A Changing World

History

Persons who take an action to make a change in society toward a greater good

Activists

Persons who take an action to make a change in society toward a greater good. Activists. In history, activists are people who have worked to bring about social, political, or economic change.

Bringing together and uniting two or more cultures, religions, races etc.

Integrate

Bringing together and uniting two or more cultures, religions, races, etc., integrate. In History, integrate means combining different groups into a single society, like when schools in the U.S. were desegregated in the 1950s.

A labor law that outlaws discrimination based on race, religion, sex or national origin

Civil Rights Act of 1964

A labor law that outlaws discrimination based on race, religion, sex, or national origin. Civil Rights Act of 1964. It is a landmark law in U.S. history that prohibits discrimination, promoting equal rights for all citizens.

Prohibits racial discrimination in voting

Voting Rights Act of 1965

Prohibits racial discrimination in voting. Voting Rights Act of 1965. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is a landmark law that ensured African Americans and other minorities could vote without unfair barriers.

The first African-American justice of the Supreme Court

Thurgood Marshall

The first African-American justice of the Supreme Court. Thurgood Marshall. Thurgood Marshall was a key figure in the civil rights movement who worked to end racial segregation in the United States.

An activist in civil rights, known for her role in the Montgomery bus boycott

Rosa Parks

An activist in civil rights, known for her role in the Montgomery bus boycott. Rosa Parks. Rosa Parks is a key figure in history for sparking the Civil Rights Movement by refusing to give up her bus seat to a white passenger.

The most visible spokesperson and leader in the Civil Rights Movement

Martin Luther King Jr

The most visible spokesperson and leader in the Civil Rights Movement. Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent leader who advocated for racial equality and nonviolent protest in the United States.

The 35th president of the US (1961 - 1963)

John F Kennedy

The 35th president of the US 1961 - 1963. John F Kennedy. He was a charismatic leader known for navigating the Cuban Missile Crisis and advocating for civil rights.

The 36th president of the US (1963 - 1969)

Lyndon Baines Johnson

The 36th president of the US 1963 - 1969. Lyndon Baines Johnson. Lyndon Baines Johnson was a key figure in promoting civil rights and the "Great Society" programs in the 1960s.

A migrant worker who works in agricultural production

Migrant farmworker

A migrant worker who works in agricultural production. Migrant farmworker. Migrant farmworkers are people who travel from place to place to work on farms, often following harvest seasons.

A labor union for migrant farm workers

La Causa

A labor union for migrant farm workers. La Causa. La Causa, or "The Cause," refers to the movement led by figures like Cesar Chavez that fought for the rights and better working conditions of migrant farm workers in the United States.

A war between North Vietnam and South Vietnam that lasted from 1955 to 1975

Vietnam War

A war between North Vietnam and South Vietnam that lasted from 1955 to 1975. Vietnam War. The Vietnam War was a conflict where North Vietnam, supported by its communist allies, fought against South Vietnam, supported by the United States and other anti-communist countries.

An American Muslim minister and human rights activist

Malcolm X

An American Muslim minister and human rights activist, Malcolm X. Malcolm X was a prominent leader in the civil rights movement known for advocating for the rights of African Americans and calling for black empowerment.

A labor leader and Latino American civil rights activist

Cesar Chavez

A labor leader and Latino American civil rights activist. Cesar Chavez. He was an important figure who fought for the rights of farm workers in the United States.

Co-founder of the National Farmworkers Association

Dolores Huerta

Co-founder of the National Farmworkers Association, Dolores Huerta. Dolores Huerta is a key labor leader and civil rights activist who fought for farmworkers' rights alongside Cesar Chavez.

The 37th President of the United States (1969 - 1974)

Richard Nixon

The 37th President of the United States 1969 - 1974, Richard Nixon. Richard Nixon is known for resigning amid the Watergate scandal, which revealed illegal activities by his administration.

A civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability

Americans with Disabilities Act

A civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability, Americans with Disabilities Act. The Americans with Disabilities Act is a law passed in 1990 to ensure equal rights and access for people with disabilities in the U.S.

A war waged by coalition forces from 35 nations against Iraq

Operation Desert Storm

A war waged by coalition forces from 35 nations against Iraq. Operation Desert Storm. It was a military operation during the Gulf War in 1991, where an international coalition led by the United States liberated Kuwait from Iraqi occupation.

The 38th president of the United States (1974 - 1977)

Gerald Ford

The 38th president of the United States 1974 - 1977. Gerald Ford. Gerald Ford became president after Richard Nixon resigned.

The first African American woman elected to the U.S. Congress

Shirley Chisholm

The first African American woman elected to the U.S. Congress. Shirley Chisholm. She was a pioneering politician who broke racial and gender barriers in American government.

The first woman to serve on the Supreme Court

Sandra Day O Connor

The first woman to serve on the Supreme Court, Sandra Day O'Connor. She was a pioneering jurist who made history by breaking gender barriers in the highest court of the United States.

The 39th president of the United States (1977 - 1981)

Jimmy Carter

The 39th president of the United States 1977 - 1981, Jimmy Carter. Jimmy Carter is known for his focus on human rights and significant diplomatic achievements, like the Camp David Accords.

The 40th president of the United States (1981 - 1989)

Ronald Reagan

The 40th president of the United States 1981 - 1989. Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan was a former actor who became the U.S. president and played a key role in ending the Cold War.

The eighth and last leader of the Soviet Union (1988 - 1991)

Mikhail Gorbachev

The eighth and last leader of the Soviet Union 1988 - 1991. Mikhail Gorbachev. Mikhail Gorbachev was the leader who introduced reforms that led to the end of the Soviet Union.

The 41st president of the United States, 1989 - 1993

George H W Bush

The 41st president of the United States, 1989 - 1993. George H W Bush. George H W Bush was the president who led the U.S. during the end of the Cold War.

US Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during Gulf War

Colin Powell

US Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during Gulf War. Colin Powell. He was a significant military and political leader in recent American history.

The 42nd president of the United States (1993 - 2001)

Bill Clinton

The 42nd president of the United States 1993 - 2001. Bill Clinton. Bill Clinton is known for his economic policies which led to a period of economic prosperity in the 1990s.

Vice president of the US (1993 - 2001)

Al Gore

Vice president of the US 1993 - 2001. Al Gore. Al Gore served as the 45th Vice President of the United States under President Bill Clinton.

43rd president of the US (2001 - 2009)

George W Bush

43rd president of the US 2001 - 2009. George W Bush. He led the country during the events of 911 and initiated the Iraq War.

The use of intentional violence for political or religious purposes

Terrorism

The use of intentional violence for political or religious purposes. Terrorism. Throughout history, terrorism has been used by groups to instill fear and push their political or ideological agendas.

The part of a chromosome that contains the DNA for a specific trait

Gene

The part of a chromosome that contains the DNA for a specific trait. Gene. Genes are like instructions passed from parents to children that can determine characteristics, similar to how ancient scrolls were used to preserve and pass on important knowledge through generations.

Deoxyribonucleic acid or ‘DNA’, carries an organism's genetic information

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid or DNA, carries an organism's genetic information. DNA has helped historians understand human evolution and migrations by analyzing genetic links across different populations.

The first person to walk on the Moon in 1969

Neil Armstrong

The first person to walk on the Moon in 1969. Neil Armstrong. He is an American astronaut who became a global icon for his role in the Apollo 11 mission.