N.O.W.
Advocated for women's rights using many of the same tactics as the civil rights movement
Red scare
House Unamerican activities community searched for communist influence in American society (Government, military, film industry, Boy Scouts)
A conflict between two belligerents where neither engages in conflict with the other
Baker vs. Carr
Mandated fair congressional districts
Great society
The extensive economic aid plan to rebuild the European economy and encourage democracy
Advocated violence when necessary in defense of black rights
GI Bill
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
Malcom X
Advocated countering white violence with black violence
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
Roe v. Wade
Nixon's appointments (who he'd assumed who be conservative) ruled in favor of abortion rights
Thousands of black folks sat a segregated food counters and refused to move until they were taken out by force and jailed
Truman took measures to contain the spread of communism. The U.S. would provide economic and military support to any country fighting communism
EPA
Created in response to growing backlash from environmental disasters. Sought to place limits on pollution in the air and water
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
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.
Decolonization
Voting Rights Act of 1965
Prohibited racial discrimination in the voting booth
Phyllis Schlafly
Organized the conservative opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment
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
Led the protests for fair labor for agricultural workers
A movement, mostly among young people who cast off societal restraint with rebellious clothing and experimental drug use
Argued that the Supreme Court had engaged in a gross abuse of power
Gave Native Americans much greater control over their lands, education, and law enforcement
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Engel vs. Vitale
Prohibited prayers in school
Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white passenger
