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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the American South shift from Democratic to Republican?
The shift was driven by factors such as the Civil Rights Movement, changing demographics, industrialization, and a strategic ideological move by the Republican Party toward a more conservative platform.
What role did the Civil Rights Movement play in this political change?
The Civil Rights Movement and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 caused a split within the Democratic Party, leading many Southern voters to move toward the Republican Party.
Who was George Wallace in the context of Southern politics?
George Wallace was a third-party populist candidate who capitalized on anti-federal sentiment and opposition to the Civil Rights Movement, influencing the Southern electorate.
When did the Republican Party become a stronghold in the South?
While early successes occurred after WWII, the region became a firm Republican stronghold primarily starting in the 1970s.
Which Republican candidates first saw success in the South?
The essay highlights early successes of candidates like Dwight D. Eisenhower and Barry Goldwater in the Southern states.
- Citation du texte
- Andreas Staggl (Auteur), 2010, The American South: From Democratic to Republican stronghold, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/191648
