america 1945-1975 Flashcards
(26 cards)
What year did World War II end?
1945
True or False: The G.I. Bill was enacted to assist World War II veterans.
True
Fill in the blank: The _______ was a policy aimed at containing the spread of communism.
Truman Doctrine
What major conflict began in 1950 and involved North and South Korea?
The Korean War
Who was the President of the United States during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
John F. Kennedy
Which landmark legislation aimed to end racial segregation in public places?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
What was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan?
To aid the economic recovery of Western European countries after WWII.
True or False: The Vietnam War was supported by a majority of Americans throughout its duration.
False
Who was the first African American Supreme Court Justice?
Thurgood Marshall
What movement sought to achieve equal rights for women in the 1960s and 1970s?
The Women’s Liberation Movement
What was the significance of the Watergate scandal?
It led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon.
Fill in the blank: The _______ was a series of protests and civil disobedience actions by African Americans to fight for civil rights.
Civil Rights Movement
What was the primary focus of the Great Society programs?
To eliminate poverty and racial injustice.
Which event is often considered the start of the modern environmental movement in the U.S.?
The publication of ‘Silent Spring’ by Rachel Carson in 1962.
True or False: The U.S. experienced economic prosperity during the 1950s.
True
What was the purpose of the Bay of Pigs invasion?
To overthrow Fidel Castro’s government in Cuba.
Who was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee?
Martin Luther King Jr.
What did the term ‘McCarthyism’ refer to?
The practice of making accusations of subversion or treason without proper evidence.
Fill in the blank: The _______ was a U.S. foreign policy strategy aimed at preventing the spread of communism in Southeast Asia.
Domino Theory
Who was the first man to walk on the moon in 1969?
Neil Armstrong
What was the main outcome of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision in 1973?
It legalized abortion in the United States.
True or False: The Equal Rights Amendment was ratified by all states.
False
What civil rights leader is known for his philosophy of nonviolent resistance?
Martin Luther King Jr.
What was the impact of the 1965 Voting Rights Act?
It aimed to eliminate barriers to voting for African Americans.
