Ch. 26: The Civil Right Era
1945-1975
Sec. 1: Beginnings of the Civil Rights Movement
The case of Brown v. Board of Education f Topeka and the Montgomery bus boycott were tow early milestones in the civil rights movement.
Sec. 2: An Expanding Role for Government
The activism of the Warren Court and the reforms of Presidents Kennedy and Johnson expanded the role of the federal government.
Sec. 3: The Civil Rights Movement Continues
During the 1960s, the civil rights movement won major victories but also fragmented into moderate and radical factions.
Sec. 4: Other Americans Seek Rights
Among the citizens who organized to seek change were women, Latinos, Native Americans, older Americans and people with disabilities
Ch. 27: The Vietnam War Era
1954-1976
Sec. 1: The War Begins
Hoping to block the spread of communism, the United States backed South Vietnam with military aid.
Sec. 2: American Involvement Grows
An expanding war in Vietnam drew a massive commitment of U.S. forces and sharply divided Americans.
Sec. 3: The War Ends
After the United States negotiated peace and withdrew its forces, all of Vietnam came under Communist rule
Sec. 4: A Time of Uncertainty
President Nixon's accomplishments were overshadowed by the Watergate affair, which led to his resignation
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