Additional Civil Rights Movements:

Question 1

Stonewall Riots:

Answer 1

The Stonewall Riots, which began in June 1969, were a series of violent confrontations between police and LGBTQ+ patrons of the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in Greenwich Village, New York City. The riots were sparked by a police raid on the bar and marked a pivotal moment in the gay rights movement. The six days of protests and violence ignited a wave of activism and galvanized the LGBTQ+ community to demand equal rights.

Question 2

AIM and Indigenous rights, assimilation, and boarding schools

Answer 2

The American Indian Movement (AIM) emerged in the late 1960s and 1970s as a powerful force advocating for Native American rights, including addressing the legacy of assimilation policies and boarding schools.

Question 3

Feminism and Betty Friedan:

Answer 3

Betty Friedan was a central figure in the second-wave feminist movement, known for her 1963 book, “The Feminine Mystique,” which explored the limitations imposed on women by societal expectations. She co-founded the National Organization for Women (NOW) in 1966 and played a key role in establishing the National Association for the Repeal of Abortion Laws (NARAL) in 1969. Friedan’s work helped to bring issues of gender equality and women’s rights into the mainstream, advocating for greater representation of women in government, equal pay, and access to abortion and contraception.

Question 4

Cesar Chavez and farm workers:

Answer 4

Cesar Chavez was a Mexican American labor leader and civil rights activist who championed the rights of farm workers in the United States. He co-founded the United Farm Workers (UFW), which advocated for better wages, working conditions, and benefits for farmworkers, using nonviolent tactics like strikes and boycotts. His most famous campaign was the Delano Grape Strike of 1965-1970, which led to significant gains for farmworkers and increased public awareness of their plight.