1980

The 1980's

  • Issues under Rep President Ronald Regan

    Issues under Rep President Ronald Regan
    Reaganomics- government budget and tax cuts
    Iran Contra Fair- U.S. political scandal in which the NSC became involved in secret weapons trade that were prohibited by the U.S. Congress or violated public policy of the government.
    Rise of Conservatism opposed affirmative action and ERA, supported big business, Christianity, traditional values, and reduce spending
    Moral Majority- organization of fundamentalist and Christians that support traditional family values and vote Republican