Every Social Movement to Know for AP United States History (copy)

Abolitionist Movement

A movement aimed at eradicating slavery in the United States, gaining momentum in the early 19th century.

Frederick Douglass

A former slave and abolitionist orator whose life story highlighted the brutality of slavery.

Harriet Tubman

Known as the 'Moses' of her people, she led enslaved individuals to freedom via the Underground Railroad.

William Lloyd Garrison

Founder of The Liberator, an influential abolitionist newspaper that condemned slavery.

Underground Railroad

A secret network of safe houses and routes for helping enslaved people escape to freedom.

Nineteenth Amendment

Granted women the right to vote in the United States in 1920.

Seneca Falls Convention

The 1848 convention where Elizabeth Cady Stanton drafted the Declaration of Sentiments.

Knights of Labor

An organization that advocated for an eight-hour workday and inclusive membership.

American Federation of Labor (AFL)

A labor union focused on skilled workers' rights, led by Samuel Gompers.

Haymarket Affair

A labor protest in Chicago in 1886 that turned violent.

Pullman Strike

A nationwide railroad strike in 1894 that ended with federal intervention.

Progressive Era

A period from the 1890s to the 1920s that addressed issues stemming from industrialization and urbanization.

Sherman Antitrust Act

A landmark 1890 law aimed at curbing monopolies and promoting fair competition.

The Clean Air Act

A 1963 law aimed at controlling air pollution on a national level.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

A 1990 legislation mandating accessibility and protection against discrimination for individuals with disabilities.

Stonewall Riots

A series of protests in 1969 that marked a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ activism.

Obergefell v. Hodges

The 2015 Supreme Court case that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.

Temperance Movement

A movement aimed at reducing alcohol consumption, culminating in the Prohibition era.

Native American Rights Movement

A movement advocating for Native sovereignty, cultural preservation, and land rights.

Populist Movement

A late 19th-century movement that championed the rights of farmers and laborers.

Black Power Movement

A movement emphasizing pride in African American identity and self-determination in the 1960s.

Chicano Movement

A movement focused on Mexican American civil rights and cultural pride.

Anti-Apartheid Movement

A global campaign opposing South Africa's system of racial segregation and discrimination.