Organized the conservative opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment
GI Bill
Gave WW2 veterans the opportunity to go to college for free (paid by the Government)
Cesar Chavez
After WWII there was a massive movement of decolonization throughout the world. Many of these new nations were unstable and needed aid, creating perfect conditions for proxy wars
Argued that the Supreme Court had engaged in a gross abuse of power
Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white passenger
Her refusal to give up her seat to a white passenger, and subsequent arrest sparked a massive bus boycott
March on Washington
Hundreds of thousands gathered for a peaceful protest in front of the lincoln memorial. MLK gave his 'I have a dream' speech
Brown v. Board of education
The Supreme Court ruled that segregated schools were inherently unequal and schools had to be integrated. Overturned plessy v. Ferguson from 1896
Baker vs. Carr
Wanted to keep Germany weak so they wouldn't pose a threat.
Wanted to extract reparations for all the damage Germany had caused
After the arrest of a black motorist by white officers, rioters killed over 30 people and destroyed hundreds of buildings in Los Angeles
Counter culture
A movement, mostly among young people who cast off societal restraint with rebellious clothing and experimental drug use
Engel vs. Vitale
Prohibited prayers in school
Cold war
EPA
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Made discrimination on the basis of race, religion, or sex illegal
Self-determination Act of 1975
Explained the boredom and imprisonment of the typical housewife who was beholden to the needs of her family at the expense of her own needs. Argued that women should seek fulfilment and careers as well.
Containment
Sit-in movement
Thousands of black folks sat a segregated food counters and refused to move until they were taken out by force and jailed
Great society
Roe v. Wade
Nixon's appointments (who he'd assumed who be conservative) ruled in favor of abortion rights
Red scare
House Unamerican activities community searched for communist influence in American society (Government, military, film industry, Boy Scouts)
N.O.W.
Advocated for women's rights using many of the same tactics as the civil rights movement
Black Panthers
Advocated violence when necessary in defense of black rights
Voting Rights Act of 1965
Prohibited racial discrimination in the voting booth
Malcom X
Marshall plan
The extensive economic aid plan to rebuild the European economy and encourage democracy
