The Reagan revolution, conservatism, and the end of the Cold War

By the end you’ll be able to

• Explain the causes of the conservative resurgence from the 1970s through the 1980s, including reactions against liberal social movements, economic discontent, and changing ideas about the role of government.
• Explain the policies of the Reagan administration and their intended effects, including tax reduction, deregulation, anti-union action, increased defense spending, and challenges to New Deal and Great Society liberalism.