unit 9

Question 1

Election of 1948

Answer 1

Democrats split into 3 - dixiecrats (white southerners not in support of civil rights), progressives (think Truman is too moderate), and Truman. Thought Reps would win but didn’t because the divisions weren’t very deep. White Southerners voted democrats since Andrew Jackson, the Progressive candidate was endorsed by the communists, and the rep candidate lacked in campaigning.

Question 2

Fair Deal

Answer 2

President Harry S. Truman’s post-World War II domestic reform program, building upon the New Deal. Civil Rights, National Health Insurance, Financial Aid. Most aren’t passed because of the Cold War. There is an anti-communist mentality and Congress is moving toward small gov.

Question 3

Modern Republicanism

Answer 3

No Socialism, no New Deal or Fair Deal, small gov. Gov stays out of people’s lives.

Question 4

Interstate Highway Act

Answer 4

Largest public work project in the US. Does in for Cold War even though the gov is small.

Question 5

Levittown

Answer 5

Large suburbs. Everything is the same. Consensus and conformity.

Question 6

Baby Boom

Answer 6

Postwar prosperity. Women raising them. From Rosy in WWII to look perfect and stay home.

Question 7

Rock and Roll

Answer 7

Like by youth but not by adults. Rebellion.

Question 8

Beatniks

Answer 8

Question the conformity of society.

Question 9

Brown v Board

Answer 9

Overturns Plessy v Ferguson. Separate is inherently unequal, especially in school, so court says we need to integrate schools but they can’t enforce it so there is no integration for 2 years.

Question 10

Little Rock 9

Answer 10

Attempt to integrate Little Rock Central School. National is called by the governor to stop them, but it is decided that a state cannot defy the federal court so Eisenhower sends paratroops to escort them. Showcases racism in the south for the first time.

Question 11

Warren Court

Answer 11

Supreme Court supporting Civil Rights. Caring for individuals.

Question 12

Montgomery Bus Boycotts

Answer 12

Rosa Parks is arrested then MLK leads this. They stay off of busses, which is very difficult but peaceful. Year later, busses are desegregated. MLK tells people how to act after and becomes the leader.

Question 13

SCLC

Answer 13

Organizes Southern churches for non-violent protests. Led by MLK.

Question 14

SNCC

Answer 14

Youth organize for non-violent protests. Mobilizing youth.

Question 15

Freedom Riders

Answer 15

Law that integrated busses can’t cross state lines in the South. People try to do this. Non-violent protests responded with violence. JFK sends troops. Pics published that depict racism.

Question 16

March on Washington

Answer 16

JFK writes a Civil Rights bill but Congress won’t debate it. These people want Congress to act.

Question 17

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Answer 17

LBJ gets passed in JFK’s name. Outlaws segregation publically and discrimination in the workforce. Enforces 14th amendment.`

Question 18

Voting Rights Act of 1965

Answer 18

By LBJ. Enforces the 15th amendment.

Question 19

Malcom X

Answer 19

Alternative to MLK. Speaks against non-violence. Impatience. Assassinated but the ideas of confrontation stay.

Question 20

Black Panthers

Answer 20

More militant like Malcolm X. Speaks about racism in cities.

Question 21

MLK Assasination 1968

Answer 21

Tries to bring protests into cities. Non-violent face gone and more splitting.

Question 22

Great Society

Answer 22

LBJ. Civil Rights, aid to education, aid to medical care, immigration reform.

Question 23

War on Poverty

Answer 23

critical component of the great society. aimed to eliminate poverty and racial injustice

Question 24

2nd Wave of Feminist Movement

Answer 24

19th amendment. Expected to go back home after WWII. Some worked stereotypical jobs for less. Some women pushback against this, saying they’re happy at home.

Question 25

Title IX

Answer 25

Abolishes sex discrimination in schools.

Question 26

ERA

Answer 26

Equal Rights Act. Proposed amendment that would prevent discrimination of women. Passed by Congress but not ratified by states. North and South divide.

Question 27

Phyllis Schafley

Answer 27

Pushes back against ERA. Showcases Liberal vs Conservative. "God made men and women different."

