Domestic challenges in the US Flashcards
(17 cards)
What legislation aimed to create a more equal society in the United States since WWII?
Civil Rights legislation, desegregation, women’s rights advancements, LGBTQ+ rights, anti-poverty programs like the Great Society
Key legal milestones include the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act of 1965.
How have social movements evolved in the United States since WWII?
From civil rights and anti-racist struggles in the 1950s-60s to identity- and rights-based movements in later decades
This includes women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and anti-AIDS activism.
What was the focus of the Civil Rights Movement in the U.S.?
Racial equality through nonviolent protest and legal challenges
Key figures include Martin Luther King Jr.
What significant Supreme Court case ended legal school segregation?
Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
This case declared that separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.
What were Jim Crow Laws?
Segregation laws in the South post-Reconstruction
These laws enforced racial segregation in all public facilities.
Who was Emmett Till and why is he significant?
A 14-year-old boy murdered in 1955; catalyzed civil rights activism
His death highlighted the brutality of racism in America.
What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 accomplish?
Banned racial discrimination in public spaces
This landmark legislation was a significant victory for the Civil Rights Movement.
What is the significance of the Stonewall Riots?
Starting point of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement
Occurred in 1969 and marked a pivotal moment in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.
What was Roe v. Wade (1973) about?
Legalized abortion in the U.S.
This case was a landmark decision regarding women’s reproductive rights.
What was the Great Society?
President Johnson’s domestic program to end poverty and racial injustice
It included initiatives for education, health care, and urban development.
What did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 accomplish?
Outlawed racial discrimination in voting
This act aimed to enforce the voting rights guaranteed by the 14th and 15th Amendments.
What was the impact of the women’s rights movement in the late 20th century?
Shifted focus to reproductive freedom, equal pay, and gender roles
This movement gained momentum following the legalization of abortion and access to birth control.
What does systemic racism refer to?
Institutionalized racial discrimination in law, education, justice, etc.
It encompasses the policies and practices that perpetuate racial inequality.
Who were the Black Panthers?
Radical group advocating armed self-defense and social programs
They played a significant role in the Black Power movement.
Fill in the blank: The _______ riots in 1969 marked a pivotal moment in the LGBTQ+ rights movement.
Stonewall
True or False: The Civil Rights Movement primarily focused on women’s rights.
False
The Civil Rights Movement primarily focused on racial equality.
What is the significance of the term ‘Black Power’?
Emphasized pride, self-sufficiency, and political autonomy
It was a response to the limitations of the Civil Rights Movement.
