Conservative politics enjoyed a revival during the 1980s and 1990s. Identify conservative goals and assess the impact conservative policies had on U.S. society
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Reagan and Bush reversed liberal policies, creating a less regulated economy and working to dismantle the welfare state. Conservative policies, however, did not threaten programs such as Social Security and Medicare, which continued to enjoy public support. The transformation in policies and economic changes during these years did not benefit all Americans; both working-class Americans and white-collar workers faced hardships.
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a. Maximilian I b. Philip I c. Charles II d. Ferdinand I
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