Explain how the social and political changes of the 1960s and 1970s contributed to the rise of the conservative movement.

The social and political changes of the 1960s and 1970s, such as the civil rights movement, the women's liberation movement, and protests against the Vietnam War, led to a conservative backlash. Conservatives felt threatened by these changes and sought to resist the perceived onslaught of liberalism.

Describe the role of the Religious Right in the conservative movement of the 1970s, mentioning specific leaders or organizations.

The Religious Right played a significant role in the conservative movement of the 1970s. Fueled by issues such as the Roe v. Wade decision, conservative Christians organized to oppose liberal and progressive trends. Key figures included Jerry Falwell, who founded the Moral Majority, and James Dobson, who hosted the Focus on the Family radio program.

What was the significance of the Bakke v. University of California case in the context of the conservative movement's opposition to affirmative action?

The Bakke v. University of California case was significant because it highlighted conservative resentment towards affirmative action policies. The Supreme Court's decision, while not ruling out race as a factor for admission, deemed minority quotas unconstitutional, representing a partial victory for conservatives who opposed affirmative action.

Dixiecrats Become Republicans

12th GradeSocial Studies15 min

Learning Objective

I can describe the political realignment of Dixiecrats into the Republican Party.

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American SOCIETY in TRANSITION [APUSH Review Unit 8 Topic 14] Period 8: 1945-1980

Heimler's History

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Key concepts students will learn:

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The crowning achievement of conservatism in this period came with the election of Ronald Reagan in 1980.
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The Roe v Wade decision in 1973, which legalized abortion, united conservative Christians and helped lead to the creation of the Moral Majority in 1979 by Jerry Falwell.
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In Bakke versus the University of California in 1978, the Supreme Court ruled that minority quotas were unconstitutional but race could be a factor for admission.

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Exit Ticket

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“Describe how the rise of conservatism in the 1960s and 1970s, including the growth of the religious right, contributed to a political realignment in the United States.”

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