chapter 11 test Flashcards
an economic system in which the means of production and distribution are privately or corporately owned
capitalism
one who is not part of the military
civilian
the rights belonging to an individual by virtue of citizenship
civil rights
supporting communism
communist
of or involving the common people for political change
grassroots
to bring different ethnic groups or people together
integrated
abstaining from political or economic relations with other countries
isolationist
the social class between the working class and the upper class
middle class
a type of energy used to create nuclear bombs
nuclear
the party that institutes a suit in court
plaintiffs
material distributed by the advocates or opponents of a doctrine or cause
propaganda
relating to a residential area outlying a city
suburban
Commander of the American Legion who wrote what became known as the G.I. Bill of Rights.
Harry W. Colmery
WWII hero from Abilene, KS that became president and is credited with creating the national interstate system of highways.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Treasurer of the U.S. who was appointed by President Truman
Georgia Neese Clark Gray:
Well-known playwright who wrote plays that were based on his experiences growing up in Independence, KS.
William Inge
One of the most influential photographers in the world and author of “The Learning Tree.”
Gordon Parks
One of four Mexican students who worked to integrate Argentine High School in Kansas City.
Victoria Perez
Poet who was a conscientious objector during WWII and worked for the Civilian Public Service instead of fighting.
WIlliam Stafford
What event caused the U.S. to enter World War II? (p. 243)
The attack on Pearl Harbor
How many American men were drafted to fight in World War II? (p. 244)
10 million
Why was Kansas a good place to build the country’s defense? (p. 248)
Because of its geographic location. People thought there would be less threat of a foreign attack since Kansas is located so far from the coasts.
How did World War II impact agriculture in Kansas? (p. 250)
It created a labor shortage that was filled by high school students who worked in the fields
What year did World War II end? (p. 252)
1945
What benefits did the GI Bill of Rights give to soldiers returning home from the war?
Free education
Guaranteed loans
Unemployment pay for a year
Assistance in finding a job
What made Dwight D. Eisenhower a popular candidate for the presidency? (p. 254)
His accomplishments during WWII and his ability to get along with both political parties
What happened to the population of Johnson County in the 1950s? (p. 256)
It quadrupled as people moved to the suburbs
What effects did the heavy rains of 1951 have on the state? (p. 258)
Caused the worst floods Kansas had seen since becoming a state
Forced roads, schools, and other public utilities to shut down for several weeks
Left farms covered with heavy deposits of soil and sand
How many people were killed in the floods of 1951? (p. 258)
19
What did the U.S. Supreme Court case Plessy v. Ferguson ruling state? (p. 260)
Allowed states to provide separate but equal facilities based on race.
What did the U.S. Supreme Court case Brown v. Topeka Board of Education state? (p. 260)
Separate but equal is inherently unequal and it struck down segregation in public schools
Where did the state permit segregated schools? (p. 261)
larger cities
What is civil disobedience? (p. 264)
To take action against laws and customs without the use of violence
After World War II, ________________ and __________________ became the only two superpowers in the world. (p. 266)
U.S., Soviet Union
What was the United States’ goal during the Cold War? (p. 266)
Practiced a policy of containment, the goal was to prevent the Soviet Union from expanding its influence.
Did the United States and Soviet Union ever directly go to war with each other? (p.
no
Why did the United States get involved in the wars in Korea and Vietnam? (p. 267)
To contain Communism and keep it from spreading
Which group in particular protested against the war in Vietnam? (p. 267)
young people
What was the name of the first satellite that the Soviet Union launched into space? (p. 269)
sputnik
How did the launch of Sputnik change the lives of schoolchildren in America? (p. 269)
Schools put a greater emphasis on math and science; the government was trying to train a generation of scientists.
What were the names of the first two American astronauts to walk on the moon? What year did this occur? (p. 269)
Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong - 1969
Why were students taught to “Duck and Cover?” (p. 270)
It was a strategy to survive the initial atomic blast.
. How did the Cold War come to an end? (p. 270)
The Soviet Union began to experience difficulties and their economy suffered greatly. It eventually broke apart into several different countries in 1991.
