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
Watts Riots of 1965
Engel vs. Vitale
Prohibited prayers in school
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.
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Prohibited racial discrimination in the voting booth
Southern resistance to integration
Argued that the Supreme Court had engaged in a gross abuse of power
Cesar Chavez
Phyllis Schlafly
Organized the conservative opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment
Counter culture
A movement, mostly among young people who cast off societal restraint with rebellious clothing and experimental drug use
Gave WW2 veterans the opportunity to go to college for free (paid by the Government)
Black Panthers
Advocated violence when necessary in defense of black rights
Roe v. Wade
The extensive economic aid plan to rebuild the European economy and encourage democracy
Sit-in movement
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
Malcom X
Advocated countering white violence with black violence
Cold war
A conflict between two belligerents where neither engages in conflict with the other
Great society
Gave Native Americans much greater control over their lands, education, and law enforcement
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
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
Red scare
House Unamerican activities community searched for communist influence in American society (Government, military, film industry, Boy Scouts)
N.O.W.
Baker vs. Carr
Mandated fair congressional districts
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
Created in response to growing backlash from environmental disasters. Sought to place limits on pollution in the air and water
