Conservatives came to dominate American politics between 1968 and 1980 by capitalizing on social unrest and challenging the New Deal coalition. They embraced ideas and policies that emphasized free markets, deregulation, and tax cuts. These policies shaped American society into the 21st century by promoting economic growth while also increasing inequality.

1. According to Ronald Story and Bruce Laurie, “The dozen years
between 1968 and 1980 marked more than the beginning of
Republican ascendency; they also saw the breakup of the New
Deal coalition and the advent of conservative domination of
American politics.” (CP 139).
In this essay, you should explain,
first
, how it is that conservatives came to dominate American
politics by the 1980s and,
second
,
how the ideas and policies they embraced shaped American
society into the twenty first century.
Rules:
1. 3-4 pages
2. Double spaced, 12-point font
3. Standard margins—Approximately 1.25 on left and right
margins and 1 on top and bottom
4. In crafting your essay, you will want to construct a clear
thesis and draw on evidence from the sources described below.
5.
Only
use these sources below.
Sources:

2. Context: The Close of the 1960s
1. The black cat tavern and the LGBT Movement
Link:
https://www.npr.org/2017/02/13/514935126/stonewall-riots-
grab-the-spotlight-from-black-cat-protests
2. ESPN Sport center on Katherine Switzwer
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6CoScOIK_I
3. Crisis in the Cities and 1968.pdf (attachment)
4. Excerpt from MLK’s final Speech in 1968
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oehry1JC9Rk
5. Vietnam-The path to war.pdf (attachment)
The Rediscovery of the Market: Conservative Politics and
Policies
6. Alfred Kahn’s Legacy: Cheap Flights
Link:
https://www.npr.org/2010/12/29/132422495/alfred-kahns-
legacy-cheap-flights
7. A Second Gilded Age?.pdf (attachment)