41 The Rise of Conservatism

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture on the rise of conservatism, focusing on events, personalities, and important ideological shifts in U.S. history during the 1960s and 1970s.

What two Republican Senators from Alabama were mentioned in the lecture?

Jeff Sessions and Richard Shelby.

What political shift occurred among Southern Senators from the 1960s to 1970s?

The shift from Democrat to Republican.

What ideology gained traction among young conservatives in the 1960s?

Free market ideology and libertarianism.

What was the significance of the 1964 presidential election?

It marked a huge conservative victory through Barry Goldwater's nomination despite his loss.

How did Barry Goldwater's campaign strategy affect his candidacy?

His hardline stance on the Cold War and extreme remarks made it easy for opponents to label him as an extremist.

What was the 'silent majority' Nixon referred to during his campaign?

The majority of Americans who were not anti-war protesters and wanted law and order.

What was Nixon's 'Southern strategy'?

A strategy to attract white Democrats who favored segregation into the Republican ranks.

Name one significant environmental legislation enacted during Nixon's presidency.

The Clean Air Act.

What landmark case established a woman's right to an abortion?

Roe v. Wade.

What was the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) designed to do?

Ensure equality of rights under the law regardless of sex.

What was a key outcome of the U.S. v. Nixon Supreme Court case?

It established that the president is not above the law.

What ultimately led to Nixon's resignation?

The revelations that he covered up the Watergate break-in and associated misconduct.

What event is associated with the statement 'Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice'?

Barry Goldwater's acceptance speech during the 1964 presidential campaign.