Chapter 29 Primary Source Assignment

Reagan (1964 and 1981), Falwell, and Russo all invoke the concept of “freedom” as central to their arguments, yet they define it in strikingly different ways and identify different threats to it. In a well-developed response, analyze how at least three of these speakers define freedom, what they believe endangers it, and what this reveals about the contested nature of this foundational American value during the late twentieth century. Use specific evidence from the sources to support your analysis.

29. The Triumph of the Right