Cold War: A state of political tension between the United States (and its allies) and Soviet Union (and its allies) after World War II until early 1990s.
Civil Rights Movement: A social movement aiming for equal rights for African Americans in areas such as voting rights, desegregation, employment opportunities, etc., which gained momentum during the mid-1950s to late 1960s.
Globalization: The increasing interconnectivity and interdependence of economies, cultures, and societies worldwide through trade, technology, and communication.