Postwar Domestic Issues - Economic Crisis and Civil Rights

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts from the postwar domestic issues lecture notes related to economic crises, civil rights advancements, and significant presidential actions.

Economic Crisis of the 1970s

Period characterized by high inflation, unemployment, and energy shortages.

National Energy Act

Legislation aimed at promoting conservation and reducing U.S. dependence on foreign oil.

Stagflation

Economic condition combining high inflation and high unemployment.

WIN program (Whip Inflation Now)

Ford's initiative encouraging Americans to cut back on energy use to combat inflation.

Carter's Malaise Speech

1979 speech addressing the national energy crisis and declining confidence in the U.S. economy.

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Landmark legislation that prohibited discrimination based on race and enforced civil rights.

Bakke Case (1978)

Supreme Court ruling that struck down strict quotas in affirmative action admissions policies.

Medicare

Federal program providing health insurance for senior citizens.

Medicaid

Health insurance program for low-income individuals and families.

Beat Movement

Cultural movement in the 1950s rejecting traditional societal values and promoting artistic experimentation.

Miranda v. Arizona

Supreme Court case establishing the requirement for police to inform suspects of their rights.

Pardon of Richard Nixon

Gerald Ford's controversial decision to pardon Nixon for any crimes related to Watergate.

Fireside Chats

Informal talks given by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to inform and reassure the public.

Bakke Case

Supreme Court decision regarding affirmative action and college admissions.