Why it Started
Why did the counterculture start?
The success of the Civil Rights Movement/Vietnam Anti-War movement sparked a passion for change.
What sparked the Environmental Movement?
Deadly smog in London along with books such as Silent Spring being written about the pollution of our environment.
How much of the Electoral vote did Nixon win in 1972?
96.7%
What is Nixon's famous line?
"I am not a crook"
Theory of equality for men and women.
Feminism (Add to Study Guide).
A lack of understanding between older and younger generations.
Generation Gap
Poisonous byproduct of human activity.
Toxic Waste
Nixon's plan to focus on gaining the support of southern working whites to win the election.
Southern Strategy
Dealt with the order of succession for the Presidency.
25th Amendment
Who voted to impeach Nixon?
House of Reps
Name the Holy Trinity of the Counterculture Movement.
Sex, Drugs, and Rock and Roll
Started on April 22, 1970 where 20 million people protested for Environmental change. Is still celebrated today.
Earth Day
Nixon's policy which called for working for the "silent majority" (Factory workers, veterans, etc.)
New Federalism
What department was the informant on Nixon during Watergate from?
FBI
What did people seek when studying new religions?
Spiritual Enlightenment outside traditional Christian traditions.
Rachel Carson's book which described the deadly impact pesticides were having on birds and other animals.
Silent Spring
When the economy is in a period of inflation and a recession.
Stagflation
The power of the President to withhold certain information in court. Nixon tried to use this during the Watergate investigation.
Executive Privilege
Why did the Counterculture Movement end?
Drug addictions and increasingly shallow ideals caused a majority to enter back into mainstream society.
Created by Congress in 1970 to protect the "entire ecological chain."
Environmental Protection Agency
Why did Nixon resign?
To avoid being officially impeached by the Senate after their investigation proved he was involved.
List three effects of the Watergate Scandal.
1. Damaged the reputation of the Presidency
2. Caused numerous reforms to restore faith in the Government
3. Showed the strength of our checks and balances system
4. Demonstrated our country could weather a crisis of this magnitude
How was Nixon involved for sure?
May not have been involved in the original scheme, but was definitely involved in the cover up