End of the Twentieth Century U.S. History Unit (1977-2001): A Conservative Turn
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Type
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Unit plan with primary sources
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Description
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Key ideas from the unit:
"1. The progressive social movements of the 1960s and 1970s were met with a conservative political and social backlash. Women, especially white women, played a major role in promoting and supporting these conservative ideas.
2. Despite the rise in conservatism, the gains of feminist activism led to major achievements for women in politics and the workplace.
3. Women from different backgrounds challenged the rise of conservative thought and stood up for progressive ideals.
4. Women contributed extensively to American culture and society, shaping the new perceptions of what American womanhood looked like."
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Language
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English
