Die Staaten des amerikanischen Südens stimmen praktisch geschlossen für die Kandidaten der Republikanischen Partei ab. Bis in die 1970er galt die Region jedoch als Kernland der Demokraten. Diese Arbeit versucht die Gründe für den Wandel zu erklären
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- First changes in Southern politics
- The ideological change of the parties
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay aims to explain the rise of the Republican Party in the American South, particularly during the 1970s. It examines the changing political landscape and electoral behavior in the region, focusing on the factors that contributed to the Republican Party's success.
- The role of race in Southern politics
- The impact of the Civil Rights Movement
- The shifting ideological landscape of the Democratic and Republican parties
- The emergence of a conservative coalition in Congress
- The influence of third-party candidates, such as George Wallace
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The essay begins by outlining the historical context, emphasizing the longstanding dominance of the Democratic Party in the South. It then delves into the shift in Southern politics after World War II, highlighting the changing demographics, industrialization, and the impact of the Civil Rights Movement. The essay examines the early successes of Republican candidates, including Barry Goldwater and Dwight D. Eisenhower, in the South.
The next section focuses on the ideological changes within the Democratic and Republican parties. It analyzes the emergence of a conservative coalition in Congress and the rise of the conservative wing of the Republican Party. The essay further explores the impact of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the subsequent split within the Democratic Party.
The chapter also explores the success of George Wallace, a populist candidate who capitalized on anti-federal sentiment and opposition to the Civil Rights Movement. The essay concludes by outlining the strategy adopted by the Republican Party to gain Southern votes, emphasizing the shift towards a more conservative platform.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key terms and concepts explored in this essay include the Southern electorate, the Civil Rights Movement, the Republican Party, the Democratic Party, the conservative coalition, third-party candidates, the rise of conservatism, and the impact of race on Southern politics.
- Quote paper
- Andreas Staggl (Author), 2010, The American South: From Democratic to Republican stronghold, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/191648
