Key Concept 9.1
A newly ascendant conservative movement achieved several political and policy goals during the 1980s and continued to strongly influence public discourse in the following decades. I. Conservative beliefs regarding the need for traditional social values and a reduced role for government advanced in U.S. politics after 1980. Key Concept 9.2 Moving into the 21st century, the nation experienced significant technological, economic, and demographic changes. I. New developments in science and technology enhanced the economy and transformed society, while manufacturing decreased. II. The U.S. population continued to undergo demographic shifts that had significant cultural and political consequences. Key Concept 9.3 The end of the Cold War and new challenges to U.S. leadership forced the nation to redefine its foreign policy and role in the world. I. The Reagan administration promoted an interventionist foreign policy that continued in later administrations, even after the end of the Cold War. II. Following the attacks of September 11, 2001, U.S. foreign policy efforts focused on fighting terrorism around the world. |
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