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The rise of the New Right in American politics during the late 1970s and early 1980s was largely characterized by a renewed emphasis on:

A Expansion of federal social welfare programs.
B Deregulation, lower taxes, and conservative social values.
C Increased government intervention in the economy.
D A more conciliatory approach to the Soviet Union.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The New Right championed conservative principles including fiscal conservatism (lower taxes, deregulation) and a return to traditional social values, leading to Ronald Reagan's election.

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