Events Flashcards
(27 cards)
Forgave Nixon for any crimes related to the Watergate Scandal
The Pardon of Nixon
A break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate complex, and later after investigations found widespread abuse of power by Richard Nixon
Watergate
An agreement between the U.S. and the Soviet Union to limit the number of nuclear weapons and delivery systems each could have
SALT II Treaty
Oil prices rose after the oil embargo, which cut off oil supplies to the U.S. due to their support of Israel during the Iranian Revolution
Oil Prices
A law designed to encourage banks and financial institutions to meet the credit need of all communities regardless of racial or ethnic composition
Community Reinvestment Act
A political strategy to gain support from white voters in the South
Southern Strategy
A historic peace agreement signed between Egypt and Israel and were meant to create framework for peace in the Middle East
The Camp David Accords
Egypt became the first Arab nation to recognize Israel, and in return, Israel withdrew from the Sinai Peninsula
Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty
Called for negotiation on Palestinian self-government in the west bank of Gaza
Palestinian Autonomy
Began after Iranian students overthrew Shah of Iran and demanded the extradition of the Shah
The Iran Hostage Crisis Event
Hostages were released after lengthy negotiations involving Algeria
The Iran Hostage Crisis Outcome
Members of AIM clashed with FBI agents on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation resulting in the deaths of two agents
Pine Ridge Shootout
A U.S. law that prohibits discrimination in credit transactions on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, martial status, or age
Equal Credit Opportunity Act
Emerged as a countercultural movement focused on peace, love, and rejecting mainstream norms
Hippie Culture
The beliefs and ideals that oppose or challenge the mainstream cultural, social and political norms
Counterculture Values
A feminist organization founded by Betty Friedan focused on advocating for women’s rights and gender equality
NOW Organization
A proposed amendment that seemed to guarantee equal rights under the law, regardless of sex
Equal Rights Amendment
Higher wages, Better working conditions, Union recognition, Health and safety protections, Political and social rights
United Farm Workers Damands/Goals
Sought to address issues like inequality, discrimination, and Native American rights, advocating for land reclamation, sovereignty, and cultural preservation
American Indian Movement (AIM)
Aimed to achieve gender equality in all areas of life
Second Wave Feminist Movement
Workplace equality, Reproductive rights, Educational and political opportunities, Ending gender-based discrimination, Personal freedom and autonomy
Values/Goals of the Second Wave Feminist Movement
Federal civil rights law passed that prohibits sex-based discrimination in any educational program or activity that receives federal funding
Title IX
A booked that challenged the idea that woman should only find fulfillment through homemaking and motherhood
Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan
Nuclear meltdown in Pennsylvania that caused public fear and led to stricter regulations on nuclear energy in the U.S.
Three Mile Island
