The Rise of Sunbelt Republicanism: Economic Prosperity and Cultural Revival

This chapter examines the development of Sunbelt Republicanism from the 1950s, focusing on the fusion of individualism, capitalism, and religious revival. It details how Southern entrepreneurs and politicians forged alliances with the Republican Party, balancing traditional values with the quest for national recognition, ultimately establishing the Sunbelt as a political powerhouse by the 1980s.