THE EVOLUTION OF CONSERVATISM- Chrysta Castelucci

American Liberty Legue

Jan 1, 1934

The American Liberty League is founded to defend conservative values of private property and individual enterprise.

Backlash in Congress

Jan 1, 1937

Roosevelt’s attempt to “pack” the Supreme Court causes conservative backlash in Congress.

Eisenhower as a Republican

Nov 4, 1952

Dwight D. Eisenhower is elected as a moderate Republican.

Goldwater loses to Johnson

Nov 3, 1964

Barry Goldwater runs on a conservative platform and loses to LBJ in a landslide.

Roe v. Wade

Jan 22, 1973

The Supreme Court angers social conservatives with its decision to legalize abortion in Roe v. Wade.

1980 Election

Nov 4, 1980

Conservative Republicans sweep the historic 1980 election.