Marshall plan
The extensive economic aid plan to rebuild the European economy and encourage democracy
Brown v. Board of education
Southern resistance to integration
Argued that the Supreme Court had engaged in a gross abuse of power
Voting Rights Act of 1965
Prohibited racial discrimination in the voting booth
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Made discrimination on the basis of race, religion, or sex illegal
Sit-in movement
Phyllis Schlafly
Decolonization
Advocated violence when necessary in defense of black rights
Baker vs. Carr
Mandated fair congressional districts
Malcom X
Attitudes towards Germany
Gave WW2 veterans the opportunity to go to college for free (paid by the Government)
Self-determination Act of 1975
Gave Native Americans much greater control over their lands, education, and law enforcement
After the arrest of a black motorist by white officers, rioters killed over 30 people and destroyed hundreds of buildings in Los Angeles
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
The Feminine Mystique
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.
House Unamerican activities community searched for communist influence in American society (Government, military, film industry, Boy Scouts)
Roe v. Wade
Nixon's appointments (who he'd assumed who be conservative) ruled in favor of abortion rights
Cold war
A conflict between two belligerents where neither engages in conflict with the other
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.
Advocated for women's rights using many of the same tactics as the civil rights movement
Prohibited prayers in school
Cesar Chavez
Led the protests for fair labor for agricultural workers
Created in response to growing backlash from environmental disasters. Sought to place limits on pollution in the air and water
An extension of the New Deal: War on Poverty
Office of Economic Opportunity, Medicare, Medicaid, immigration act
Counter culture
A movement, mostly among young people who cast off societal restraint with rebellious clothing and experimental drug use
