Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: Second Wave Feminism

Learn about the emergence of the American Indian Movement, the gay rights movement, and second-wave feminism.

A quick, five-question quiz over parts of US History from 1945-1980.

A quick, five-question quiz about events in US history between 1945 and 1980.

A quick comprehension check about society in transition in the United States during the years 1945-1980.

A quick comprehension check over the economy from 1945-1960 in US history.

A quick comprehension check on the environment and natural resources from 1968 to 1980.

A quick comprehension check over events involving the culture in the United States from 1945 to 1960.

Kim compares the effect of major developments like the Great Depression and World II on American core beliefs about individualism, culture, and the proper US role in the world. [8:31]

The Cold War was a period of increased tensions and competition for global influence between the United States that lasted from approximately 1945 until 1991. Learn more here. [11:57]

A quick comprehension check over the Cold War.