Question

question 8 of 10

during his presidential campaign, how did ronald reagan gather support from people who lived in the south?

a. he headlined a rising movement in the country toward big government and big business.
b. he advocated a movement away from the \family values\ and conservatism popular in the media.
c. he advocated for social changes that allowed for the inclusion of all people in a community.
d. he championed a return to \family values\ that were popular with southern voters.

Explanation:

Analyze the campaign strategy of Ronald Reagan

Using the Reagan Coalition and 1980 Presidential Election knowledge points
During his 1980 presidential campaign, Ronald Reagan successfully built a broad coalition by appealing to key voting blocs, including conservative white Southerners who had traditionally voted Democratic but were increasingly alienated by the social changes of the 1960s and 1970s.

Evaluate the appeal to Southern voters

Using the Social Conservatism knowledge point
Reagan gathered significant support in the South by aligning himself with the rising New Right and Christian conservative movements, championing traditional social structures and a return to "family values" to appeal directly to the region's culturally conservative electorate.

Assess the given options

• Option A is incorrect because Reagan campaigned against "big government," advocating instead for deregulation and tax cuts.
• Option B is incorrect because Reagan embraced "family values" and conservatism rather than moving away from them.
• Option C is incorrect because Reagan's platform focused on traditional conservative social values rather than progressive social changes.
• Option D is correct because his campaign focused heavily on traditional "family values" to win over Southern voters.

Answer:

• (A) He headlined a rising movement in the country toward big government and big business.
• (B) He advocated a movement away from the "family values" and conservatism popular in the media.
• (C) He advocated for social changes that allowed for the inclusion of all people in a community.
• (D) He championed a return to "family values" that were popular with southern voters. (Correct answer)