Protest and Change 1960-1980

History

A Native American grassroots movement addressing poverty and police brutality

American Indian Movement

A Native American grassroots movement addressing poverty and police brutality. American Indian Movement. The American Indian Movement is a group founded in 1968 to advocate for Native American rights and address issues like discrimination and treaty violations.

A feminist, writer, activist and leading figure in the women's movement

Betty Friedan

A feminist, writer, activist and leading figure in the women's movement, Betty Friedan. She is best known for her role in sparking the modern feminist movement with her book "The Feminine Mystique."

A labor leader and Latino American civil rights activist

Cesar Chavez

A labor leader and Latino American civil rights activist, Cesar Chavez. He was a prominent figure in advocating for the rights of farm workers in the United States during the 20th century.

A civil rights movement with the goal of achieving Mexican American empowerment

Chicano movement

A civil rights movement with the goal of achieving Mexican American empowerment. Chicano movement. The Chicano movement, emerging in the 1960s, focused on advocating for the rights, identity, and cultural pride of Mexican Americans.

A federal law designed to control air pollution - 1963

Clean Air Act

A federal law designed to control air pollution - 1963. Clean Air Act. The Clean Air Act is a U.S. law that regulates air emissions to protect public health and the environment.

The federal law governing water pollution

Clean Water Act

The federal law governing water pollution Clean Water Act. The Clean Water Act is a 1972 U.S. law aimed at reducing pollution in the nation's waterways and ensuring clean water for everyone.

People sharing a common life, values, and property

Commune

People sharing a common life, values, and property. Commune. In history, a commune is a community where individuals live together, sharing resources and responsibilities equally.

A subculture whose behavior differs substantially from mainstream society

Counterculture

A subculture whose behavior differs substantially from mainstream society. Counterculture. In history, counterculture refers to social movements that reject and challenge the dominant cultural norms and values of their time, like the 1960s hippie movement.

An annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection

Earth Day

An annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Earth Day. Earth Day began in 1970 as a movement to raise awareness about environmental issues and promote conservation efforts.

Protects critically imperiled species from extinction

Endangered Species Act

Protects critically imperiled species from extinction. Endangered Species Act. The Endangered Species Act, enacted in 1973, is a U.S. law aimed at protecting and recovering endangered and threatened species and their habitats.

A range of social movements that aim to achieve equality of the sexes

Feminism

A range of social movements that aim to achieve equality of the sexes. Feminism. In history, feminism is the movement advocating for women's rights and gender equality.

A difference of opinions between one generation and another

Generation gap

A difference of opinions between one generation and another. Generation gap. Throughout history, a generation gap refers to the differing attitudes and perspectives between older and younger generations, often leading to misunderstandings and conflicts.

Political activist known as a leader of the American feminist movement

Gloria Steinem

Political activist known as a leader of the American feminist movement. Gloria Steinem. She is a key figure who fought for women's rights and equality in the 20th century.

A district of San Francisco known for having been the birthplace of the hippie counterculture

Haight-Ashbury

A district of San Francisco known for having been the birthplace of the hippie counterculture Haight-Ashbury. Haight-Ashbury was a central hub for the 1960s hippie movement, known for its peace, love, and cultural revolution.

A migrant worker who works in agricultural production

Migrant farmworker

A migrant worker who works in agricultural production. Migrant farmworker. Migrant farmworkers have historically traveled from place to place to harvest crops as they ripen.

A feminist organization founded in 1966

National Organization for Women

A feminist organization founded in 1966. National Organization for Women. It is an American organization that fights for women's equality and rights.

A conservative author that held conservative social and political views

Phyllis Schlafly

A conservative author that held conservative social and political views, Phyllis Schlafly. Phyllis Schlafly was a key figure in the American conservative movement known for her opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment.

An marine biologist, author, and conservationist

Rachel Carson

An marine biologist, author, and conservationist. Rachel Carson. She was a pioneer in raising awareness about the environmental impact of pesticides.

A political activist and author, involved in consumer protection and government reform

Ralph Nader

A political activist and author, involved in consumer protection and government reform. Ralph Nader. He is a key figure who has significantly influenced automotive safety regulations and consumer rights in the U.S.

An English rock band, regarded as one of the most influential bands of all time

The Beatles

An English rock band, regarded as one of the most influential bands of all time. The Beatles. The Beatles revolutionized music and pop culture in the 1960s.

Unwanted material in all forms that can cause harm

Toxic waste

Unwanted material in all forms that can cause harm. Toxic waste. Historically, toxic waste refers to hazardous materials from industrial processes that can harm the environment and human health.

A union for farmworkers established 1962

United Farm Workers

A union for farmworkers established 1962. United Farm Workers. The United Farm Workers is a labor union founded to improve working conditions and rights for farmworkers in the United States.

A music festival widely regarded as a pivotal moment in music history - 1969

Woodstock

A music festival widely regarded as a pivotal moment in music history - 1969. Woodstock. It was a large music and peace festival that became a symbol of the 1960s counterculture movement.