U8, T2: Civil Rights and the Height of Liberalism

American Indian Movement (AIM)

• A civil rights organization for Native Americans founded in 1968 that demanded greater tribal self-government and restoration of economic resources guaranteed in treaties.

• A political party that aimed to promote Native American culture and traditions.

• A non-profit organization focused on providing education and healthcare to Native Americans.

• A social club for Native Americans to gather and celebrate their heritage.

James Meredith

• The first black student to attend the University of Alabama.

• The first black student to attend the University of Mississippi.

• The first black student to attend Harvard University.

• The first black student to attend the University of Georgia.

Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)

• An agency created to inspect the safety of the nation's workplaces in 1971.

• A program established to promote employee wellness in the workplace.

• A government initiative to reduce workplace accidents by 50% by 2025.

• An organization focused on environmental protection and sustainability.

Warren Court

• The U.S. Supreme Court under Chief Justice Earl Warren, 1953-1969.

• The U.S. Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Roberts, 2005-present.

• The U.S. Supreme Court under Chief Justice William Rehnquist, 1986-2005.

• The U.S. Supreme Court under Chief Justice Roger Taney, 1836-1864.

Betty Friedan

• Feminist and author of The Feminine Mystique

• A famous scientist known for her work in physics

• A political leader in the 19th century

• An actress in Hollywood films

Loving v. Virginia

• A Supreme Court case that upheld laws prohibiting interracial marriage.

• A Supreme Court case that declared laws prohibiting interracial marriage unconstitutional.

• A Supreme Court case that focused on voting rights for African Americans.

• A Supreme Court case that addressed segregation in public schools.

Rosa Parks

• An African American woman who was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a city bus to a white rider.

• A civil rights leader who organized the March on Washington.

• A famous singer who advocated for civil rights through her music.

• A politician who fought for voting rights in the 1960s.

Immigration and Neutrality Act

aka

Hart-Cellar Act

What was the significance of the Immigration and Neutrality Act (Hart-Cellar Act)?

• It established a national origins quota system for immigration.

• It eliminated the national origins quota system for immigration established in the 1920s.

• It restricted immigration from Latin America and Asia.

• It was enacted during the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ)

• Democrat president known for the New Deal

• Republican president during the Cold War

• Democrat president whose Great Society and War on Poverty continued New Deal liberalism

• Independent president who opposed the Vietnam War

Malcolm X

• A) A civil rights leader who advocated for non-violence and integration.

• B) An African American activist who preached a message of white evil and black self-discipline.

• C) A politician who worked towards the election of African American representatives.

• D) A famous author who wrote about the struggles of African Americans.