Conservative Revolution

Definition

The conservative revolution refers to a political movement led by conservatives during Ronald Reagan's presidency in the 1980s. It aimed to reduce government intervention in society, promote free markets, strengthen national defense, and emphasize traditional values.

Related terms

Neoconservatism: This term refers to an ideology characterized by combining elements of conservatism with interventionist foreign policy views.

Moral Majority: This term refers to a political organization founded by religious leaders that supported socially conservative issues and played a role in the conservative revolution.

Reaganomics: This term refers to President Reagan's economic policies, which focused on reducing taxes, cutting government spending, and deregulation.