USA HISTORY

THE RISE OF POLITICAL CONSERVATISM 1980 1992

PRESIDENT RONALD REAGANS FOREIGN POLICY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How were the American’s people political ideas changing during this time?
A
Becoming Liberal
B
Becoming less active in voting
C
Becoming Conservative
D
Nothing was changing
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Although conservatism has much older roots in American history, the modern movement began to gel in the mid–1930s when intellectuals and politicians collaborated with businessmen to oppose the liberalism of the New Deal led by President Franklin D.

Detailed explanation-2: -American conservatives traditionally supported what they considered Christian values, moral absolutism, traditional family values, and American exceptionalism, while opposing abortion, euthanasia, and same-sex marriage.

Detailed explanation-3: -The conservatives believed that some change was required in the society but the changes should be slow.

Detailed explanation-4: -In Western culture, depending on the particular nation, conservatives seek to promote a range of social institutions such as the nuclear family, organized religion, the military, property rights, and monarchy. Conservatives tend to favor institutions and practices that guarantee stability and evolved gradually.

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