Women's Movement and Social Change in the 1960s to 1970s

These flashcards cover key events, movements, and cultural changes from the 1960s through the 1970s, focusing on women's rights, LGBTQ+ activism, and major political events in the United States.

Women's Liberation

A movement aiming for women's equality, often referred to as the second wave women's movement.

Stonewall Riot

A significant event in 1969 where patrons of the Stonewall Inn fought back against police harassment, marking a turning point in LGBTQ+ activism.

Counterculture

A subculture that opposes the established social norms, often characterized by communal living and non-traditional lifestyles.

Sexual Revolution

A social movement in the 1960s and 1970s characterized by the liberalization of sexual norms and attitudes, partly influenced by the introduction of birth control.

AIDS

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, believed to have originated in the 1930s and recognized as a major health crisis by the early 1980s.

Woodstock

A famous music festival held in August 1969 that became a symbol of the counterculture movement and peace activism.

Kent State Shooting

An event in April 1970 where four students were killed by National Guard troops during a protest against the Vietnam War.

Nixon's Vietnamization Policy

The strategy under President Nixon that aimed to withdraw American troops from Vietnam and replace them with South Vietnamese forces.

Watergate Scandal

A political scandal involving President Nixon’s administration, leading to his resignation due to efforts to cover up a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters.

Gerald Ford

The 38th President of the United States who succeeded Nixon and controversially pardoned him after the Watergate scandal.