Asked by Eileen Padilla on May 25, 2024

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During the 1980s,the Republicans added ________ to their coalition.

A) religious conservatives and working-class whites
B) African Americans and upper-class intellectuals
C) Latinos and the business community
D) Jews and unionized workers

Religious Conservatives

Individuals or groups who adhere to traditional religious beliefs and practices and often advocate for policies reflecting those beliefs.

Working-Class Whites

A demographic group in the United States, often defined by economic and employment status, traditionally involved in manual or industrial labor with specific socio-political interests.

  • Identify the central ideological and foundational discrepancies among key political parties through different times.
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Casandra FrancoisMay 27, 2024
Final Answer :
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Explanation :
During the 1980s, the Republicans appealed to religious conservatives and working-class whites, adding them to their coalition. This is evident in the election of Ronald Reagan, who appealed to Evangelical Christians and blue-collar workers with his message of traditional values and pro-business policies.