Question 28

Affirmative Action

Answer 28

olicies and practices designed to address past discrimination and promote diversity by giving special consideration to historically underrepresented groups, particularly in education and employment. Enforce Civil Rights Act by abolishing discrimination in the workplace and college admissions. Often spots were set aside causing backlash as people might be unqualified. Declared by Congress that spots could not be set aside but race must be considered. Still backlash.

Question 29

Milliken v Bradley

Answer 29

All white schools because of all white suburbs. Bussing kids to different school districts. Protests and horrible things done to kids of color. Supreme Court rules that you don't need to desegregate over school lines just within the district. Leads to more white flight.

Question 30

AIM (American Indian Movement)

Answer 30

Better education, culture, and economy on reservations. Took over Alcatraz because there was a treaty that any federal land not used belonged to the Natives.

Question 31

Wounded Knee 1972

Answer 31

Natives and US troops shooting at each other again.

Question 32

US v Wheeler

Answer 32

Limited sovereignty for Native Reservations. Different rules for Natives.

Question 33

United Farm Workers

Answer 33

Cesar Chavez creates and leads this as these farmers are under poor conditions and exploited by farm owners. Boycott on grapes as they get the message out about how terrible it is. Successful and farm owners have to work with them.

Question 34

Harvey Milk

Answer 34

First openly gay elected politician. Brings attention to the movement. Trying to get the government to recognize and support the rights of all.

Question 34

Stonewall Riots

Answer 34

In 1969, there is a brutal attack in the Stonewall Inn. Movement begins. Pride parades begin the next year.

Question 35

Yellow Power

Answer 35

Discrimination because of Japanese Internment and Vietnam War. Gets the ethnic studies major created. Bring more voices into the world.

Question 36

Americans with Disabilities Act

Answer 36

Limited access for people with disabilities. More accommodations. Protest of leaving wheelchairs at the bottom of Congress and scooting up.

Question 37

Gideon v Wainright

Answer 37

Entitlement to legal council, even if you can't afford.

Question 38

Miranda Rights

Answer 38

Police read rights to those under arrest. Informing those accused of a crime of their rights.

Question 39

The Burger Court

Answer 39

Nixon chooses someone more conservative and small gov. Don't really do that.

Question 40

Roe v Wade

Answer 40

Women choose whether or not they can have abortions. Very controversial, big gov. States vs federal rights fight continues.

Question 41

EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

Answer 41

Develop and enforce environmental regulations to protect environmental and human health.

Question 42

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

Answer 42

Makes sure workplaces are safe. Much better from Gilded Age.

Question 43

Clean Air Act and Endangered Species Act

Answer 43

Not negatively affecting people with air pollution. Protect animals from negative harm.

Question 44

Election of 1972

Answer 44

Nixon worried as he campaigned on ending the war and did not. Other issues as well. Creates CREEP and campaigns that they've wound it down and peace is close. Wins in a landslide.

Question 45

Watergate Scandal

Answer 45

CREEP broke into the Democratic offices in the Watergate Hotel. Tried to find evidence against them and plant evidence. Nixon claims Executive Privilege, saying he should not have to hand over evidence because it is a national security issue. Eventually decides to give some tapes, but parts are cut out. Supreme Court overrules executive privilege and demands all tapes. Revealed that he ordered the coverup.

Question 46

Saturday Night Massacre

Answer 46

Nixon fires everyone involved in the scandal. Looks more guilty.

Question 47

Election of 1976

Answer 47

Carter campaigned on "I will never lie to you." No connection to DC or previous affairs. Sincere. Washington outsider- Good when campaigning, not when elected.

Question 48

New Right

Answer 48

Capitalists question liberalism in the 60's and 70's, called for traditionalism. Fear for conservatism and traditionalism because of LGBTQ, abortion, feminism, etc.

Question 49

Bakke v U of CA

Answer 49

Affirmative Action. Can't set aside spots but do have to consider race. Not exactly what conservatives wanted.

Question 50

Planned Parenthood v Casey

Answer 50

States were adding roadblocks to get abortions. Rules they are allowed to and reaffirms women have the right to choose. Not exactly what conservatives wanted as they thought the court would declare Roe v Wade unconstitutional.

Question 51

Reaganomics

Answer 51

Small gov, cut federal spending, tax cuts, supply-side economics. Opposite of New Deal, Keynesian, and Great Society. Budget cuts on federal programs, but not SS or Medicare because the older generation votes.