This is a description of a popular group in the 1980s.
The Moral Majority was a fundamentalist Christian organization founded by
televangelist Jerry Falwell in 1979. The Moral Majority was established to preserve
"traditional" American values and to combat increasing support for social
movements and culture changes. The organization opposed gay rights, abortion,
feminism, and other liberal movements during the 1980s.
How did this group impact the United States?
It contributed to a conservative resurgence in the country.
It led to increased support for social welfare programs.
It weakened support for Republican candidates in elections.
It influenced southerners to join the Democratic Party.