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Era of Activism - Guerra
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Publication of Silent Spring
The author Rachel Carson thought that we have the power to change the environment so she wrote a boo. It was one of the most influential books in that time. -
Publication of Betty Friedans Feminine Mystique
Betty Friedan wrote a book about how women were more than just stay at home wives. This was the first major push for womens rights in this time period. -
UFW
Cesar Chavez was a leader of a 1,700 member union. It lasted 3 years and they won the boycott with the development of minimum wage. -
Unsafe at Any Speed
Ralph Nader made this book to show how dangerous cars are. Aftr this book Congress passed the NAtional Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act to help make driving safer. -
NOW
The NOW organization was founded in the beginning of 1960 to give women the same rights as men. The founder of this group was Betty Friedan. -
Woodstock
On a 3 day span 400,000 people went to a festival in up state New York. There were no violence and many used drugs to have a better time. -
First Earth Day
John MConnell porposed the first Earth Day. It was celebrated in 192 countries and help strive for a healthier Earth. -
EPA
President Nixon made EPA by combing existing federal agencies concerned with air and water pollution. -
Clean Air Act
In 1970, it was passed by congress to control the pollution caused by industries and car emissions. Thats when they tried to put catalytic converters in cars. -
Roe vs. Wade
The Roe vs. Wade case was important because it legalized abortion. Before this case there were only very rare circumstances you could have an abortion
