Contemporary American Life Pt. 3 (VUS.17 - 2023)

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1980 election

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Ronald Reagan defeated Jimmy Carter, marking a conservative shift in U.S. politics.

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Reagan Revolution

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Political realignment toward conservatism during the Reagan presidency.

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Reagan Democrats

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Blue-collar Democrats who voted Republican in the 1980s.

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William Rehnquist, Antonin Scalia & Clarence Thomas

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Conservative Supreme Court justices appointed during/after the Reagan era.

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U.S. aid to Israel

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Ongoing military and economic support from the U.S. to Israel.

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Military spending under Reagan

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Increased dramatically, emphasizing U.S. global strength.

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Collapse of communism

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End of the Cold War and fall of Soviet-aligned governments in Eastern Europe.

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Isolationism vs. interventionism

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Debate over the U.S. role in global conflicts and diplomacy.

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Free trade vs. protectionism

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Conflict between open markets and safeguarding U.S. industries.

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Deregulation, laissez-faire & supply-side economics

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Reagan-era policies favoring low taxes and minimal government interference.