MUSC 2150 Study Guide - Final Guide: My Three Sons, Voting Rights Act Of 1965, American Pop
27 Oct 2015
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Two themes are present in these chaotic years: i. ii. Social movements: vietnam war and civil rights movements were two large issues that divided americans. Three events occurred that helped women"s rights: i. ii. Oral contraceptives approved by the us in 1960. In 1963, he participated in a march to the lincoln memorial and gave a speech titled i have a dream. Late 60s, began to speak out against poverty and the war in vietnam: assassinated in 1968. The national voting rights act of 1965 strengthened the civil rights act: outlawed the use of literacy tests as a prerequisite to registering to vote. Influenced the integration of more blacks into city police forces. Instituted a free breakfast for school children program in 1969. Feminist movement was nurtured by betty friedan"s the feminine mystique. Any speed: accusing the automobile industry of making unsafe cars.
