During the Early 1970s There Was an Era Called the _______________

question 34

Short Answer

During the early 1970s there was an era called the _______________ where many correctional programs were established and there was a belief that corrections could successfully change offenders.

Discuss the events and controversies that led to President Richard Nixon's resignation in 1974.

Evaluate how the Vietnam War altered the global standing and foreign policy approach of the United States.

Debate the outcomes of the Vietnam War in terms of loss or achieving "peace with honor."

Understand the concept of ingroup bias and its manifestations.

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Definitions:

National Industrial Recovery Act

A law enacted in 1933 in the United States to authorize the President to regulate industry in an attempt to raise prices after severe deflation and stimulate economic recovery.

NLRB v. Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation

A landmark 1937 United States Supreme Court case that upheld the constitutionality of the National Labor Relations Act, affirming the national government's power to regulate labor relations.

Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service

A U.S. government agency that provides mediation and conciliation services to facilitate the resolution of labor disputes between unions and employers.

Voluntary Mediation

A process where parties in dispute agree to seek a resolution with the help of a neutral third-party mediator without the involvement of a court.