Rise of Conservatism in U.S. History

What ideology did young conservatives in the 1960s support?

• Socialism

• Totalitarianism

• Libertarianism

• Monarchism

What was a key feature of conservatism discussed in the video?

• Support for civil rights

• Indifference to government size

• Hostility towards big government

• Support for big government

Who was the Republican candidate in the 1964 presidential election?

• Lyndon Johnson

• Richard Nixon

• Barry Goldwater

• Nelson Rockefeller

What was the outcome of the 1964 presidential election?

• Johnson won

• Election was postponed

• Goldwater won

• It was a tie

Which acts were enacted under Nixon's administration?

• Education Act, Health Act

• Internet Act, Space Act

• Freedom Act, Equality Act

• Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act

Which president continued some of LBJ's Great Society programs?

• Carter

• Kennedy

• Nixon

• Ford

What was a major societal concern that led to the rise of conservatism?

• Technological advancements

• Increase in urbanization

• Economic prosperity

• Decline in traditional values

What was the significant court case that galvanized religious groups?

• Roe v. Wade

• Swan v. Charlotte

• Regents of the University of California v. Bakke

• Brown v. Board of Education

Which amendment faced significant opposition and was not ratified?

• First Amendment

• Equal Rights Amendment

• Thirteenth Amendment

• Twenty-first Amendment

What led to Nixon's resignation?

• Foreign policy failure

• Economic crisis

• Health issues

• Watergate scandal