Changes in Society and Culture Flashcards
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What does Civil Rights mean?
Guarantees of equal social opportunities and equal protection under the law, regardless of race, religion, or other personal characteristics
What does Fertilizers mean?
Any substance used to fertilize the soil
What does Green Revolution mean?
Great increase in production of food grains that resulted in large part from the introduction into developing countries of new, high-yielding varieties
What does Segregation mean?
A social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups
What does Sanctions mean?
A coercive measure adopted usually by several nations acting together against a nation violating international law
What does Feminism mean?
A doctrine advocating social, political, and economic rights for women equal to those of men
What does Discrimination mean?
Unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
Where is Mumbai?
Mumbai formerly Bombay, city, is the capital of Maharashtra state
Who was Martin Luther King?
He was a black civi right leader in the United States
Who was Lyndon Johnson?
He was a former President of the United States
Who was Desmond Tutu?
He was a South African Anglican bishop and theologian, known for his work as an anti-apartheid and human rights
Who was Nelson Mandela?
He was first black President of South Africa and an anti-apartheid activist
How many people are live in Tokyo?
26 million people live in Tokyo
What greatly increased the amount of food farmers could grow?
Power fertilizers greatly increased the food farmers could grow.
When farmer could increas the amount of food they could grow, what was this called?
It was called the Green Revolution.
Name two civil rights Africans American began to lose in some Southern States?
1. The right to attend the same school as white children
2. The right to vote
When did the civil right movement began, and who was its leader?
The civil right movement began in the 1950s, and it leader was Martin Luther King Jr.
When did Lyndon Johnson sign the Civil Rights Act?
Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Right Act in 1964
What were the three laws Lyndon Johnson signed that ended segregation?
1. The Civil Right Act
2. The Voting Right Act
3. The Fair Housing Act
What did nations use on South Africa to end Apartheid?
They used santions.
According the the story, in South Africa, which leader fought to end apartheid?
Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela fought to end apartheid.
When did Apartheid end in South Africa?
Apartheid end in South Africa in 1991.
In the 1960s, what movement did women start?
Women start the Feminism movement. in the 1960s
Name two things they fought for?
1. to earn the same pay as men for the same work
2. better child care
3. better health care
