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Understanding the Watts Riots of 1965 and America's Inner-City Anger in the 1960s

Learn about the Watts riots of 1965 and the underlying causes of anger in America's impoverished inner cities during the 1960s, including the impact of Lyndon B. Johnson's presidency and the War on Poverty initiatives. Discover how these events shaped the socio-economic landscape of the era.

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Understanding the Watts Riots of 1965 and America's Inner-City Anger in the 1960s

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  1. Bell Ringer – 4/18/08 In paragraph form, explain the Watts riots of 1965 and describe why anger grew in America’s impoverished inner cities during the 1960s

  2. Lyndon B. Johnson • After Kennedy was shot in 1963, his V.P. Lyndon Johnson was sworn in as President • In 1964 Johnson was re-elected & pledged to fight the “War on Poverty” – efforts to help poor Americans

  3. The War on Poverty • First government-sponsored effort to involve poor African-Americans • Residents of poor neighborhoods placed in new jobs as day care workers, teacher aides, etc. • Head Start preschool offered for free in low-income neighborhoods • Education Act increased federal funding to colleges & provided low-interest student loans

  4. Homework • Read Ch 22, Sn 2 • Answer all questions and define key terms on page 803

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