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Conservatism grew as a response to liberal policies

Focused on free markets, limited government, and anti-communism

Barry Goldwater's 1964 campaign inspired future conservative leaders

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Gave a nationally televised speech for Goldwater

Launched Reagan's political career

Praised individual freedom and small government

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Cut welfare spending and pushed tax reform

Sent national guard to control student protests

Became a national figure for conservative values

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Evangelicals, business leaders, and anti-tax groups united

Pushed back against the New Deal and Great Society programs

Blamed liberal policies for economic and moral decline

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Beat Jimmy Carter with a landslide win

Promised to restore American strength and pride

Backed by conservatives fed up with inflation and global weakness

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Cut taxes, especially for the wealthy

Reduced government regulations

Believed in "trickle-down" economics to grow the economy

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Massive defense spending increased national debt

Called the USSR the "Evil Empire"

Pushed for peace through strength

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Promoted traditional family values

Opposed abortion and supported prayer in schools

Religious conservatives gained political power

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Reagan's Legacy in Conservative Movement

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Reagan's Legacy in Conservative Movement

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Inspired a new generation of Republicans

Shifted political debate to the right

Made limited government a central GOP theme

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Influenced future leaders like George W. Bush and Donald Trump

Sparked debates over inequality and government role

Reagan remains a conservative icon to this day