Past Papers Flashcards
One effect of the women’s liberation movement
the extension of laws that removed discrimination in institutional places
What did the women’s liberation movement contribute to?
the Education Amendment Act and Equal Credit Opportunity Act
When was the Education Amendment Act?
1972
What did the Education Amendment Act cause?
all sexual discrimination in education to be legal.
When was the Equal Credit Opportunity Act?
1974
What did the Equal Credit Opportunity Act cause?
became illegal to refuse credit on the basis of gender.
What effect did the extension of laws have on women?
women had more equal educational opportunities and could find more career opportunities.
When did more women go to work for a wider range of jobs than in previous years?
1974
What overall effect did the extension of laws for women have on the USA?
became a more accepting society
State another effect of the women’s liberation movement
provoked a negative reaction and damaged the women’s movement as a whole.
Why did the women’s liberation movement provoke a negative reaction?
took the focus on discrimination at work and institutional places, and equal pay
What issues did the women’s liberation movement take focus on?
helping at the local level with small discussion groups
What other controversial activities did the women’s liberation movement do?
held many aggressive protests and damaged many company offices
What were the women’s liberation movement’s controversial activities against?
the principles and morals of the women’s movement
What effect of the watergate scandal?
increased congressional control and led to new laws to be created to prevent another Watergate scandal from happening
Give an example of an act that was created after the Watergate scandal
the 1973 War Powers Act
What did the 1973 War Power Act lead to?
the president not being able to go to war without Congress’s approval
Give an example of another act that was created after the Watergate scandal
the 1974 Freedom of Information Act
What did the Freedom of Information Act lead to?
people to have the right to access government documents
What effect did the new laws created after the Watergate Scandal?
increased the openness of the government and helped restore faith in the US government, and US politics
State another effect of the Watergate Scandal?
it boosted support for the Democratic Party.
What happened to the Republican Party after the Watergate Scandal?
they lost many seats in the House of Representatives and Senate, as many thought Republicans were ‘criminals’ and ‘corrupt’.
What did the Watergate Scandal cause for American voters?
to value honesty over capability when voting for candidates.
What effect did the change in value for American voters have?
people like President Charter who lacked skill were able to gain support as he was honest, likeable and religious, so many trusted him
