What Was President Nixon's Southern Strategy? Why Did He Adopt

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Essay

What was President Nixon's southern strategy? Why did he adopt it? Describe what he did to implement it. Was it responsible for his reelection? Why or why not? Why did liberal critics of President Nixon's southern strategy condemn it as cynical, divisive, and exploitative?

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Definitions:

International Tension

Strain in political and diplomatic relations between countries that can lead to conflicts, often related to territorial disputes, ideology, or competition for resources.

Cold War

A period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States and their respective allies from the end of World War II until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, characterized by political, military, and economic conflicts.

United States Policies

The strategic decisions and actions taken by the U.S. government to address domestic and international issues, shaping the country's direction and relations.

John Foster Dulles

A prominent American diplomat and Republican U.S. Secretary of State in the 1950s, known for his significant role during the Cold War era.