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The Rise of Conservatism Instructional VideoThe Rise of Conservatism Instructional Video
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Crash Course
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Instructional Videos
Media Length
14:51
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2013
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The Rise of Conservatism

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Check out this fascinating, in-depth look at the rise of conservatism in the United States during the 1960s. The narrator discusses increased support for unregulated capitalism and individual autonomy, reaction to what appeared to be a decline of traditional family values, the shift in political ideology in southern states during the election between Lyndon B. Johnson and Barry Goldwater, and Nixon's platform and domestic agenda. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

lyndon b. johnson, united states presidents

Additional Tags

libertarian, lbj, lyndon b. johnson, election of 1968, roe v. wade, equality rights amendment, barry goldwater, social studies

Classroom Considerations

  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Comprehensive overview of this tumultuous period in the United States
  • Uses multiple images, graphics, animations, etc. to convey information and explain major events/concepts

Cons

  • Speaker moves quickly through material, so best used as a summary or for learners with a strong grasp of the English language

Common Core

SL.9-10.3 SL.9-10.5 SL.11-12.3 SL.11-12.5 RH.11-12.7

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