Oldiesfreak1854
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« on: July 24, 2013, 06:48:34 PM » |
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Contrary to popular misconception, it was probably more due to economic issues and anti-Communism, not race and civil rights. After World War II, during the economic boom of the 50s, a lot of people from previously more Republican areas moved South, especially into the urban and suburban areas. These voters were more fiscally conservative, and they voted based on their perceived economic interests. The South as a whole was becoming richer, so it naturally started becoming more friendly to the GOP in the 50s and 60s. I'm actually reading a book somewhat related this subject called The Silent Majority. It's written by historian Matthew Lassiter, and it's worth checking out.
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