Attitudes towards GermanyWanted to keep Germany weak so they wouldn't pose a threat.
Wanted to extract reparations for all the damage Germany had caused
Frozen!
Frozen!
EPACreated in response to growing backlash from environmental disasters. Sought to place limits on pollution in the air and water
Self-determination Act of 1975Gave Native Americans much greater control over their lands, education, and law enforcement
Great societyAn extension of the New Deal: War on Poverty
Office of Economic Opportunity, Medicare, Medicaid, immigration act
After the arrest of a black motorist by white officers, rioters killed over 30 people and destroyed hundreds of buildings in Los Angeles
GI Bill
Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white passengerHer refusal to give up her seat to a white passenger, and subsequent arrest sparked a massive bus boycott
Argued that the Supreme Court had engaged in a gross abuse of power
A conflict between two belligerents where neither engages in conflict with the other
Voting Rights Act of 1965
Sit-in movementThousands of black folks sat a segregated food counters and refused to move until they were taken out by force and jailed
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.
Truman took measures to contain the spread of communism. The U.S. would provide economic and military support to any country fighting communism
Baker vs. CarrMandated fair congressional districts
Advocated for women's rights using many of the same tactics as the civil rights movement
Red scareHouse Unamerican activities community searched for communist influence in American society (Government, military, film industry, Boy Scouts)
Cesar Chavez
Organized the conservative opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment
Counter cultureA movement, mostly among young people who cast off societal restraint with rebellious clothing and experimental drug use
Black PanthersAdvocated violence when necessary in defense of black rights
Civil Rights Act of 1964Made discrimination on the basis of race, religion, or sex illegal
Engel vs. VitaleProhibited prayers in school
Roe v. WadeNixon's appointments (who he'd assumed who be conservative) ruled in favor of abortion rights
Malcom X
Brown v. Board of educationThe Supreme Court ruled that segregated schools were inherently unequal and schools had to be integrated. Overturned plessy v. Ferguson from 1896
DecolonizationAfter 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
March on WashingtonHundreds of thousands gathered for a peaceful protest in front of the lincoln memorial. MLK gave his 'I have a dream' speech
Boost!
Boost!
Marshall plan
Phyllis SchlaflyOrganized the conservative opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment
Frozen!
Frozen!
Cesar ChavezLed the protests for fair labor for agricultural workers
Brown v. Board of educationThe Supreme Court ruled that segregated schools were inherently unequal and schools had to be integrated. Overturned plessy v. Ferguson from 1896
Frozen!
Frozen!
A movement, mostly among young people who cast off societal restraint with rebellious clothing and experimental drug use
Great societyAn extension of the New Deal: War on Poverty
Office of Economic Opportunity, Medicare, Medicaid, immigration act
Civil Rights Act of 1964Made discrimination on the basis of race, religion, or sex illegal
Black PanthersAdvocated violence when necessary in defense of black rights
Voting Rights Act of 1965Prohibited racial discrimination in the voting booth
Self-determination Act of 1975
Truman took measures to contain the spread of communism. The U.S. would provide economic and military support to any country fighting communism
March on WashingtonHundreds of thousands gathered for a peaceful protest in front of the lincoln memorial. MLK gave his 'I have a dream' speech
Engel vs. VitaleProhibited prayers in school
The Feminine MystiqueExplained 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.
Attitudes towards GermanyWanted to keep Germany weak so they wouldn't pose a threat.
Wanted to extract reparations for all the damage Germany had caused
Roe v. Wade
N.O.W.Advocated for women's rights using many of the same tactics as the civil rights movement
Watts Riots of 1965After the arrest of a black motorist by white officers, rioters killed over 30 people and destroyed hundreds of buildings in Los Angeles
Boost!
Boost!
DecolonizationAfter 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
EPACreated in response to growing backlash from environmental disasters. Sought to place limits on pollution in the air and water
Red scare
Marshall planThe extensive economic aid plan to rebuild the European economy and encourage democracy
A conflict between two belligerents where neither engages in conflict with the other
Advocated countering white violence with black violence
Baker vs. Carr
Boost!
Boost!
Sit-in movement
Southern resistance to integration
Her refusal to give up her seat to a white passenger, and subsequent arrest sparked a massive bus boycott