4.4 Social Change in the 1960s and 1970s

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    • What were the key objectives of the feminist movement in the 1960s and 1970s?
      Gender equality
    • The feminist movement sought to eliminate wage gaps between men and women for similar work
    • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibited sex-based discrimination in education.
    • What does social change refer to?
      Alterations in societal structures
    • Social change can include changes in social movements, cultural values, or institutional practices
    • The Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s challenged racial segregation and discrimination.
    • What was the primary aim of the civil rights movement in the 1960s?
      End racial segregation
    • The Montgomery Bus Boycott was sparked after Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat
    • How many people participated in the March on Washington?
      Over 250,000
    • The Civil Rights Act of 1964 banned discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
    • What war was the anti-war movement in the 1960s and 1970s primarily opposed to?
      Vietnam War
    • The Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) was one of the main groups that organized protests during the anti-war movement
    • What were some of the key objectives of the feminist movement in the 1960s and 1970s?
      Gender equality and rights
    • Betty Friedan, author of "The Feminine Mystique," was a key figure in the feminist movement
    • The Equal Pay Act of 1963 aimed to eliminate wage gaps between men and women for similar work.
    • Place the following events of the civil rights movement in chronological order:
      1️⃣ Montgomery Bus Boycott
      2️⃣ March on Washington
      3️⃣ Civil Rights Act of 1964
    • What was the primary aim of the civil rights movement?
      End racial segregation
    • The Montgomery Bus Boycott was sparked by Rosa Parks refusing to give up her seat
    • How many people participated in the March on Washington?
      250,000
    • The Civil Rights Act of 1964 banned discrimination based on sex.
    • What was the main goal of the civil rights movement?
      End racial segregation
    • The Montgomery Bus Boycott was sparked by Rosa Parks refusing to give up her seat
    • How many people participated in the March on Washington?
      250,000
    • The Civil Rights Act of 1964 banned discrimination based on religion.
    • What was the primary target of the anti-war movement in the 1960s and 1970s?
      Vietnam War
    • Moral opposition to the war's violence and civilian casualties was a key motivation
    • The Vietnam War had a positive impact on the American economy.
      False
    • Match the key figure with their contribution to the anti-war movement:
      Jane Fonda ↔️ Led protests and demonstrations
      Tom Hayden ↔️ Organized SDS activities
    • What was the primary focus of the environmental movement in the 1960s and 1970s?
      Protect natural resources
    • The environmental movement aimed to preserve forests, rivers, and natural habitats
    • The first Earth Day in 1970 mobilized millions of people worldwide.
    • Who initiated the Cultural Revolution in China?
      Mao Zedong
    • Key events of the Cultural Revolution
      1️⃣ Rise of Red Guards
      2️⃣ Purges of Intellectuals and Party Officials
      3️⃣ Cult of Mao
    • The Cultural Revolution led to widespread persecution and social disruptions
    • Which movement addressed key inequalities and social issues in the 1960s and 1970s?
      Civil Rights Movement
    • The Civil Rights Act of 1964 banned discrimination based on national origin.
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