Section 3 Civil Rights Flashcards
One of the many Hispanic Americans who worked to improve conditions
Cesar Chavez
This Union was a committed to the goal of better pay and working conditions for migrant farm workers- those who move seasonally from farm to farm work
United Farm Workers (UFWj
A Jewish author described the dissatisfaction some women felt with their traditional roles of wife, mother, homemaker
Betty Friedan
To fight for equal educational and career opportunities for women
Notional organization for women (NOW)
In 1969 ____________ was elected to represent a New York City district in the House of Representatives.
Shirley Chisholm
Would outlaw all discrimination based on sex
Equal rights Amendment (ERA)
A conservative activist, founded the group stop ERA to prevent its ratification
Phyllis Schlafly
Founded in 1968 to fight for Native Americans’ rights
American Indian Movement (AIM)
To make people aware of challenges facing people with disabilities
Disabled in action (DIA)