weakens the economy • Believe that most social problems result from issues of morality

  4. Conservatism Revives • 2 reasons for conservative support after WWII • Many believed that the government’s involvement in the economy was bringing the US toward communism • Many viewed the Cold War in religious terms • Communism rejected religion

  5. Conservatism Revives • William F. Buckley helped renew conservative ideas thru his magazine National Review • Conservatives were able to push their ideas into the decision making of the Republican Party

  6. Conservatism Gains Support • During the 1950s and 60s conservatives tended to split their votes between Republican and Democrats. • Many Americans moved to the South and West for jobs in war factories during WWII • This area is known as the Sunbelt.

  7. Sunbelt Conservatism • These people opposed taxes and federal regulations that might interfere with growth in the region • Felt the government was getting too strong • As a result they began adopting conservative policies

  8. Sunbelt Conservatism • In the 1964 election, many southerners voted in favor of the more conservative candidate (Republican) • This showed the Republican Party that the best way to get southern votes was to appeal to conservative policies

  9. Suburban Conservatism • Many suburban Americans’ lifestyles were in danger in the 60s and 70s due to high inflation. • They resented high taxes that were achieving little • Began to believe that the government had become too powerful

  10. Religious Right • Issues such as abortion and women’s rights played a large role in shaping conservative values for the religious groups. • Billy Graham, a Christian evangelist, developed a huge following.

  11. Religious Righthttp://rightweb.irc-online.org/articles/display/Moral_Majority • Ministers known as televangelistswere able to reach large audiences through television. • Ex: Jerry Falwell; he set up a group known as the Moral Majority • Set up a network of ministers to register new voters to back conservative candidates. • All were aimed at gaining more Christians and conservative voters

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