Vietnam War and Women's Liberation Movement

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to the Vietnam War and the Women's Liberation Movement as discussed in the lecture.

Vietnamization

The policy aimed at transferring the responsibility of fighting the Vietnam War from American troops to the South Vietnamese army (ARVIN).

Deescalation

A strategy to reduce military involvement and troop presence in a conflict, particularly associated with the Vietnam War.

Ho Chi Minh Trail

A network of supply routes used by North Vietnam to send troops and supplies to South Vietnam.

Cambodia Invasion

A controversial military operation ordered by President Nixon in 1970 to attack North Vietnamese forces in Cambodia, which led to widespread protests and unrest in the United States.

Kent State Incident

A horrible event where National Guardsmen shot and killed four unarmed students during a protest against the Vietnam War at Kent State University in 1970.

PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, which afflicted many Vietnam veterans.

Commander in Chief

The role of the President of the United States as the supreme commander of the military forces.

Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)

A proposed amendment to the United States Constitution designed to guarantee equal legal rights for all American citizens regardless of sex.

Title IX

A federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded education programs and activities, including sports.

Feminine Mystique

A book by Betty Friedan published in 1963 that challenged the traditional roles of women and sparked the second wave of feminism.