APUSH Unit 8 (1945-1980) duel

Roe v. Wade Nixon's appointments (who he'd assumed who be conservative) ruled in favor of abortion rights

Black Panthers

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Malcom X Advocated countering white violence with black violence

Cold war A conflict between two belligerents where neither engages in conflict with the other

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.

Created in response to growing backlash from environmental disasters. Sought to place limits on pollution in the air and water

Hundreds of thousands gathered for a peaceful protest in front of the lincoln memorial. MLK gave his 'I have a dream' speech

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

Truman took measures to contain the spread of communism. The U.S. would provide economic and military support to any country fighting communism

Great society

Southern resistance to integration

Attitudes towards Germany Wanted to keep Germany weak so they wouldn't pose a threat. Wanted to extract reparations for all the damage Germany had caused

Red scare

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

N.O.W.

Marshall plan The extensive economic aid plan to rebuild the European economy and encourage democracy

Gave Native Americans much greater control over their lands, education, and law enforcement

Phyllis Schlafly

GI Bill

Cesar Chavez Led the protests for fair labor for agricultural workers

Engel vs. Vitale

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

Watts Riots of 1965

Decolonization 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

Mandated fair congressional districts

Voting Rights Act of 1965

Counter culture A movement, mostly among young people who cast off societal restraint with rebellious clothing and experimental drug use

EPA Created in response to growing backlash from environmental disasters. Sought to place limits on pollution in the air and water

Cold war A conflict between two belligerents where neither engages in conflict with the other

Sit-in movement

The Supreme Court ruled that segregated schools were inherently unequal and schools had to be integrated. Overturned plessy v. Ferguson from 1896

Southern resistance to integration Argued that the Supreme Court had engaged in a gross abuse of power

GI Bill Gave WW2 veterans the opportunity to go to college for free (paid by the Government)

Malcom X

Marshall plan The extensive economic aid plan to rebuild the European economy and encourage democracy

Containment Truman took measures to contain the spread of communism. The U.S. would provide economic and military support to any country fighting communism

N.O.W.

Wanted to keep Germany weak so they wouldn't pose a threat. Wanted to extract reparations for all the damage Germany had caused

Prohibited racial discrimination in the voting booth

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

Watts Riots of 1965 After the arrest of a black motorist by white officers, rioters killed over 30 people and destroyed hundreds of buildings in Los Angeles

Great society An extension of the New Deal: War on Poverty Office of Economic Opportunity, Medicare, Medicaid, immigration act

Phyllis Schlafly Organized the conservative opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment

House Unamerican activities community searched for communist influence in American society (Government, military, film industry, Boy Scouts)

Advocated violence when necessary in defense of black rights

Prohibited prayers in school

Civil Rights Act of 1964

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

Baker vs. Carr

Roe v. Wade Nixon's appointments (who he'd assumed who be conservative) ruled in favor of abortion rights

Decolonization 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

Counter culture

Cesar Chavez

Gave Native Americans much greater control over their lands, education, and law enforcement

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