Defining Documents in American History: The 1980s (1980-1989)

In the 1980s, the United States experienced significant socioeconomic change, with the policies of President Reagan leading to a new conservatism that strengthened in the Sun Belt regions.

Format: Hardback
Length: 600 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2022
Publisher: Grey House Publishing Inc

The United States experienced significant socioeconomic transformations during the vibrant 1980s. The final years of the Carter administration, marked by the challenging Iran hostage crisis and the soaring inflation rates, led to a surge of conservatism among many Americans across social, economic, and political realms. This newfound conservatism was characterized by the policies of President Reagan, who emerged as a prominent figure. Both working-age Americans and affluent retirees flocked to the country's southeast and southwest Sun Belt regions, resulting in a significant shift in the political landscape. This demographic shift strengthened the conservative movement in America, shaping the nation's political discourse for years to come.

The United States experienced significant socioeconomic transformations during the vibrant 1980s. The final years of the Carter administration, marked by the challenging Iran hostage crisis and the soaring inflation rates, led to a surge of conservatism among many Americans across social, economic, and political realms. This newfound conservatism was characterized by the policies of President Reagan, who emerged as a prominent figure. Both working-age Americans and affluent retirees flocked to the country's southeast and southwest Sun Belt regions, resulting in a significant shift in the political landscape. This demographic shift strengthened the conservative movement in America, shaping the nation's political discourse for years to come.

Weight: 2106g
ISBN-13: 9781637000830