Environmental Issues and Movements of the 1960s

The video discusses the rise of environmentalism as a mass movement in the 1960s, influenced by citizen activism and other social movements. It highlights Rachel Carson's 'Silent Spring' and its impact on public awareness of pesticide use. The video also covers pollution issues of the era, such as air and water contamination, and the organization of the first Earth Day in 1970, which marked a significant moment in environmental activism.

What major social movement in the 1960s influenced the environmental movement?

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Space Race

• The Cold War

What was the main focus of Rachel Carson's book 'Silent Spring'?

• The impact of climate change

• The history of the environmental movement

• The benefits of industrialization

• The dangers of pesticides and herbicides

What was a significant environmental issue in Los Angeles during the 1960s?

• Water scarcity

• Nuclear waste disposal

• Severe smog and air pollution

• Deforestation

What event in Cleveland highlighted the severity of water pollution in the 1960s?

• The Cuyahoga River catching fire

• The Great Flood

• The Exxon Valdez oil spill

• The Dust Bowl

What was the impact of the Santa Barbara oil spill in 1969?

• It caused widespread political discontent

• It led to the end of offshore drilling

• It improved oil extraction technology

• It was ignored by the public

Who suggested the idea of the first Earth Day?

• John Muir

• Gaylord Nelson

• Al Gore

• Rachel Carson

What was the main goal of the first Earth Day?

• To celebrate technological advancements

• To promote space exploration

• To raise awareness about environmental issues

• To commemorate historical events

What was a key feature of the first Earth Day that contributed to its success?

• It involved teach-ins and public demonstrations

• It was a small, private event

• It focused solely on air pollution

• It was held in winter

Which of the following was a slogan used during the first Earth Day?

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

• We All Breathe the Same Air

• Think Globally, Act Locally

• Save the Whales

What was the significance of the first Earth Day in the context of the environmental movement?

• It was a minor event with little impact

• It was the first environmental protest

• It united people across social classes for environmental causes

• It marked the end of the movement