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Conservative Movement

Definition

The Conservative Movement is a political ideology in the United States that emphasizes limited government, free markets, individual liberty, traditional values, and a strong national defense. It gained significant momentum during the mid-20th century.

Analogy

Think of the Conservative Movement like a football team that always plays by traditional rules. They believe in sticking to what they know works best - running the ball (limited government), passing when necessary (free markets), playing solid defense (strong national defense), and respecting the traditions of the game (traditional values).

Related terms

Barry Goldwater: Barry Goldwater was an American politician, businessman, and author who served as a five-term Senator from Arizona (1953–65; 1969–87) and as the Republican Party's nominee for president in 1964.

Ronald Reagan: The 40th President of United States from 1981 to 1989 who was a key figure in spreading conservative ideas. His policies—often referred to as "Reaganomics"—emphasized tax cuts, decreased social spending, increased military spending and deregulation.

New Right: A late-20th-century alliance of conservative special-interest groups concerned with cultural, social and moral issues. This group played a key role in supporting Ronald Reagan's presidency and furthering conservative causes.