Civil Rights Movement and Key Political Events in the 1960s and 70s

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and definitions related to the Civil Rights Movement, significant political events of the 1960s and 1970s, and notable legislation and policies.

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Landed new civil rights laws to end discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, or national origin.

Voting Rights Act of 1965

Legislation aimed at eliminating barriers to voting for African Americans.

Martin Luther King Jr.

Civil rights leader known for his nonviolent protests and famous speeches advocating for racial harmony.

Letter From Birmingham Jail

MLK's letter defending the strategy of nonviolent resistance to racism.

I Have a Dream

MLK's iconic speech calling for equality and an end to racism in the United States.

Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)

Civil rights organization founded by MLK Jr. focusing on nonviolent protest.

Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)

Civil rights organization formed by African American college students to coordinate nonviolent protests.

Cesar Chavez

Labor leader who co-founded the United Farm Workers movement and advocated for farm workers' rights.

Iran Hostage Crisis

A diplomatic crisis where 52 American diplomats and citizens were held hostage in Iran from 1979 to 1981.

Watergate Scandal

Political scandal involving the Nixon administration's attempt to cover up a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters.

Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

Legislation that granted LBJ the authority to escalate the Vietnam War without a formal declaration of war.

Camp David Accords

Peace agreements negotiated by Carter between Egypt and Israel.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

U.S. federal agency established to manage human impact on the environment.

PATRIOT Act

Legislation passed after 9/11 to expand law enforcement's surveillance and investigation powers.

Operation Enduring Freedom

U.S. military operation initiated in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, primarily aimed at dismantling al-Qaeda.

Ronald Reagan's Economic Policy

Economic strategy focused on tax cuts, budget cuts, and increased military spending.

Presidential Election of 2008

Historic election where Barack Obama became the first African American president of the United States.