Question

Which of the following describes the agenda of the new conservative movement of the 1970s?

A. It supported the advances of the Great Society.
B. It criticized the government's intrusion into the individual's economic life as a hindrance to
prosperity and personal responsibility.
C. It extolled government involvement in the individual's economic life as a stimulus for economic
growth and strong communities.
D. It lauded Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as a vital source of progress in American life.

Answer 1

B. It criticized the government's intrusion into the individual's economic life as a hindrance to prosperity and personal responsibility.

The correct answer is B. The new conservative movement of the 1970s, often referred to as the "New Right," emerged as a response to what conservatives saw as excessive government intervention and regulation, particularly in the economic sphere. They believed that government intrusion into the individual's economic life hindered prosperity and personal responsibility. The movement advocated for limited government, free markets, lower taxes, deregulation, and individual freedom. This agenda stood in contrast to the more liberal and expansive government policies of the Great Society era and emphasized a more conservative approach to governance.