Social Studies 2 Flashcards
John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy won the election of 1960, he became the youngest person ever elected president of the United States.
Freedom Rides
To accomplish this, CORE organized a series of protests called the Freedom Rides, in which black and white bus riders traveled together to segregated bus stations in the South.
March on Washington
The March on Washington was a massive demonstration foe civil rights.
Lyndon B. Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson was quickly sworn in as president.
Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 the act banned segregation in public places. It also outlawed discrimination in the workplace on basis of color, gender, religion, or national origin.
Voting Rights Act of 1965
The Voting Rights Act of 1965, which Johnson signed into law in August. This law gave the federal government new powers to protect African Americans’ voting rights.
Great Society
His program of domestic reforms that he called the Great Society.
Black Power
Black Power movement, which called for African American independence.
Untied Farm Workers (UFW)
This Union was committed to the goal of better pay and working conditions for migrant farmworkers— those who move seasonally from farm to farm for work.
National Organizations for Women
National Organizations for Women to fight for equal educational and career opportunities for women.
Equal Rights Amendment
Equal Rights Amendment would outlaw all discrimination.
