Civil Rights Movement
What are the two major goals of the Civil Rights Movement?
1. Gain equality for African Americans
2. Secure voting rights for African Americans
What city did the bus boycott successful lead to the intergeneration of public transportation?
Montgomery
What two wars were apart of the Cold War where direct fighting took place?
Korean War
Vietnam War
Which sector of the government do we spend the most money on?
Military
What did George W. Bush believe was in Iraq?
Weapons of Mass Destruction
Which president was able to pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act of 1965
Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ)
What was the purpose of the Lunch counter sit ins?
To challenge racial segregation and gain equality at public facilities
What was a result of the Vietnam war concerning Americans views?
Americans started distrusting the government
Where are most immigrants coming from today?
Latin America
What does MLK, Malcom X, and Stokley Carmichael have in common?
All fought for civil rights and equality for African Americans
What was LBJ's plan to end poverty by creating Medicare, Medicaid, and Headstart?
Great Society
What did Brown v. Board rule?
Segregation in public schools was unconstitutional
What was the Watergate scandal?
Scandal involving Richard Nixon causing him to resign from office and causing an increase in distrust of politicians
Which region of the country are more people moving to?
Sunbelt
Who was a central leader of the Montgomery Bus Boycott? Person who started the movement?
Rosa Parks
Which amendment removed poll taxes?
24 Amendment
What is civil disobedience?
Breaking laws that were harmful
Why did many Americans dislike Gerald Ford?
He was not elected by the people
Which region of the country are people moving from?
Rustbelt
What was the purpose of Medicare?
Provide access to healthcare for the elderly
Which course case challenged school segregation in SC?
Briggs v. Elliot
What court case created segregation? and what court case overturned this ruling?
Plessy v. Ferguson and Brown v. Board of Education
What act was passed to limit the presidents war making power?
War Powers Act
What is the policy called when US companies move to other countries for cheaper labor sources?
Outsourcing
What was the Iran-Contra affair?
When Iran held Americans hostage for 444 days.