America 1920-1973 Flashcards
What was the main economic policy of the 1920s in America?
Laissez-faire capitalism.
True or False: The 1920s in America is often referred to as the ‘Roaring Twenties’.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Amendment prohibited the manufacture and sale of alcohol.
18th.
What was the primary goal of Prohibition?
To reduce crime and corruption associated with alcohol consumption.
Which event marked the beginning of the Great Depression?
The stock market crash of 1929.
What was the New Deal?
A series of programs and policies implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to recover from the Great Depression.
Who was the President of the United States during the majority of the 1930s?
Franklin D. Roosevelt.
What does the term ‘Dust Bowl’ refer to?
A severe drought in the 1930s that affected the Great Plains, leading to agricultural failure.
Which group faced significant discrimination and violence in America during the 1920s and 1930s?
African Americans.
What was the significance of the Scopes Trial in 1925?
It highlighted the conflict between science and religion in American society.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Great Depression? A) Stock market speculation B) Bank failures C) World War I D) Drought
C) World War I.
What was the main focus of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s?
To end racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans.
True or False: The Brown v. Board of Education decision declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.
True.
Who was Martin Luther King Jr.?
A prominent leader in the American Civil Rights Movement known for his nonviolent protests.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Movement aimed to promote the rights of women in the 1960s and 1970s.
Women’s Liberation.
What was the significance of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
It aimed to eliminate barriers preventing African Americans from exercising their right to vote.
What was the primary objective of the Marshall Plan?
To aid the economic recovery of European nations after World War II.
Which war was fought in Korea from 1950 to 1953?
The Korean War.
What was the Cold War?
A period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States after World War II.
Multiple Choice: Which event is often considered the start of the Cold War? A) The Berlin Blockade B) The Korean War C) The Cuban Missile Crisis D) The Vietnam War
A) The Berlin Blockade.
True or False: The United States was involved in the Vietnam War to prevent the spread of communism.
True.
What was the significance of the Watergate scandal?
It led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Movement focused on environmental issues and awareness in the 1960s and 1970s.
Environmental.
What was the primary outcome of the Roe v. Wade decision in 1973?
It legalized abortion in the United States.
Who were the main adversaries in the Cold War?
The United States and the Soviet Union.
What was the purpose of the GI Bill, enacted after World War II?
To provide benefits to returning veterans, including education and housing assistance.
Multiple Choice: Which event in 1963 was a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement? A) The March on Washington B) The Montgomery Bus Boycott C) The Birmingham Campaign D) The Selma to Montgomery marches
A) The March on Washington.
What was the main focus of the Great Society programs introduced by President Lyndon B. Johnson?
To eliminate poverty and racial injustice.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Civil Rights.
True or False: The United States experienced significant economic growth in the post-World War II era.
True.
What was the significance of the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act?
It abolished the quota system and led to increased immigration from Asia and Latin America.
