What was the Southern Strategy?

The video explores the Southern Strategy, a political tactic used by the Republican Party to gain White Southern and suburban votes from the 1950s to the 1980s. It discusses the historical context of political party alignments, the shift in alliances post-Civil War, and the emergence of the Southern Strategy. The video highlights how figures like Nixon and Reagan implemented this strategy through dog whistle politics, appealing to racists without overtly racist language. The impact and legacy of the Southern Strategy on modern politics are also examined.

In what ways did the Republican Party's approach to civil rights change from the post-Civil War era to the 1960s?

Analyze the impact of the First Baptist Church in Dallas on the Republican Party's strategy in the 1950s.

What is meant by 'dog whistle politics' in the context of the Southern Strategy?

Reflect on the current implications of the Southern Strategy in today's political landscape.