Extended Civil Rights Test

What did the Women's Rights Movement of the 1950s and 60s focus on?

The movement aimed to assert women's rights, particularly in the workforce and legal equality.

Who was the first president of the National Organization for Women (NOW)?

Betty Friedan.

What was the significance of the book 'The Feminine Mystique'?

It highlighted the challenges women faced and sparked awareness and discussion about women's rights.

What did Title IX accomplish?

It prohibits gender discrimination in schools that receive federal funds and guarantees girls equal access to sports.

What was the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)?

A proposed amendment designed to guarantee equal rights for women, first introduced in 1923 and approved by the Senate in 1972.

What was the Bracero Program?

A program that brought Mexican workers to the U.S. from 1942 to 1964 to work in agriculture.

Who founded the United Farm Workers (UFW)?

Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta.

What was the purpose of the American Indian Movement (AIM)?

To help Native Americans secure land and legal rights, and improve educational opportunities.

What was the Wounded Knee Takeover?

An event where AIM took hostages and demanded investigations into conditions on Indian reservations.

What statement did the Alcatraz Takeover serve to make?

It symbolized the prison-like conditions of many reservations faced by Native Americans.