1970s Flashcards
Black Power Movement
African Americans rediscover their African culture. Wear traditional African clothing and change their names.
New York Times v Richard Nixon
- NYT publishes classified government information, Nixon sues.
- Creates issue about freedom of speech, but Nixon loses the case
Watergate Scandal
- Nixon involved in plan to plant microphones in Democratic headquarters to listen to conversation and lies about his involvement
- Nixon resigns in disgrace
- Demonstrates lack of faith in government
Detente
- Attempt to resolve Cold War tensions through cultural exchanges
- Salt talks- US and Soviet Union mutually agree to get rid of nuclear weapons
My Lai Massacre
1970- US troops kill many innocent people in Vietnam
Nixon Doctrine
US will continue to honor its commitments, but Asian countries can’t always rely on ground troops.
Vietnam War
- Vietnamization- US troops removed from Vietnam and Soviet Union takes over fighting
- Nixon begins secret bombing of neutral Cambodia to destroy Vietnamese bases
- Nixon orders massive bombing of north Vietnam when they stall during negotiations
Pentagon Papers
Reveal that JFK and Johnson administrations deceived Americans about the Vietnam War.
War Powers Act
- Seeks to reduce the power of the president
2. Congress has to approve missions that are longer than 60 days
Paris Accords
- Cease fire in 1973, US troops withdrawn
2, Fighting doesn’t end between north and south Vietnam
Saturday Night Massacre
Attorney General and other officials resign in protest due to the Watergate scandal.
Jimmy Carter
- Elected 1976- Pursues humanitarian foreign policy to improve relations between US and the world.
- Negotiates Camp David Accords- Israel and Egypt sign a peace agreement
Middle East
- Yom Kippur War- Syria and Egypt attack Israel, US provides economic and military aid
- Oil embargo imposed on US by Arab nations (OPEC)
Title iX (1972)
Seeks to end sex discrimination in schools.
Roe v Wade (1973)
Strikes down laws that prevent abortion
