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Moral Majority
organization of fundamentalist and evangelical Christians that support traditional family values and vote Rep. -
Themes of the 1890s
Rise of Conservationism- oppose affirmative action/entitlement programs, supports big businesses, support Christianity, support traditional values, oppose abortion, oppose ERA, and reduce spending. -
Issues Under Rep. President Ronald Reagan
Reaganomics (supply side or trickle-down economics) - government budget cuts and tax cuts -
Iran Contra Affair
The Iran-Contra Affair was a secret U.S. arms deal that traded missiles and other arms to free some Americans held hostage by terrorists in Lebanon, but also used funds from the arms deal to support armed conflict in Nicaragua. The controversial dealmaking—and the ensuing political scandal—threatened to bring down the presidency of Ronald Reagan.