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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
| 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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