THE RISE OF POLITICAL CONSERVATISM 1980 1992
THE ELECTION OF RONALD REAGAN IN 1980
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Question
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Christian group that supported Reagan’s presidency
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The Moral Majority
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National Rifle Association
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The Heritage Foundation
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The impetus for the Moral Majority was the struggle for control of an American conservative Christian advocacy group known as Christian Voice during 1978.
Detailed explanation-2: -In 1979, the Reverend Jerry Falwell founded the Moral Majority to combat “amoral liberals, ” drug abuse, “coddling” of criminals, homosexuality, communism, and abortion. The Moral Majority represented the rise of political activism among organized religion’s radical right wing.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Christian Coalition of America (CCA), a 501(c)(4) organization, is the successor to the original Christian Coalition created in 1987 by religious broadcaster and former presidential candidate Marion Gordon “Pat” Robertson.
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