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What motivated the formation of the Vietnam Veterans Against the War (VVAW)?
What motivated the formation of the Vietnam Veterans Against the War (VVAW)?
Which group was a more radical organization that engaged in direct action against U.S. government institutions?
Which group was a more radical organization that engaged in direct action against U.S. government institutions?
What significant event took place at Wounded Knee in 1973?
What significant event took place at Wounded Knee in 1973?
What was a direct outcome of the Stonewall Riots in 1969?
What was a direct outcome of the Stonewall Riots in 1969?
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Which phrase reflects an important slogan inspired by broader civil rights movements?
Which phrase reflects an important slogan inspired by broader civil rights movements?
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What was a primary belief of the Yippies?
What was a primary belief of the Yippies?
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What shift did the Black Power Movement represent in civil rights activism?
What shift did the Black Power Movement represent in civil rights activism?
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Who coined the term 'Black Power'?
Who coined the term 'Black Power'?
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What did the Black Panther Party advocate for?
What did the Black Panther Party advocate for?
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Which idea was central to Second-Wave Feminism?
Which idea was central to Second-Wave Feminism?
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What does Intersectional Feminism address?
What does Intersectional Feminism address?
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What was a significant outcome of increased violence in the Black Power Movement?
What was a significant outcome of increased violence in the Black Power Movement?
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Which organization focused on the issues of Black and lesbian women?
Which organization focused on the issues of Black and lesbian women?
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What was a key characteristic of the 1970s crises?
What was a key characteristic of the 1970s crises?
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What did Richard Nixon advocate for to appeal to the Silent Majority?
What did Richard Nixon advocate for to appeal to the Silent Majority?
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What was a significant outcome of the 1968 Democratic National Convention?
What was a significant outcome of the 1968 Democratic National Convention?
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Which event marked a turning point in public perception of the Vietnam War?
Which event marked a turning point in public perception of the Vietnam War?
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What was one of the main policies of the Nixon Doctrine?
What was one of the main policies of the Nixon Doctrine?
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What event significantly impacted the Democratic Party's unity in 1968?
What event significantly impacted the Democratic Party's unity in 1968?
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What was the central strategy of Vietnamization?
What was the central strategy of Vietnamization?
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How did the 1968 election reflect regional divides in the U.S.?
How did the 1968 election reflect regional divides in the U.S.?
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What significant action did the U.S. take towards China during the period of détente?
What significant action did the U.S. take towards China during the period of détente?
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Which event directly led to the resignation of President Nixon?
Which event directly led to the resignation of President Nixon?
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What was one major consequence of the deindustrialization in the Rust Belt?
What was one major consequence of the deindustrialization in the Rust Belt?
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What was the primary cause of the 1973 Oil Crisis involving OPEC?
What was the primary cause of the 1973 Oil Crisis involving OPEC?
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Which milestone in U.S. history was achieved in 1973 regarding reproductive rights?
Which milestone in U.S. history was achieved in 1973 regarding reproductive rights?
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What was Jimmy Carter's 'Malaise Speech' primarily addressing?
What was Jimmy Carter's 'Malaise Speech' primarily addressing?
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Which group led the campaigns against the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)?
Which group led the campaigns against the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)?
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What was one of the significant ideological shifts in the U.S. labor market during the industrial decline?
What was one of the significant ideological shifts in the U.S. labor market during the industrial decline?
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Study Notes
1960s Radicalization
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Yippies (Youth International Party): A countercultural group opposing the Vietnam War, advocating against repression, and employing radical protests.
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Black Power Movement: A shift in civil rights from integration to Black self-determination, pride, and empowerment.
- Key figures like Malcolm X and Stokely Carmichael influenced it.
- June 1966, James Meredith's march and shooting sparked the movement.
- The Black Panther Party (founded in 1966) advocated for self-defense and community programs.
- The movement faced growing violence, leading to a loss of white support.
- Accusations of sexism existed within the movement.
- Focused on Black consciousness and community-based activism.
- The 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. further fueled the movement.
Feminism and Intersectionality
- Second-Wave Feminism (1960s-1980s): Focused on reproductive rights, workplace equality, and domestic violence awareness.
- Intersectionality: Included the struggles of ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ women.
