Contemporary History
What have been three causes of social and cultural change in America during the last 50 years? in the workplace Women and minorities The Supreme Court s Role New groups Technology revolution
Where have many American women found personal satisfaction? In the
How has the percentage of women in America s labor force changed in contemporary America?
Do American women still suffer sexual discrimination?
What law prohibits sex discrimination by employers? Civil Rights Act of
In contemporary America what percentage of American women work outside the home? More than %
By the end of the 1970s, what kind of jobs did many American women hold? jobs
How has the Supreme Court become more diverse since the civil rights movement of the 1940 s, 1950 s, and 1960 s? Women- Sandra Day O Connor, Ruth Bader, Sonia Sotomayor (1 st Hispanic), Elena
How has the Supreme Court become more diverse since the civil rights movement of the 1940 s, 1950 s, and 1960 s? Clarence (2 nd African American after Thurgood Marshall)
Who was the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court? Sandra Day
Since Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas (1954) the decisions of the Supreme Court have expanded and protected the rights of
The Civil Rights movement of the 1940 s, 1950 s, and 1960 s provided a that other groups used to help promote civil rights and equal justice for all
The Supreme Court protects an individual s rights as written in the Constitution. The Supreme Court identifies a constitutional basis for a right to privacy that is protected from government
The Supreme Court invalidates legislative acts and executive actions that the justices agree exceed the authority granted to government officials by the of the United States.
The United States Supreme Court, the highest court in the United States, in 2010. Top row (left to right): Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice Stephen G. Breyer, Associate Justice Samuel A. Alito, and Associate Justice Elena Kagan. Bottom row (left to right): Associate Justice Clarence Thomas, Associate Justice Antonin Scalia, Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy, and Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
What branch of the gov t. has protected the rights of American women and minorities in the workplace? Judicial Branch
Name four problems faced by American women in the workplace.
1. Day Care 2. 3. The Collar Ghetto 4. The Glass Ceiling
What term means women often hold lowprestige, low-paying jobs? The Ghetto
Give one example of a pink collar ghetto job. Clerical jobs, like
What idea argues that career advancement for women is not equal to that for men? The
Give an example of the glass ceiling. Few women are or heads of major corporations.
From what 2 regions of the world have many contemporary immigrants come? Asia America
For what two reasons have most contemporary immigrants come to the U.S.? Political Freedom Opportunity
Immigration Policy In America Issues related to our policy Strain on government services Filling low-paying jobs in the United States Pathway to citizenship education E.S.L Increasing cultural diversity
Give 2 examples of contemporary immigrants who have come to the U.S. for both political freedom and economic opportunity. South Vietnamese
From what country have millions of contemporary immigrants emigrated mainly for economic opportunity?
Name 4 effects of contemporary immigration on American society and culture.
1) Bilingual education and ESL courses in public schools 2) Effects on 3) Effects on American politics and 4) Lasting contributions
What is an ESL course? as a Second Language
How has Cuban immigration influenced American public policy? American trade on Cuba
What does embargo mean? Refuse to with another country
Give 2 examples of how contemporary immigrants have affected American politics and voting patterns.
1) Cuban-Americans in Florida vote Republican. 2) Mexican-Americans in California vote
Give 3 examples of lasting contributions to American culture made by contemporary immigrants.
Diversity in the visual arts, and literature Roles in the labor force Achievements in science,, and other fields
What type of jobs have contemporary immigrants often filled? Low jobs
Give an example of a low paying job held by contemporary immigrants. Workers
What recent technological advances have given more Americans access to global information and brought changes in work, school, and health care?
Examples of technological advances Space exploration Space shuttle Voyager missions Hubble telescope Space Station Personal Computers World Wide Web Communications Cable Television (24 hr. news channels) Satellites Global positioning system (GPS) Personal communications devices
What program was a triumph of American technology? The Program
What president pledged increased support for the American space program?
Who was the 1st American to orbit the Earth?
Who was the 1st American to step onto the surface of the moon?
What American said, That s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind?
Who was the first American woman in space?
Communications (24 hr. news channels) Satellites Global positioning system (GPS) communications devices Robotics
Personal Computers & Internet Microsoft and Apple course work better access to communication and information has given most Americans access to global information and viewpoints.
Changes in work, school, and health care in recent decades Growth of service industries Breakthroughs in including improved medical diagnostic and imaging technologies Outsourcing and offshoring
What recent technology has allowed workers to do their jobs from home? through the Internet
What recent technology has opened up educational possibilities through distance learning? The
How has technology in the 2nd half of the 20th century affected medical research? Important breakthroughs in
Who developed a lifesaving vaccine for polio? Dr.
America has been and continues to be a world leader in fighting a host of the most troublesome diseases from around the world. Cancer Measles
The Reagan Revolution Ronald Reagan s policies had an impact on the relationship between the federal government and. The conservative political philosophy of President Reagan prompted a reevaluation of the of government in the economy and society of contemporary America.
Reagan Revolution cont. President Reagan and conservative Republicans advocated for transfer of responsibilities to state governments appointment of judges/justices who exercised judicial restraint reduction in the number and scope of government strengthening of the American military.
More than just 8 years. The extended beyond his tenure in office with the election of his vice president, George H. W. Bush 1989 the election of a, William J. Clinton 1993 the Republican sweep of congressional elections and statehouses in the 1990s the election of George W. Bush as president. 2001
What was the impact of the Reagan Revolution on federalism, the role of government, and state and national elections since 1988?
How government relates to our economy The federal government has the ability to influence the United States. It bases its decisions on economic indicators such as Gross (GDP), exchange rates, rate of inflation, and unemployment rate.
How government relates to our economy Government promotes a healthy economy characterized by and low inflation through the actions of the Federal Reserve: Monetary policy decisions control the supply of money and credit to expand or economic growth. the president and Congress: Fiscal policy decisions determine levels of government taxation and spending; government regulates the economy.
America and International Terrorism The United States has confronted the increase in international terrorism by formulating policies aimed at stopping terrorism.
America and International Terrorism United States responses to terrorism Heightened security at home ( ) An act of the U.S. Congress that was signed into law by President George W. Bush on October 26, 2001. The Act dramatically reduced restrictions on law enforcement agencies' ability to search telephone, e- mail communications, medical, financial, and other records.
America and International Terrorism Diplomatic and military initiatives Diplomatic Military Iraq Other locations around the world