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What was the role of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) in the student protests?
What was the role of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) in the student protests?
The SDS aimed to give students a greater say in university governance and protested against social issues such as the Vietnam War.
What significant event occurred at Kent State University during the protests?
What significant event occurred at Kent State University during the protests?
In 1970, four students were shot dead by police during a peaceful protest at Kent State University.
How did the student protests impact the Vietnam War?
How did the student protests impact the Vietnam War?
The protests helped raise public awareness and contributed to the movement towards the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Vietnam.
Why did many in the North view Martin Luther King's efforts as irrelevant?
Why did many in the North view Martin Luther King's efforts as irrelevant?
What actions did students take during the Anti-Vietnam War protests in 1969?
What actions did students take during the Anti-Vietnam War protests in 1969?
What did the Black Power Movement aim to achieve?
What did the Black Power Movement aim to achieve?
What was the 'Hippy' movement, and how did it relate to the student protests?
What was the 'Hippy' movement, and how did it relate to the student protests?
Who was Malcolm X and how did his views change over time?
Who was Malcolm X and how did his views change over time?
What factors contributed to the reputation of the Black Panthers?
What factors contributed to the reputation of the Black Panthers?
What was the significance of student protests for civil rights in America?
What was the significance of student protests for civil rights in America?
What shift occurred in Martin Luther King's campaign focus by the late 1960s?
What shift occurred in Martin Luther King's campaign focus by the late 1960s?
What was one of the long-lasting changes brought about by the student movement?
What was one of the long-lasting changes brought about by the student movement?
How did older generations react to the student protests?
How did older generations react to the student protests?
Why did King oppose the Vietnam War, and what was the impact of this stance?
Why did King oppose the Vietnam War, and what was the impact of this stance?
What challenges did King face regarding support from northern blacks?
What challenges did King face regarding support from northern blacks?
What significant achievements did the Civil Rights movement secure for Black Americans?
What significant achievements did the Civil Rights movement secure for Black Americans?
What event initiated the Watergate Scandal?
What event initiated the Watergate Scandal?
What was the amount that President Nixon authorized to pay to the five men involved in the break-in?
What was the amount that President Nixon authorized to pay to the five men involved in the break-in?
How did the Senate Committee's investigation affect Nixon's advisers?
How did the Senate Committee's investigation affect Nixon's advisers?
What was revealed about the White House conversations in relation to the Watergate Scandal?
What was revealed about the White House conversations in relation to the Watergate Scandal?
What consequence did Nixon face following the Supreme Court's ruling regarding the tapes?
What consequence did Nixon face following the Supreme Court's ruling regarding the tapes?
What major political action was taken by Nixon in August 1974?
What major political action was taken by Nixon in August 1974?
What legislative changes were made in Congress as a result of the Watergate Scandal?
What legislative changes were made in Congress as a result of the Watergate Scandal?
How did the Watergate Scandal impact public perception of US presidents?
How did the Watergate Scandal impact public perception of US presidents?
What major event in 1948 contributed to fears of communism spreading in Europe?
What major event in 1948 contributed to fears of communism spreading in Europe?
What was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan?
What was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan?
What was the purpose of the Truman Doctrine?
What was the purpose of the Truman Doctrine?
What were the charges against Alger Hiss and what was his eventual fate?
What were the charges against Alger Hiss and what was his eventual fate?
What accusations were made against Julius and Ethel Rosenberg?
What accusations were made against Julius and Ethel Rosenberg?
Who were the Hollywood Ten, and why were they significant?
Who were the Hollywood Ten, and why were they significant?
What role did Senator Joe McCarthy play during the Red Scare?
What role did Senator Joe McCarthy play during the Red Scare?
How did the development of the atomic bomb by Russia in 1949 affect American views on communism?
How did the development of the atomic bomb by Russia in 1949 affect American views on communism?
What strategy did McCarthy use to gain public support for his anti-communism campaign?
What strategy did McCarthy use to gain public support for his anti-communism campaign?
Why did many politicians hesitate to oppose McCarthy despite disliking his tactics?
Why did many politicians hesitate to oppose McCarthy despite disliking his tactics?
What were the consequences of McCarthyism on individuals accused of being communists?
What were the consequences of McCarthyism on individuals accused of being communists?
What was the significance of the Supreme Court's ruling in the Brown vs Topeka case?
What was the significance of the Supreme Court's ruling in the Brown vs Topeka case?
What event triggered the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
What event triggered the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
Who organized the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and how long did it last?
Who organized the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and how long did it last?
What was a common reaction among southern states to the Supreme Court's ruling on school desegregation?
What was a common reaction among southern states to the Supreme Court's ruling on school desegregation?
How did McCarthy's accusations ultimately lead to his loss of support?
How did McCarthy's accusations ultimately lead to his loss of support?
What was the significance of the boycott led by black Americans?
What was the significance of the boycott led by black Americans?
What key event marked the first real test of the Brown vs Topeka ruling?
What key event marked the first real test of the Brown vs Topeka ruling?
How did Governor Faubus respond to the enrollment of black students at Little Rock High School?
How did Governor Faubus respond to the enrollment of black students at Little Rock High School?
What role did President Eisenhower play during the events at Little Rock?
What role did President Eisenhower play during the events at Little Rock?
Why was Martin Luther King important to the Civil Rights Movement?
Why was Martin Luther King important to the Civil Rights Movement?
