American History - The Triumph of Conservatism

American History

The Triumph of Conservatism?

Starting in the 1970s, there was backlash against the social and cultural changes that had taken place in the 1960s. President Reagan was elected as a conservative president, though in many ways he proved to be a disappointment. By the 1990s, new cultural conflicts seemed to show that conservatives had the upper hand, or were at least winning the “culture war.” first define the culture war that took place and then evaluate, based on your definition(s), whether conservatism in America is triumphant in the 21st century.