8.1 Communist Roads lead to U.S. Involvement in Vietnam

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What was the 1963 Equal Pay Act?

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A law that mandated equal pay for men and women doing the same job.

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Who was Richard Nixon?

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The Republican candidate who won the 1968 Presidential election, advocating for law and order and ending the Vietnam War.

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What did Ngo Dinh Diem do after he lost?

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He cancelled free elections in South Vietnam.

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What is Miranda v. Arizona?

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A 1966 Supreme Court case that established the requirement for police to inform arrested individuals of their rights.

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How did Malcolm X's views differ from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s?

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Malcolm X believed in Black power and self-defense, while Dr. King advocated for nonviolent protest and integration.

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What was the significance of the 1968 Presidential election?

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It marked a pivotal moment in U.S. politics with Nixon's election amidst the Vietnam War.

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What was the main goal of the 1963 Equal Pay Act?

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To eliminate wage disparity based on gender.

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What was the impact of Ngo Dinh Diem's leadership on Vietnam?

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His cancellation of free elections led to increased tensions and conflict in Vietnam.

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What are Miranda Rights?

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Rights that must be read to a person upon arrest, informing them of their right to remain silent and to an attorney.

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What was Malcolm X's stance on race relations?

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He advocated for Black empowerment and self-defense, contrasting with the integrationist approach of Dr. King.