What long-term trends did “Reaganomics” begin or accelerate?

[john]

My teacher assigned this question for homework. I re-read the chapter twice, and maybe I'm just misunderstanding this question, but I really couldn't find anything on this in my book or online. Anyone have a grasp on what he is asking? Or what some of this long-term trends were? I usually never go on Yahoo for homework questions, but it's almost midnight and I'm stuck.


Thanks to anybody with information!

 

[TheSicilianSage]

Reagan (et. al.) made "conservatism" and "patriotism" acceptable after decades of liberal policies embraced by both Republican and Democrat politicians of the past. ... He started a movement which, although stymied many times by old-line liberals and R.I.N.O Republicans, has manifested itself in such grass-roots organizations as the Tea Parties and a new generation of Republican and Libertarian political leaders.