Protest and Change 1960-1980
History

A Native American grassroots movement addressing poverty and police brutality
American Indian Movement
A Native American grassroots movement addressing poverty and police brutality. American Indian Movement. The American Indian Movement is a group founded in 1968 to advocate for Native American rights and address issues like discrimination and treaty violations.

A civil rights movement with the goal of achieving Mexican American empowerment
Chicano movement
A civil rights movement with the goal of achieving Mexican American empowerment. Chicano movement. The Chicano movement, emerging in the 1960s, focused on advocating for the rights, identity, and cultural pride of Mexican Americans.

A subculture whose behavior differs substantially from mainstream society
Counterculture
A subculture whose behavior differs substantially from mainstream society. Counterculture. In history, counterculture refers to social movements that reject and challenge the dominant cultural norms and values of their time, like the 1960s hippie movement.

Protects critically imperiled species from extinction
Endangered Species Act
Protects critically imperiled species from extinction. Endangered Species Act. The Endangered Species Act, enacted in 1973, is a U.S. law aimed at protecting and recovering endangered and threatened species and their habitats.

A difference of opinions between one generation and another
Generation gap
A difference of opinions between one generation and another. Generation gap. Throughout history, a generation gap refers to the differing attitudes and perspectives between older and younger generations, often leading to misunderstandings and conflicts.

A district of San Francisco known for having been the birthplace of the hippie counterculture
Haight-Ashbury
A district of San Francisco known for having been the birthplace of the hippie counterculture Haight-Ashbury. Haight-Ashbury was a central hub for the 1960s hippie movement, known for its peace, love, and cultural revolution.

A conservative author that held conservative social and political views
Phyllis Schlafly
A conservative author that held conservative social and political views, Phyllis Schlafly. Phyllis Schlafly was a key figure in the American conservative movement known for her opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment.

A political activist and author, involved in consumer protection and government reform
Ralph Nader
A political activist and author, involved in consumer protection and government reform. Ralph Nader. He is a key figure who has significantly influenced automotive safety regulations and consumer rights in the U.S.