Key Concepts 

KC-9.1: A new conservative movement grew in response to perceived failures of liberal policies, reshaping American politics and public policy beginning in the late twentieth century.

KC-9.2: Economic globalization, technological innovation, and demographic shifts transformed American society, the economy, and political debates about the role of government.

KC-9.3: The end of the Cold War and new international challenges required the United States to redefine its foreign policy and role in the world.

Lesson 9.2 – Reagan and Conservatism

Why did conservative ideas gain influence in American politics after 1980?

In this lesson, we examine the rise of a conservative political movement that emphasized tax cuts, deregulation, traditional social values, and a reduced role for the federal government. We also explore ongoing debates over government programs, economic policy, and social issues that shaped national politics in the late twentieth century.

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Lesson 9.3 – The End of the Cold War

How did the Cold War rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union come to an end?

In this lesson, we explore how changing political and economic conditions in the Soviet Union, combined with American diplomatic and military strategies, contributed to the collapse of the Cold War order. We also examine how the end of this global conflict reshaped the nation’s role in world affairs.

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Lesson 9.4 – A Changing Economy

How did technological innovation and globalization transform the American economy?

In this lesson, we examine how digital technologies, global trade, and shifts from manufacturing to service industries reshaped economic life after 1980. We also explore how these changes affected wages, labor unions, economic inequality, and everyday work in the United States.  

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Lesson 9.5 – Migration and Immigration in the 1990s and 2000s

How did migration reshape American society in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries?

In this lesson, we examine population shifts within the United States and rising immigration from Latin America and Asia. We also explore how these demographic changes influenced the nation’s economy, culture, and political debates over immigration policy.

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Lesson 9.6 – Challenges of the 21st Century

How did new global challenges shape American foreign policy in the twenty-first century?

In this lesson, we explore how the United States responded to new international threats after the Cold War, particularly the rise of global terrorism. We examine how the attacks of September 11, 2001 reshaped national security policy and influenced the nation’s role in global conflicts.  

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