AP U.S. Government and Politics / Unit 4: American Political Ideologies and Beliefs
4.4 Influence of Political Events on Ideology
Notes
Events like wars, economic crises and scandals can shift public opinion and trust. Example: trust in government fell after Vietnam and Watergate.
Practice
Trust in government dropped sharply after:
Scandal and war.
A rally-around-the-flag effect means:
Short-term unity.
The Great Depression increased support for:
New Deal.
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