dec 30, 1971 - rise of conservatism/ split of Democratic Party
Description:
-Democratic party splitting-conservatives pushed for lower taxes -> cut quality of public services
-their policies were more able to help with economic downturn
-political power shift to the South and West
-resisted civil rights and social changes
-opposed affirmative action
Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 30, 1971
Now
~ 53 years ago