Regan Case

Reagan authorized increases to military spending that more than offset the money that he had saved from cutting social programs

Reagan revived development on two controversial weapons systems

MX Missile - ICBM developed for delivering nuclear warheads

B-1 Bomber - Bomber developed for delivering nuclear warheads

Reagan also asked the nation's scientists to develop a defense system that would use satellite- and ground-based system to shoot down nuclear missiles

This system never went into operation

Reagan also pursued a policy of deregulation, which means the reduction of laws, regulations, and restrictions on economic practices

Removed price controls on oil

Eliminated federal health and safety inspections for nursing homes

Deregulated the airline industry - allowed airlines to abandon unprofitable air routes

Deregulated the savings and loan industry

These measures did increase competition, an often resulted in lower prices for

The NEW RIGHT - a political coalition of:

Conservative evangelical Christians

Moral Majority founded by Rev. Jerry Falwell - Baptist minister (founder - Liberty University)

To restore Christian Values in America

Southern Democrats

Reduction of Social Programs

Called for reduction in size and scope of government

"Reagan Democrats"

Favored return of US military prominence

Patriotic focus

New Deal opponents

Eisenhower and 'Modern Republicanism'

1964 - Barry Goldwater (AZ) conservative Senator.

Opposed government activism

Opposed social security

Opposed Federal Civil Rights laws (not necessarily local or state)

Demanded military buildup to defend against Soviet attack

Opposed Great Society - extension of New Deal.

Overextension of what needs government could or should meet