Study Guide BFI - History Theme 3: 1970-1991 (copy)

Who was the US President from 1933 to 1945?

Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR)

What did the 13th amendment achieve?

Abolished slavery

What significant ruling did Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) establish?

Separate but equal doctrine which legalized segregation.

What significant event helped increase the demand for civil rights in the 1950s?

World War II and its impact on African American soldiers.

What was the purpose of the NAACP when it was founded in 1909?

To advance the rights of African Americans.

What was the significance of the Brown v. Board of Education ruling in 1954?

It declared separate educational facilities unconstitutional.

Who was Earl Warren in relation to the civil rights movement?

Chief Justice who led the court to reject separate but equal.

What were the 'Massive Resistance' policies?

Efforts by white politicians to prevent desegregation in schools.

What act did Lyndon B. Johnson sign to prohibit discrimination based on race?

Civil Rights Act of 1964.

What event is associated with Rosa Parks in 1955?

Her refusal to give up her bus seat which sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

What was the strategy of Martin Luther King Jr. regarding civil rights?

Nonviolent direct action.

What tragic event highlighted racial violence and injustice towards African Americans in 1955?

The lynching of Emmett Till.

What did the Little Rock Arkansas incident involve in 1957?

Nine African American students being blocked from entering a white high school.

What did Freedom Riders aim to achieve?

To register black voters in the South.

What major civil rights legislation was passed under LBJ?

Voting Rights Act of 1965.

What were the key components of the Great Society program?

Poverty reduction, civil rights, healthcare, and education.

Who founded the National Organization for Women (NOW)?

A group aimed at advocating for women's rights and equality.

What was the impact of the Stonewall Riots in 1969?

It marked a significant turning point for the gay rights movement.

Who was Malcolm X and what was his influence?

A prominent leader in the civil rights movement advocating for black nationalism.

What did the term 'Black Power' refer to?

A movement advocating for the rights and empowerment of African Americans.

What were the race riots of 1968 a reaction to?

The outrage over racial discrimination and the assassination of MLK.

What economic strategy characterized Nixon's presidency in the 1970s?

Policy of Vietnamization and attempts to stabilize the economy.

What significant change did Reagan enact in terms of welfare programs?

He cut numerous welfare programs to reduce government spending.

What does 'Trickle Down Economics' refer to?

Economic theory suggesting benefits for the wealthy will eventually help the poor.

What was the primary goal of the Feminist Movement in the 1960s?

To achieve workplace equality and reproductive rights.

What did Title IX accomplish in 1972?

It made sexual discrimination illegal in education and federally-funded programs.

What was one of the major outcomes of the Roe v. Wade decision?

It legalized abortion in the United States.

What was the significance of the March for Equality in France in 1983?

It raised awareness about racism and immigration issues.

What environmental legislation did the US pass in 1970?

Creation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

What event in 1968 led to widespread protests in France?

May/June 1968 protests against political and social issues.

What was 'Reaganomics' generally associated with?

Tax cuts, deregulation of industries, and increased military spending.

What important act regarding immigration did Reagan sign in 1986?

Immigration Reform Act.

What was the 1976 Indian Child Welfare Act aimed at?

Protecting the welfare of Native American children.

What was the outcome of the Birmingham Jail protests in 1963?

It raised national awareness of racial injustices and police brutality.