The Rise Of Contemporary Conservatism In The United States (seminar Studies)

The Rise of Contemporary Conservatism in the United States offers students an accessible introduction to the history of modern American conservatism. The author provides a concise but substantial discussion of modern conservatism from its origins in opposition to Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal up until the 2016 election of Donald J. Trump. The text examines electoral coalitions and politics as connected to economic and foreign policy as well as ideology. Conservative ideas and values are addressed directly, both on their own terms and in the context of contemporary political applications. A robust collection of primary documents offers students and instructors the opportunity to examine directly the views of both conservatives and their critics. Supported by range of study tools including a glossary of key figures and terms, a detailed chronology, and ample suggestions for further reading, The Rise of Contemporary Conservatism in the United States is the ideal introduction for students interested in the forging and fracturing of modern conservative coalitions and ideologies. Cover Half Title Series Information Title Page Copyright Page Table of contents Figures Acknowledgments Chronology Who’s Who Part I Analysis and Assessment Prologue 1 The New Deal and Conservative Reaction, 1933–1945 Conservative Economic and Social Policies before the Great Depression The Limits of Conservative Economic and Social Policies before the Great Depression The Fall of the Conservative Order, 1929–1932 The Rise of Franklin Roosevelt The New Deal Creating New Deal Democrats: The Southern Front Creating New Deal Democrats: The Northern Front Conservative Reaction: The Business Response Conservative Reaction: The Challenge from Within the Democratic Party Foreign Policy Dissent 2 Conservatism Adrift, 1946–1960 Conservative Resurgence? The 1948 Election Hitting Back The Rise of Modern Republicans Conservatives Regroup Conservative Fusion Reagan’s Journey The 1960 Election: Modern Republicans and Conservatives The 1960 Election: Democrats 3 Crisis and Opportunity, 1961–1972 Racial Issues, North and South, 1961–1963 Civil Rights Reaction, 1961–1964 The 1964 Election The Great Society Vietnam Youth Movement Reagan’s Rise Nixon Electoral Realignment. Again? 4 Conservative Advance, 1973–1980 Falling, 1973–1975 Fighting for Control, 1973–1976 The Crisis of the 1970s: Domestic Policy The Crisis of the 1970s: Foreign Policy Conservatives’ Response: Foreign Policy in the 1970s Conservatives’ Response: Economic Policy in the 1970s Conservatives’ Response: Social Policy in the 1970s The 1980 Election: The Battle The 1980 Election: The Judgment 5 The Reagan Revolution and Its Discontents, 1981–1992 Reagan the Underestimated Reagan and the Economy, 1981–1988 Reagan and National Security, 1981–1988 Reagan and Social Policy, 1981–1988 Culture and Politics in the Reagan Era, 1981–1988 The Conservative Retreat, 1986–1988 The Triumph of George H.W. Bush, 1988 The Agonies of George H.W. Bush, 1989–1992 The Conservative Break-Up, 1992 6 The Politics of Division, 1993–2016 Bill Clinton’s Successes and Set-Backs, 1993–1994 Conservative Bipartisanship, 1995–1998 Ideological Combat: The 1990s George W. Bush and the 2000 Election George W. Bush and Domestic Policy, 2001–2003 George W. Bush and National Security, 2001–2003 George W. Bush’s Reelection and the Foreign Policy Fallout, 2004–2007 George W. Bush and the Domestic Policy Crash, 2005–2008 Conservatives Flounder, 2008–2010 Conservatives Win and Lose, 2011–2016 Part II Primary Documents Document 1: Herbert C. Hoover, “Address of President Herbert Hoover Accepting the Republican Nomination for President, ... Document 2: J. Howard Pew, “Which Road to Take?” Speech delivered in Washington, D.C., for the American Liberty League, ... Document 3: Jouett Shouse, “The New Deal vs. Democracy,” Speech delivered in Washington, D.C., for the American Liberty ... Document 4: Hatton Sumners, “Extension of Remarks of Hon. Hatton W. Sumners of Texas, in the House of Representatives, ... Document 5: Charles Lindbergh, “Who Are the War Agitators?” Speech delivered in Des Moines, Iowa, September 11, 1941 Document 6: Robert A. Taft, A Foreign Policy for Americans, 1951 (selection) Document 7: Joseph McCarthy, “The History of George Catlett Marshall,” remarks delivered during the 82nd Congress, ... Document 8: “Declaration of Constitutional Principles, 1956,” (also known as the “Southern Manifesto”) delivered during ... Document 9: Barry Goldwater, The Conscience of a Conservative, 1960 (selection) Document 10: George C. Wallace, “Inaugural Address of Governor George Wallace, January 14, 1963, Montgomery, Alabama” Document 11: Barry Goldwater, “Remarks,” delivered at the 88th Congress, June 18, 1964 Document 12: Barry M. Goldwater, “Acceptance Speech, Republican National Convention, July 16, 1964” Document 13: Ronald Reagan, “A Time for Choosing,” address on behalf of Barry M. Goldwater presidential campaign, ... Document 14: Phyllis Schlafly, “What’s Wrong with ‘Equal Rights’ for Women?” 1972 Document 15: Jude Wanniski, “Taxes, Revenues, and the ‘Laffer Curve,’.” 1978 Document 16: Jerry Falwell, Listen, America! The Conservative Blueprint for America’s Moral Rebirth, 1980 (selection) Document 17: Ronald Reagan, “Neshoba County Fair Speech,” delivered August 3, 1980 Document 18: Ronald W. Reagan, “Presidential Inaugural Address, January 20, 1981” Document 19: Ronald W. Reagan, “Address to the Nation on the Economy, October 13, 1982” Document 20: Ronald W. Reagan, “Address to the Nation on Defense and National Security, March 23, 1983” Document 21: Ronald W. Reagan, “Remarks at the Veterans Day Ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, November 11, ... Document 22: Ronald W. Reagan, “Remarks on East–West Relations at the Brandenburg Gate in West Berlin, June 12, 1987” Document 23: Newt Gingrich, “Contract with America, 1994” Document 24: George W. Bush, “Fact Sheet: Compassionate Conservatism, April 30, 2002” Document 25: George W. Bush, “President Delivers State of the Union Address, January 29, 2002” Document 26: Donald J. Trump, “Inaugural Address, January 20, 2017” Glossary Further Reading The Roosevelt Legacy New Deal Democrats Join the Conservative Coalition Divisions over U.S. Foreign Policy Social Conservatism/Religious Right Libertarians Neoconservatives Conservative Media Sunbelt Conservatives Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan Conservatism as an Intellectual and Political Movement Conservative Youth References Archives Books Magazine and Journal Articles Newspaper Articles Think Tank and Policy Center Reports U.S. Government Websites Index "The Rise of Contemporary Conservatism in the United States offers students an accessible introduction to the history of modern American conservatism. Author Kenneth J. Heineman provides a concise but substantial discussion of modern conservatism from its origins in opposition to Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal up until the 2016 election of Donald J. Trump. The text examines electoral coalitions and politics as connected to economic and foreign policy as well as ideology. Conservative ideas and values are addressed directly, both on their own terms and in the context of contemporary political applications. A robust collection of primary documents offers students and instructors the opportunity to examine directly the views of both conservatives and their critics. Supported by range of study tools including a glossary of key figures and terms, a detailed chronology and ample suggestions for further reading, The Rise of Contemporary Conservatism in the United States is the ideal introduction for students interested in the forging and fracturing of modern conservative coalitions and ideologies"-- Provided by publisher.