Women's Movement
In 1963, what was unfair for women with jobs? How were they treated differently?
1. It's a low chance that women would earn good-paying jobs with a respectable status or high position (ex. doctors, lawyer, technical worker, or company manager).
2. In the same job, women would earn 50%-60% less than men would.
3. They could be fired/dismissed after their married.
Who are hippies?
Hippies are, typically young people who go against the originality and what is accepted within the society. They usually let their hair grow, experiments with drugs and sex, drop out of school (especially during this time), and etc.
What university did John F. Kennedy attend?
Harvard University
What was the infamous nickname given to President Nixon due to the Watergate scandal?
Tricky Dicky.
What is the women's movement organisation founded by Betty Freiden called? Please state both the acronym and what it stands for to receive points.
NOW, which stands for National Organisation for Women
What was the first goal of "Students for a Democratic Society"?
For college students to have a say in their courses and how their universities were run.
What was the relationship between President John F. Kennedy and President Lyndon B. Johnson before President Kennedy was assassinated?
President Johnson was President Kennedy's vice president.
What did CREEP stand for and how does this organisation connects with President Nixon?
CREEP stands for Committee for the Re-election of the President which was set up by President Nixon.
What is "Roe vs Wade" case and why is it called that?
This case is about a woman by the name of Norma McCorvey who lived with an abusive husband and became pregnant. She wanted abortion due to the fact that all her three children were taken away from her anyways.
"Roe" came from Norma's anonymous name "Jane Roe" while "Wade" came from the district attorney assigned to this case name "Henry Wade".
Why were universities students starting demonstrations all over the country during the Vietnam War?
Because these students are being drafted to the Vietnam War, which the majority of the citizens of America do not support.
- His father was an adviser to President Roosevelt and also an ambassador to UK
- During the war, President Kennedy commanded a torpedo boat during the second world war. He was severely injured, and so was awarded for his bravery.
Why did the Senate Committee and Cox want the tapes so much? Why is it so important?
Ever since it was clear that the White House was involved in the Watergate Scandal, the Senate Committee wanted the conversation tapes President Nixon would secretly record in his office.
What was "Stop ERA"? What does ERA stand for? And what was the argument against their opponent?
Stop ERA is an anti-feminist movement led by Phyllis Schlafly.
ERA stands for Equal Right Amendment.
Phyllis Schlafly argued that the feminists are devaluing women's worth by making it equal to men's and also fought against abortion, claiming that it they are denied the rights of the unborn child.
What event during the Vietnam War caused the students to organise a demonstration at Kent State University? What happened during the demonstration?
President Nixon decided to invade Cambodia during the war, which alarmed US citizens.
During the demonstration, National Guard troops injured 11 students and killed 4. This made the public horrified.
What was the people's opinion on President Johnson? How was his reputation? What makes people think that?
His reputation was simply bad, due to:
- Conservatives in Congress would attack him for spending too much on welfare reform
- He escalated the involvement of the USA in the Vietnam War and did much damage to the US
President Nixon has run for president before, however, he failed. Against whom did he lost against?
President John F. Kennedy narrowly won against President Nixon during the 1960 election.
What are the differences between NOW and Women's Lib?
1. They use different methods. While NOW would use political pressure and court cases, Women's Lib would raise awareness, do protests and reforms.
2. Women's Lib's have more objective reasoning, and most members are on the young side. They were also supported by lesbian. While NOW stick to traditional values.
In Northern Ireland, student protests cause, what would be described as a "chain reaction" that resulted in a major conflict the country faced for roughly 20-30 years. What is the event/war called?
The Trouble, or more widely known as Northern Ireland Conflict
What was President Johnson's "Great Society"?
It is similar to President Kennedy's New Frontier. Except it was able to tackle things the New Frontier didn't like providing free medical for the poor and etc. However, the aim is the same: tackling poverty and social justice.
Name one involvement Nixon had with the government before the 1972 presidential election.
- He was President Eisenhower's vice president from 1953 to 1961
- He was elected as President twice; once after President Johnson and the second time was what caused the Watergate scandal
- He was involved in the McCarthy anti-Communist witch hunt
- He served as a navy lieutenant commander during WWII