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
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
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 extensive economic aid plan to rebuild the European economy and encourage democracy
Gave WW2 veterans the opportunity to go to college for free (paid by the Government)
Brown v. Board of education
Civil Rights Act of 1964
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
A movement, mostly among young people who cast off societal restraint with rebellious clothing and experimental drug use
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.
Southern resistance to integration
Argued that the Supreme Court had engaged in a gross abuse of power
Black Panthers
Red scare
House Unamerican activities community searched for communist influence in American society (Government, military, film industry, Boy Scouts)
Mandated fair congressional districts
After the arrest of a black motorist by white officers, rioters killed over 30 people and destroyed hundreds of buildings in Los Angeles
Self-determination Act of 1975
Gave Native Americans much greater control over their lands, education, and law enforcement
Her refusal to give up her seat to a white passenger, and subsequent arrest sparked a massive bus boycott
Voting Rights Act of 1965
Engel vs. Vitale
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
Great society
An extension of the New Deal: War on Poverty
Office of Economic Opportunity, Medicare, Medicaid, immigration act
Cesar Chavez
Led the protests for fair labor for agricultural workers
Malcom X
Advocated countering white violence with black violence
Phyllis Schlafly
Organized the conservative opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment
N.O.W.
Advocated for women's rights using many of the same tactics as the civil rights movement
