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What major event led to the lowering of the voting age to 18?
What major event led to the lowering of the voting age to 18?
- The Civil Rights Movement
- The Vietnam War (correct)
- The Watergate Scandal
- The Great Society
Which of the following is NOT a fashion style associated with the counterculture?
Which of the following is NOT a fashion style associated with the counterculture?
- Sandals
- Blue Jeans
- Business Suits (correct)
- Tye Dye
What piece of legislation aimed to limit the President's power to commit troops without congressional approval?
What piece of legislation aimed to limit the President's power to commit troops without congressional approval?
- The Voting Rights Act
- The War Powers Act (correct)
- The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
- The Civil Rights Act
What was a major criticism of Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society program?
What was a major criticism of Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society program?
What theory described the potential for communist expansion in Southeast Asia, based on the idea that if one country fell to communism, its neighbors would follow?
What theory described the potential for communist expansion in Southeast Asia, based on the idea that if one country fell to communism, its neighbors would follow?
What action did Johnson take to escalate the war in Vietnam after the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution?
What action did Johnson take to escalate the war in Vietnam after the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution?
What term describes the skepticism that arose due to TV coverage of the Vietnam War?
What term describes the skepticism that arose due to TV coverage of the Vietnam War?
What was a significant achievement of Cesar Chavez in advocating for migrant workers?
What was a significant achievement of Cesar Chavez in advocating for migrant workers?
What distinguished Roy Benavidez in the Vietnam War?
What distinguished Roy Benavidez in the Vietnam War?
Which organization was pivotal in organizing boycotts for migrant worker rights?
Which organization was pivotal in organizing boycotts for migrant worker rights?
What was part of Nixon's plan to conclude the Vietnam War?
What was part of Nixon's plan to conclude the Vietnam War?
What did the 26th Amendment achieve?
What did the 26th Amendment achieve?
How are Samuel Gompers and Cesar Chavez similar?
How are Samuel Gompers and Cesar Chavez similar?
Flashcards
Chicano Movement
Chicano Movement
A movement to promote social, cultural, and political issues among Mexican Americans through art and activism.
Domino Theory
Domino Theory
The idea that if one country falls to communism, neighboring countries will also fall like dominos.
26th Amendment
26th Amendment
An amendment that lowered the voting age from 21 to 18, expanding voting rights for younger citizens.
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
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War Powers Act
War Powers Act
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Credibility Gap
Credibility Gap
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Grape Boycott
Grape Boycott
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Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
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United Farm Workers (UFW)
United Farm Workers (UFW)
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Nixon's Vietnam Plan
Nixon's Vietnam Plan
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Head Start program
Head Start program
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Study Notes
Chicano Movement
- Artists used murals, education, and pride to promote social, cultural, and political issues
- Mexican Americans protested to register to vote and elect people to represent their ideas
- Boycotted grapes
Counterculture
- Widespread youth protest against Vietnam War
- Protests occurred at Kent State University in Ohio
Domino Theory
- If Vietnam falls to communism, so will the rest of Southeast Asia
26th Amendment
- Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18
Hippies (Counterculture)
- Associated with the type fashion of:
- Tie dye
- Blue Jeans
- Sandals
- Army fatigue
War Powers
- Gulf of Tonkin Resolution gave the President full military powers
- The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was later repealed.
Vietnam War Outcomes
- Lowered voting age from 21 to 18
- Presidential control over combat troops removed from Congress
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