Rosko Era Of Activism

Era Of Activism

Period: Jan 1, 1960 to Dec 30, 1975

Publication of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring

Sep 27, 1962

Rachel Carson's book "Silent Spring" was plublished on September 27, 1962. The book inspired the enviromental movement. The book facilitated the ban of pesticides for agricultural usage.

plublication of betty friedans feminine mystique

Feb 17, 1963

Betty Friedan wrote this book for a large purpose. This book confronted the idea of a stay at home wife who would have more oppertunities in the real world.

UFW's nationwide boycott of grapes picked on nonunion farms

Apr 8, 1965

Men would boycott and and choose not to pick grapes. This was lead by Cesar Chavez.

Publication of Ralph Nader's unsafe at any speed

Nov 30, 1965

This book prompted the passage of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.

NOW is Founded

Jun 30, 1966

A feminist organization. Who protested womens rights.

First Earth Day Celebration

Apr 22, 1970

Activist John McConnell proposed a day to honor the earth. This day started the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere. Anyone who were to pertisapate in this event would do projects that would benefit the earths health.

Woodstock

Aug 16, 1970

Woodstock was a music festival that was held at a dariy farm in Bethel New York.This event attracted many people filling the event with an estimated number of 400,000 individuals.

The EPA Is Established

Dec 2, 1970

The EPA stands for the Eviromental Protectant Agency. This group took care of all inviromental issues.

Congress Passes the Clean Air Act

Dec 17, 1970

This law was set in place to take control of air pollution. This was the first enviromental law.

protesters from the AIM take over the reservation at wounded knee

Feb 27, 1973

around 200 oglala lakota indians and followers protected their land. Due to the decrease of their property.