All Flashcards
Purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Purpose of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
Prohibited racial discrimination in voting.
Purpose of Title IX?
Promoted gender equality in education, especially sports funding.
Purpose of the Clean Air Act?
Established standards for air quality.
Purpose of the Clean Water Act?
Established standards for water quality.
Role of the EPA?
Federal agency for environmental regulation.
Role of the CFPB?
Regulates financial practices.
Cause/effect: Civil Rights Movement?
Cause: Discrimination, Effect: Civil Rights Act of 1964 & Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Cause/effect: Women's Rights Movement?
Cause: Gender inequality, Effect: 19th Amendment & Title IX.
Cause/effect: Environmental Movement?
Cause: Environmental degradation, Effect: Clean Air & Water Acts, EPA.
Cause/effect: Consumer Rights Movement?
Cause: Product safety concerns, Effect: CFPB.
Cause/effect: New Deal Realignment?
Cause: FDR's policies, Effect: Working-class voters shifted to the Democratic Party.
Cause/effect: Reagan Realignment?
Cause: Conservative policies, Effect: Some Democratic voters shifted to the Republican Party.
Cause/effect: Protest Movements?
Cause: Desire for change, Effect: Increased awareness, pressure on officials, policy changes.