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APUSH Unit 8 (1945-1980)

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All the terms from the Heimler's History Unit 8 Review Video

U.S. History

Timeline

1944

GI Bill

Definition

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

1948

Marshall plan

Definition

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

May, 1954

Brown v. Board of education

Definition

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

May1955

Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white passenger

Definition

Her refusal to give up her seat to a white passenger, and subsequent arrest sparked a massive bus boycott

May1956

Southern resistance to integration

Southern manifesto

Argued that the Supreme Court had engaged in a gross abuse of power

Arkansas

The Governor called in the National Guard to prevent black students from entering Little Rock High School. Eisenhower then sent Federal troops to protect those 9 students and force the school to be integrated

May1960

Sit-in movement

Definition

Thousands of black folks sat a segregated food counters and refused to move until they were taken out by force and jailed

May1962

Baker vs. Carr

Definition

Mandated fair congressional districts

May1962

Engel vs. Vitale

Definition

Prohibited prayers in school

May1963

The Feminine Mystique

Definition

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.

August, 1963

March on Washington

Definition

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

August1964

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Definition

Made discrimination on the basis of race, religion, or sex illegal

August1965

Voting Rights Act of 1965

Definition

Prohibited racial discrimination in the voting booth

August1965

Watts Riots of 1965

Definition

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

August1966

Black Panthers

Definition

Advocated violence when necessary in defense of black rights

August1966

N.O.W.

Definition

Advocated for women's rights using many of the same tactics as the civil rights movement

August1970

EPA

Definition

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

August1973

Roe v. Wade

Definition

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

August1975

Self-determination Act of 1975

Definition

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

Terms


Cold war	A conflict between two belligerents where neither engages in conflict with the other
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
Containment Truman Doctrine	Truman took measures to contain the spread of communism. The U.S. would provide economic and military support to any country fighting communism
Marshall plan	The extensive economic aid plan to rebuild the European economy and encourage democracy
Red scare The second one	House Unamerican activities community searched for communist influence in American society (Government, military, film industry, Boy Scouts)
GI Bill	Gave WW2 veterans the opportunity to go to college for free (paid by the Government)
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
Southern resistance to integration	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
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
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
Civil Rights Act of 1964	Made discrimination on the basis of race, religion, or sex illegal
Voting Rights Act of 1965	Prohibited racial discrimination in the voting booth
Malcom X	Advocated countering white violence with black violence
Black Panthers	Advocated violence when necessary in defense of black rights
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 By Betty Friedan	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.
N.O.W. National Organization for Women	Advocated for women's rights using many of the same tactics as the civil rights movement
Phyllis Schlafly	Organized the conservative opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment
Cesar Chavez	Led the protests for fair labor for agricultural workers
Self-determination Act of 1975	Gave Native Americans much greater control over their lands, education, and law enforcement
Counter culture	A movement, mostly among young people who cast off societal restraint with rebellious clothing and experimental drug use
Baker vs. Carr	Mandated fair congressional districts
Engel vs. Vitale	Prohibited prayers in school
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
Great society	An extension of the New Deal: War on Poverty Office of Economic Opportunity, Medicare, Medicaid, immigration act
Roe v. Wade	Nixon's appointments (who he'd assumed who be conservative) ruled in favor of abortion rights
EPA Environmental protection agency	Created in response to growing backlash from environmental disasters. Sought to place limits on pollution in the air and water

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