Robideaux -Ss 10 - Chp. 21 Test

Front 1

What led to new environmental protection policies?

Back 1

grassroots environmental groups put pressure on the federal government

Front 2

In the 1960s and 1970s, the National Organization for Women (NOW) promoted all of these:

Back 2

1) equal job opportunities for women 2) an end to gender discrimination 3)the legalization of abortion

Front 3

How did Cesar Chavez become a national hero?

Back 3

for his efforts to improve working conditions for migratory farm workers

Front 4

What was the outcome of the 1973 occupation of Wounded Knee by AIM activists?

Back 4

pressured the federal government to reexamine treaty rights

Front 5

In the 1960s, who was well known for making car manufacturers more responsible?

Back 5

Ralph Nader

Front 6

In what way did the civil rights movement help the women's movement in the 1960s?

Back 6

it taught women the value of political pressure and direct action

Front 7

What were the goals of the National Organization for Women (NOW) in the 1960s and 1970s?

Back 7

1) equal job opportunities for women 2) right of women to have an abortion 3) improved wages for women

Front 8

What important event would guarantee equal opportunities for women?

Back 8

the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)

Front 9

What group organized consumer boycotss to fight for higher wages and improved working conditions?

Back 9

it was a popular tactic of the United Farm Workers (UFW)

Front 10

Which issue was a top priority for Japanese American activists after WWII?

Back 10

compensation for losses during internmentcut apart and study

Front 11

Miss Robideaux
SS 10
Chapter 21

Back 11

cut apart and study

Front 12

What is the term used to describe "equality of men and women?"

Back 12

feminism

Front 13

In the 1960s, the women began a movement, why?

Back 13

because they were unhappy with the type of job discrimination they experienced

Front 14

During the civil rights movement, many women learned some ways to bring about change, what where they?

Back 14

political pressure and legal skills

Front 15

What was the role of the National Organization for Women?

Back 15

to focus on discrimination against women throughout American Society

Front 16

Why did many women reject the women's movement?

Back 16

because they preferred traditional roles

Front 17

From what areas in America, is the Latino immigrant population?

Back 17

all areas in the Americas

Front 18

What areas in the 1960s, did Mexican Americans seek equal treatment?

Back 18

jobs, education, and the law

Front 19

Cesar Chavez fought for better conditions for what group of Americans?

Back 19

migratory farm workers

Front 20

What did the Japanese American Citizens League speak out against?

Back 20

discrimination against Japanese Americans and their loss of property

Front 21

Native Americans have high rates in all the following categories:

Back 21

1) suicide 2) unemployment 3) alcoholism

Front 22

What is at the heart of Native American activism?

Back 22

broken promises over their land

Front 23

What did the confrontation with federal marshals at Wounded Knee bring about?

Back 23

activists occupying the village

Front 24

In the late 1960s, nuclear power plants posed a threat to people, what did they worry about?

Back 24

nuclear power plant accidents

Front 25

What agency exists to protect American consumers?

Back 25

the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Front 26

Why did Cesar Chavez create the United Farm Workers Organization Committee (UFWOC) in 1966?

Back 26

to improve working conditions for migrant laborers

Front 27

In the 1960s, what were the issues that were central to the movements of women and minority groups?

Back 27

locate them in your text, handouts, or class notes

Front 28

In what way did the civil rights movement influence the movements of other minorities and women?

Back 28

locate the answers in your text, handouts, or class notes

Front 29

National Organization for Women

Back 29

Be able to define this term

Front 30

Gloria Steinem

Back 30

Be able to explain her importance to the women's movement

Front 31

Define mixed economy

Back 31

use your text, handouts, notes

Front 32

Migratory farm workers

Back 32

these were people who make a living moving from farm to farm to provide labor to plant, cultivate, and harvest crops

Front 33

What is the American Indian Movement?

Back 33

organized to create better conditions and opportunities for Native Americans

Front 34

What is a traditional economy?

Back 34

an economic system in which decisions are based on the beliefs, religion, and customs of the people

Front 35

Define feminism

Back 35

use your text, handouts, notes

Front 36

Who is Cesar Chavez, what is well known for?

Back 36

use your text, handouts, notes

Front 37

The NOW Statement of Purpose, it is written: "take action to bring women into full participation in the mainstream of American society...." what does it mean?

Back 37

Women have suffered unequal treatment, and that should be changed

Front 38

What is a theocracy

Back 38

a government in which the country is effectively managed or governed by an organized church or religion

Front 39

What is the Environmental Protection Agency?

Back 39

it was established in response to consumer concerns about air and water pollution