Law that prevents discrimination based on color, race, religion, sex, national origin in public places and in employment.

Legal separation of people based on racial, ethnic, or other differences

Founded in 1909 to abolish segregation and discrimination, to oppose racism and to gain civil rights for African Americans

Churches linked together to inform African Americans about changes in the Civil Rights Movement, led by MLK Jr., was a success

The Supreme Court overruled Plessy v. Ferguson, declared that racially segregated facilities are inherently unequal and ordered all public schools desegregated.

A labor union of farm workers that used nonviolent tactics to gain rights for migrant farm workers

Demanded greater rights for Native Americans

This organization was formed in 1966 to pursue feminist goals such as better childcare facilities, improved educational opportunities, and an end to job discrimination and unequal pay.

Post WWII drastic increase in births in the US (1946 - 1964)

Public demand for goods and services that contributed to the post World War II economic prosperity in the United States.

The southern and southwestern states, from the Carolinas to California which experienced significant growth in population starting in the 1960s.

This act eliminated the quota system based on national origins; increased annual admission to 170,000 and put a population cap of 20,000 on immigrants from any single nation.

movement geared towards protecting the environment and conserving natural resources

an independent federal agency established to coordinate programs aimed at reducing pollution and protecting the environment

1964, President Johnson's policies of fighting poverty and racial injustice which included Medicare, Head Start, and increased school funding.

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