- Combahee River Collective: Focused on Black and lesbian women's issues.
- Chicana Activism: Advocated for Mexican-American women's rights.
- "The personal is political": Highlighting how private issues reflect systemic inequalities.
- 1967: Interracial marriage legalized nationwide (Loving v. Virginia).
- 1973: Roe v. Wade secured the right to abortion until the third trimester.
- Title VII (1964 Civil Rights Act): Banned employment discrimination.
- 1973: Homosexuality no longer classified as a mental illness by the American Psychiatric Association.
The Peace Movement
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Context: Opposition to the Vietnam War fueled the peace movement.
- Advocacy for nonviolence and social justice.
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Key Groups:
- Vietnam Veterans Against the War (VVAW)
- Hippie Movement (peace, love, communal living)
- Weather Underground (radical, advocated direct action).
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Wounded Knee (1973): American Indian Movement (AIM) occupied Wounded Knee, South Dakota, demanding treaty respect and removal of a corrupt tribal president, referencing the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre.
- Resulted in a standoff and casualties.
- Anti-war protests and riots were characteristic of the era.
Stonewall Riots (1969)
- Event: A police raid at the Stonewall Inn (NYC gay bar) sparked protests and violence against discriminatory LGBTQ+ treatment.
- Legacy: Sparked the Gay Liberation Movement and established June as Pride Month.
- Key Figure: Marsha P. Johnson (co-founded STAR to support LGBTQ+ youth).
Gay Rights Movement
- Inspirations: Took inspiration and used tactics from other movements (e.g., "Gay is Beautiful" slogan reflecting "Black is Beautiful").
- Key Connections: Movements share focus on identity, empowerment, and adopted tactics from one another, emphasizing parallels.
1970s Crises
- A Period of Disorder and Change: Marked by protests, riots, and cultural upheaval including civil rights, counterculture, and anti-war movements.
- Riot in Chicago (1968 Democratic National Convention): August 26-29, 1968; protests turned violent after Mayor Richard Daley deployed the National Guard and police. The slogan "The whole world is watching" described the televised events.
- 1968 Election: Richard Nixon (Republican) focused on the "law and order" and "Silent Majority" (white middle-class families), winning narrowly against Hubert Humphrey (Democrat - Johnson's VP, tied to pro-war policies), and George Wallace (Independent, segregationist appealing to Southern voters). The Democrats retained Congress.
- Nixon and the Vietnam War: Promised "Peace with Honor" through Vietnamization; escalated bombings in North Vietnam and Cambodia; Only 27,000 U.S. troops remained by 1972. The 1973 War Powers Act required congressional approval for military actions. Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos fell to communism by 1975.
- The Silent Majority: Nixon's target demographic, white middle-class families, concerned by integration, counterculture, and unrest.
- Nixon Doctrine (1969-1974): U.S. would support allies with money and resources, but not direct military involvement, contrasting the interventionist Truman Doctrine.
- Détente and Triangular Diplomacy: Improved relations with China (recognized People's Republic of China) and the Soviet Union (SALT I).
- Watergate Scandal: June 17, 1972; Burglars linked to Nixon’s reelection committee (CREEP) broke into the Democratic National Committee headquarters. Tapes revealed Nixon's involvement in covering up the break-in, leading to Nixon's resignation and Gerald Ford assuming the presidency.
- Sun Belt vs. Rust Belt: The Sun Belt grew; the Rust Belt declined due to industrial job loss (deindustrialization). This affected Detroit and Black unemployment.
- OPEC and the 1973 Oil Crisis: The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) imposed an oil embargo, leading to severe energy shortages and a reevaluation of U.S. global power.
- Crisis of Confidence (1979): Jimmy Carter's speech addressed the energy crisis and American disillusionment; Reagan criticized Carter's pessimism.
- Key Connections for Exams Nixon's policies, Carter's speech, deindustrialization, and the Sun Belt's rise.
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Explore the radical movements of the 1960s, including the Yippies and the Black Power Movement, which advocated for social justice and empowerment. This quiz also covers the rise of second-wave feminism and the concept of intersectionality, highlighting the struggles for equality among diverse groups. Test your knowledge on these pivotal historical movements that shaped modern activism.
