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What was the significance of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
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What was the significance of the Freedom Summer?
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Study Notes
1960 Election
- The presidential candidates were John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon.
Presidential Term Limit
- The 22nd Amendment established a limit of two terms for a president.
Flexible Response
- Kennedy's Flexible Response was a military strategy to combat communism.
Bay of Pigs
- The Bay of Pigs was a failed CIA-led invasion of Cuba in 1961.
Key Figures
- Fidel Castro was the Cuban revolutionary leader and dictator.
- Nikita Khrushchev was the Soviet Union leader during the Cold War.
Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
- The treaty prohibited nuclear testing in the atmosphere.
Kennedy's Popularity
- Young adults were inspired by Kennedy's leadership and vision.
Kennedy's New Frontier
- The New Frontier was Kennedy's vision for progress and change in America.
Area Redevelopment Act
- The act aimed to stimulate economic growth in underdeveloped areas.
Kennedy's Assassination
- President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, in 1963.
- Lee Harvey Oswald was accused of his assassination.
Warren Commission
- The Warren Commission investigated Kennedy's assassination.
Johnson's Presidency
- Johnson focused more on social issues than Kennedy.
War on Poverty
- The War on Poverty aimed to eliminate poverty in America.
Great Society
- The Great Society was Johnson's vision for a more equitable society.
Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare was established for seniors, while Medicaid was for the poor.
Decline of the Great Society
- The Great Society declined due to cost and social changes.
Civil Rights Organizations
- The Southern Christian Leadership was led by Martin Luther King Jr.
- The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee advocated for civil rights using nonviolence.
- The Congress of Racial Equality fought against racial discrimination.
Freedom Riders
- The Freedom Riders were protesters who challenged segregation laws.
- They faced violent attacks in Alabama.
University of Mississippi Integration
- Riots ensued over integration at the University of Mississippi in September 1962.
"I Have a Dream" Speech
- Martin Luther King Jr. delivered the "I Have a Dream" speech, emphasizing equality.
Civil Rights Act of 1964
- The act outlawed discrimination based on race.
Voter Registration in Mississippi
- Voter registration in Mississippi was crucial for empowering African American voters.
Robert Moses
- Robert Moses was a civil rights activist and organizer who played a key role in voter registration.
Freedom Summer
- The Freedom Summer showed the dangers activists faced in their fight for civil rights.
Civil Rights Workers' Murders
- Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner were civil rights workers murdered in 1964.
Voting Rights Act of 1965
- The act was passed to protect minority voting rights.
"Nonviolent" Approach to Civil Rights
- Some people questioned the "nonviolent" approach, urging more direct action for change.
Militants
- Militants advocated for black rights using force if necessary.
Nation of Islam (Black Muslims)
- The Nation of Islam taught black nationalism and self-reliance.
Elijah Muhammad and Malcolm X
- Elijah Muhammad was the leader of the Nation of Islam, and Malcolm X was a prominent civil rights leader who was assassinated in 1965.
Black Panther Party
- The Black Panther Party advocated for civil rights and anti-war activism.
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Assassination
- Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968.
- James Earl Ray was responsible for his assassination.
Assassination's Impact on Civil Rights
- The assassination led to increased activism and unrest among Civil Rights activists.
Resurrection City
- Resurrection City was a protest camp for economic justice.
White Americans' Views on Civil Rights
- Some white Americans supported the Civil Rights movement, while others resisted.
Busing System
- The Busing System was used to integrate schools and achieve racial integration.
Affirmative Action
- Affirmative Action policies aimed to promote equality.
Barack Obama
- Barack Obama is the 44th President of the United States.
Vietnam
- France controlled Vietnam in the mid-1800s.
- Japan controlled Vietnam from the early to mid-20th century.
Ho Chi Minh
- Ho Chi Minh was a Vietnamese revolutionary leader, and his name means "Bringer of Light."
Domino Theory
- The Domino Theory posited that if one country fell to communism, others would follow.
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Test your knowledge of the Kennedy era, including the 1960 election, the Cold War, and US-Cuba relations.
