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Why did the Moral Majority, founded by Jerry Falwell in 1979, become such an important political force in the late-20th Century?

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Answer: Its members supported conservative political causes and politicians, such as Ronald Reagan.

Explanation: The Moral Majority was founded in 1979 as a special interest group for Christians. Its members supported conservative political causes and politicians, such as Ronald Reagan and its founder, Rev. Jerry Falwell, became a nationally popular religious and political figure.

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Its members supported conservative political causes and politicians, such as Ronald Reagan
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