What were the Freedom Riders aiming to achieve in the 1960s?
What were the Freedom Riders aiming to achieve in the 1960s?
What was the purpose of the sit-ins initiated by black students in 1960?
What was the purpose of the sit-ins initiated by black students in 1960?
What was one of the immediate consequences of the events at Little Rock?
What was one of the immediate consequences of the events at Little Rock?
Flashcards
Red Scare
Red Scare
A period of intense fear and suspicion of communist influence in the United States after World War II.
Joseph McCarthy
Joseph McCarthy
A US Senator who led a campaign to expose suspected communists in government and society, creating mass hysteria and paranoia.
HUAC
HUAC
The House of Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) was a congressional committee formed in 1938 to investigate alleged subversive activities by communists. They investigated various sectors like the film industry, education, and the government, looking for communist influence.
Marshall Plan
Marshall Plan
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Truman Doctrine
Truman Doctrine
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McCarthyism
McCarthyism
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Berlin Blockade
Berlin Blockade
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Alger Hiss Trial
Alger Hiss Trial
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Who was Joseph McCarthy?
Who was Joseph McCarthy?
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What was McCarthyism?
What was McCarthyism?
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Why did McCarthy lose support?
Why did McCarthy lose support?
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What were the effects of McCarthyism?
What were the effects of McCarthyism?
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What was the Brown v. Board of Education case about?
What was the Brown v. Board of Education case about?
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What was the outcome of the Brown v. Board of Education case?
What was the outcome of the Brown v. Board of Education case?
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What was the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
What was the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
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What was the impact of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
What was the impact of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
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The Montgomery Bus Boycott
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
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Little Rock High School (1957)
Little Rock High School (1957)
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Sit-ins
Sit-ins
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The Freedom Riders
The Freedom Riders
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Martin Luther King's Method
Martin Luther King's Method
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Martin Luther King's Success
Martin Luther King's Success
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Eisenhower's Role
Eisenhower's Role
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The Global Impact of Little Rock
The Global Impact of Little Rock
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The Nation of Islam
The Nation of Islam
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Malcolm X
Malcolm X
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The Black Panthers
The Black Panthers
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Stokely Carmichael
Stokely Carmichael
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Martin Luther King's Shift in Focus
Martin Luther King's Shift in Focus
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Achievements of the Civil Rights Movement
Achievements of the Civil Rights Movement
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Northern Perspective on King's Movement
Northern Perspective on King's Movement
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King's Opposition to the Vietnam War
King's Opposition to the Vietnam War
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Students for a Democratic Society (SDS)
Students for a Democratic Society (SDS)
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Anti-Vietnam War Protests
Anti-Vietnam War Protests
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Draft Card Burning
Draft Card Burning
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Kent State University Shooting
Kent State University Shooting
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Weathermen
Weathermen
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Hippie Movement
Hippie Movement
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Youth Cultural Changes
Youth Cultural Changes
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Increased Awareness of Social Injustices
Increased Awareness of Social Injustices
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What was the Watergate Scandal?
What was the Watergate Scandal?
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Who was involved in the Watergate Scandal?
Who was involved in the Watergate Scandal?
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Who was the President during the Watergate Scandal?
Who was the President during the Watergate Scandal?
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What were the key findings of the Watergate Scandal?
What were the key findings of the Watergate Scandal?
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What were the consequences of the Watergate Scandal?
What were the consequences of the Watergate Scandal?
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What were the lasting impacts of the Watergate Scandal?
What were the lasting impacts of the Watergate Scandal?
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What was the cultural impact of the Watergate Scandal?
What was the cultural impact of the Watergate Scandal?
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Why is the Watergate Scandal significant?
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Study Notes
McCarthyism and the Red Scare
- McCarthyism was a period of intense anti-communist fear in the USA (1945-1955)
- Fear of communism spreading stemmed from events like the Berlin Blockade and the Russian development of the atomic bomb
- President Truman attempted to contain communism through the Marshall Plan and the Truman Doctrine
- Alger Hiss (a government official) trial and the Rosenbergs' case fuelled the fear
- HUAC (House Un-American Activities Committee) investigated potential communists in the film industry and government
- Senator Joseph McCarthy, a powerful politician, accused many of being communist spies, despite lacking concrete evidence.
Civil Rights in the 1950s
- The 1950s saw significant strides and setbacks in the Civil Rights Movement
- Brown vs. Topeka (1954) Supreme Court ruling declared state-sponsored segregation in public schools unconstitutional
- Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955-1956), sparked by Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat, highlighted the injustices faced by African Americans
- Martin Luther King Jr. emerged as a key leader advocating nonviolent protest.
The Impact of Martin Luther King and Black Power
- Martin Luther King became a prominent leader of the Civil Rights Movement and a champion of non-violent protest tactics and speeches.
- King's commitment to peaceful resistance inspired and propelled the movement.
Protest Movements: Students and Women Protests
- Student protests, particularly concerning the Vietnam War, gained momentum in the 1960s, challenging authority, war, and existing social structures.
- Movements by women and for women's rights emerged, seeking greater equality in the pursuit of equal pay and an end to discrimination.
Nixon and the Watergate Scandal
- The Watergate Scandal involved an attempt to bug the offices of the Democratic National Committee at the Watergate office complex in Washington, DC.
- This led to a major political crisis.
- President Nixon was implicated and resigned from office rather than face impeachment.
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