The Struggle For Social Change In The 1960s: The American Moment

The 1960s were a time of great social change in the United States. The civil rights movement, the women's rights movement, and the anti-war movement all gained momentum during this decade. These movements fought for equality, justice, and peace, and they had a profound impact on American society.

And the Crooked Places Made Straight: The Struggle for Social Change in the 1960s (The American Moment)

by Ken Kollman

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This book tells the story of these movements and their leaders. It is a story of struggle, sacrifice, and triumph.

The Civil Rights Movement

The civil rights movement was a struggle for racial equality in the United States. It began in the early 1950s with the Montgomery bus boycott, and it culminated in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

The leaders of the civil rights movement included Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, and John Lewis. These leaders used nonviolent resistance to fight for their cause. They organized boycotts, sit-ins, and marches. They also spoke out against racism and discrimination.

The civil rights movement was a success. It led to the desegregation of schools, restaurants, and other public places. It also gave African Americans the right to vote.

The Women's Rights Movement

The women's rights movement was a struggle for gender equality in the United States. It began in the early 19th century with the Seneca Falls Convention, and it continued throughout the 20th century.

The leaders of the women's rights movement included Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and Gloria Steinem. These leaders fought for the right to vote, the right to work, and the right to control their own bodies.

The women's rights movement was a success. It led to the passage of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. It also led to the passage of the Equal Pay Act and the Title IX Education Amendments, which prohibited discrimination on the basis of sex.

The Anti-War Movement

The anti-war movement was a struggle against the Vietnam War. It began in the early 1960s, and it reached its peak in the late 1960s.

The leaders of the anti-war movement included Jane Fonda, Tom Hayden, and Abbie Hoffman. These leaders organized protests, rallies, and teach-ins. They also spoke out against the war and its architects.

The anti-war movement was a success. It helped to end the Vietnam War in 1973.

The 1960s were a time of great social change in the United States. The civil rights movement, the women's rights movement, and the anti-war movement all fought for equality, justice, and peace. These movements had a profound impact on American society, and their legacy continues to this day.

This book tells the story of these movements and their leaders. It is a story of struggle, sacrifice, and triumph. It is a story that should be told and retold for generations to come.

And the Crooked Places Made Straight: The Struggle for Social Change in the 1960s (The American Moment)

by Ken Kollman

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1420 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	231 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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