The Reagan Revolution refers to the political realignment in the United States in favor of conservative policies following the 1980 election of Ronald Reagan.

It was a response to the perceived failures of liberal policies in the 1960s and 1970s, such as economic stagflation and a perceived decline in American international prestige.

The movement was supported by a coalition of business interests, social conservatives, and anti-communist hawks.

The economic policy of the administration, known as 'Reaganomics' or supply-side economics, was based on widespread tax cuts, deregulation, and reduced government spending on social programs.

Reagan pursued an aggressive anti-communist foreign policy, dramatically increasing military spending.

He famously described the Soviet Union as an 'evil empire' and supported anti-communist movements worldwide.

The 'Religious Right,' a movement of conservative Christian voters, became a powerful and influential part of the Republican Party coalition during this time.

Reagan's presidency is associated with a restoration of national confidence and optimism.

Critics point to the sharp increase in the national debt and rising income inequality during his tenure.

The Reagan Revolution marked a long-term conservative shift in American politics that shaped the decades to follow.