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Sixties to the End of the 20th Century
US History
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11th Grade
05/03/2009

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Term
25th Amendment
Definition

1967

For Presidental Succesion during the event of the President's death, a Constitutional Order is needed to decide the successor.

Term
American Indian Movement
Definition

1986

Also known as "Red Power", the American Indian Movement emphasized Indian right to go about their own affairs. Became a Militant Movement to seize and occupy Alcatraz and Wounded Knee.

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Baker Vs Carr
Definition

1962

A case around Legislative Distribution of Votes. Apportionment must be fair. 

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Bay of Pigs
Definition

1961

A Coup De'tat in Cuba organized by the CIA. Failed as the Anti-Castro refugees were quickly defeated, embarrasing the U.S. and raising Castro's prestige.

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Berlin Wall
Definition

1961

In an attempt by the Soviet Union to cease refugees from going into West Berlin from East Berlin, a large wall was built to cut off access to West Berlin.

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Black Panthers
Definition

1967

Advocated the use of violence to protect Black Civil Rights, also known as "Black Power".

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Brown vs Board of Education
Definition

1954

A case filed by Oliver Brown who's daughter was going to a school much further from the local white school. Verdict was in favor of Brown, saying that seperated schools were intrinsicly unequal.

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Central High School (Little Rock)
Definition

1957

Nine black students who attempted to enter Little Rock High School were turned back by members of the National Guard, until President Eisenhower enforced Brown vs BoE by sending Soldiers of the U.S. Army to escort the students on campus.

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Cesar Chavez
Definition

1927-1997

Leader of the United Farms Workers organized non-violent methods to demand better pay. After a successful boycott of grapes, a contract between workers and growers was made

Term
Civil Rights Act of 1957
Definition
The first laws concerning Civil Rights since Reconstruction. Created a Civil Rights commission to investigate violations of Civil Rights. Weak compared to the future laws made in 1960.
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Civil Right Acts of 1964 & 1968
Definition

'64-Makes it illegal to discriminate on terms of race in public

'68-illegal to discriminate on terms of race over house sales or rentals

Term
Cuban Missile Crisis
Definition

1962

Brought the US to the brink of Civil War. Soviets secretly installing Nuclear Bombs in Cuba.

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Domino Theory
Definition

1953

If one country falls to Communism, others will fall in line.

Term
Engle VS Vitale
Definition

1962

Protects establishment clause if freedom of religion and speech

Term
Escobedo VS Illinois
Definition

1964

Police must not use extortion or coercion to get a statement.

Term
Gideon VS Wainwright
Definition

1963

Ruled that denial of appointed attorney for those people who were too poor to affor one in criminal cases was a denial of due process of law,

Term
Great Society
Definition

1965+

A promise to improve all life by ending poverty and racial discrimination.

Term
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Definition

1986

Passed after the incident at the Gulf of Tonkin, the Resolution gave the president the power to take away any measures needed to repel attack.

Term
Iran-Contra Affair
Definition

1986

A scandal to prevent the Domino Theory causing the US to lose presitge.

Term
Iranian Hostage Crisis
Definition

1979-1980

Muslim Fundamentalist raid the US embassy in Teheran capturing 52 Americans. Causes Carter to lose election and cut US/Iran Diplomatic relations

Term
Kent State
Definition

1970

Anti-War Protests broke out at colleges and universities. Four students are killed.

Term
Malcolm X
Definition

1925-1965

Strong, but violent leader of the Civil Rights movement who moved toward a seperate country for Blacks.

Term
Mapp VS Ohio
Definition

1961

Established the requirements to follow the 4th-8th amendments

Term
Martin Luther King Jr.
Definition

1929-1968

Non-Violent Leader of the Civil Rights movement. Became a Martyr for the cause.

Term
Miranda VS Arizona
Definition

1966

Established rights to remain silent, the right to an attorney, and the right to one phone call.

Term
Montgomery Bus Boycott
Definition

1955-56

Bus Boycott to protest the arrest of Rosa Park

Term
National Organization of Women
Definition
Successfully obtains equality for women in many areas
Term
Neil Armstrong
Definition

1969

Took the first step on the moon.

Term
New Frontier
Definition

1961-63

Inspired and motivated Americans to support programs to help the poor and civil rights

Term
Nixon Doctrine
Definition

1969

Would send Finacial aid ,but not military

Term
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Definition

1973

Began Embargo against the US for supporting Israel

Term
Panama Canal Treaty
Definition

1978

Returned ownership of the Panama Canal to Panama, but was required to keep it open to all other countries

Term
Paris Peace Accords
Definition

1973

Ended the War with North Vietnam and the US

Term
Pentagon Papers
Definition
Military papers illegally released to the public.
Term
Persian Gulf War
Definition

1991

Operation Desert Storm is put into effect after Iraq ignores the ultimatium set by the UN

Term
Reaganomics
Definition

1981

Enforcement of Supply-Side Economics.

Term
Reagan Doctrine
Definition

1982

Stated that the US would aid those who opposed Communism

Term
Strategic Area Limitation Treaties
Definition

1972

Limited Production of nuclear weapons

Term
Strategic Defense Initiative
Definition

1983

Scheme to use Space Laser to shoot down Nuclear Warheads

Term
Vietnam War
Definition

1954-1975

A "Search and Destroy" War that lead to the most innocent casualties of any wars. Ended with Paris Peace Accords

Term
Voting Rights Act of 1965
Definition
Registered states now only on the basis of age and residency.
Term
War on Poverty
Definition

1964

Johnson's program for ending Poverty in the US.

Term
War Powers Act
Definition

1973

Restricted the powers of the President to wage war.

Term
Warren Commision
Definition
Special Commission by Johnson to investigate the assassination of Kennedy
Term
Watergate
Definition

1972-1974

A political scandal created by Nixon to track and locate those on his Enemies List.

Term
Watis Riots & Kerner Commission
Definition

1965-1967

African frustration turns into full out riots in the Watis Ghetto's.

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