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Race and White Backlash in American History
The history of the 1960s and 1970s can't be told without accounting for white backlash, a significant factor that propelled Nixon to the presidency and Reagan to the governorship. Every time the established hierarchy in society has shifted, white people have strongly reacted, leading to a fundamental change in society. This racial backlash is a crucial component of conservatism that is often overlooked, influencing various aspects such as tax revolts, civil rights movements, crime, and welfare policies, all deeply intertwined with race.