Determined to be Heard: Environmentalism in a Turbulent Society
As a result of the various Civil Rights Movements of the late 1960s and 1970s, conservatives and liberals further define their ideology. Democrats continue to advocate minority rights and Republicans assert the aims of a..
Determined to be Heard: Gay Liberation Movement
The gay liberation movement achieves major gains in the 1960s and 1970s in terms of political, economic rand social acceptance.
Determined to be Heard: Latino Activism
Latinos are the fastest growing minority in United States, some tracing their roots to early Spanish settlers, others more recent arrivals. Many Mexican-Americans soldiers join the fight in Vietnam and return in body bag..
Determined to be Heard: Liberalism and the Civil Rights Movements of 1960s and 1970s
As a result of the various Civil Rights Movements of the late 1960s and 1970s, conservatives and liberals further define their ideology. Democrats continue to advocate minority rights and Republicans assert the aims of a..
Determined to be Heard: Mobilization of Minorities
The success of the African American civil rights movement encourages other minorities to fight for their rights. Historian Brian Balogh relates the vast changes he experienced growing up in Miami, Florida. During the 197..
Determined to be Heard: New Feminism, The
Women begin to question the gender hierarchy particularly in light of their contribution to the civil rights and anti-war movements. President Kennedy initiates a commission on the status of women with Eleanor Roosevelt ..
Determined to be Heard: New Left, The
Political action and direct non-violent social protest are techniques often used by movements associated with the 1960s. Former student activist Scott Corbett talks about their shared commitment to steer the nation away ..
Determined to be Heard: Seeds of Native-American Militancy
Native Americans did not achieve citizenship en masse until 1924 with the Indian Citizenship Act. The federal government attempts to force Native Americans into mainstream American life resulting in unemployment and Indi..
Divergent Paths: Cities of 17th Century Colonial America
Cities, even in the 17th century, play a prominent role in the economic and social life of the colonies. Early population centers--New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Charles Town--are often referred to as walking cities...
Divergent Paths: Contrast between Northern and Southern Colonies
The Southern and Northern colonies continue along divergent paths in the 17th and 18th centuries. Their physical environments are different, their populations diverse. But perhaps the factor that contributes most to thei..