dcush saq Flashcards
1920s Red scare vs 1950s Red scare
The Red Scare of the 1920s targeted immigrants, labor unions, and political radicals, fueled by fear of communism revolutions in Russia. The 1950s Red Scare, led by Senator Joseph McCarthy, targeted government employees, Hollywood figures, and others accused of being communist sympathizers. Both periods resulted in erosion of civil liberties, but the 1950s Red Scare ultimately lost momentum after McCarthy’s accusations were discredited.
Discuss and explain the rise of youth culture in the 1950s. Give specific examples.
Suburban growthand new ideas allowed for teenagers to be able to participate in the influence such as rock and roll and the blues music that was coming around that time. Teenage fashion trends started like leather jackets and blue jeans as well as drive in movies and restaurants.Theorized that WW2 and Cold War effected americansso much they just neglected them all together.
What were the main reasons for suburban growth during the 1950s? How did it shape American society? Be specific!
The baby boom from soldiers, affordable housing. urge to leave decaying cities and being able to do so via highways. Shifted from urban living to suburban living and we’ve stuck with it ever since.
Discuss the Civil Rights movement in the 1950s. What civil rights were achieved and how it led to further action? Be specific!
The 1950s civil rights movement was more focused on desegregation and issues with racism. It gained momuntum through events like the Bus boycotts, the Greensboro sit ins, MLK’s movement and other examples. One notable achievement was the supreme courts decision Brown vs Board of Education with ruled segeregation unconstitutional.
How did Hispanics and Natives fight for equality?
Hispanics organized many labor unions and Cesar Chavez ended up organizing the United Farm Workers which ended up being the largest labor union in the country. Native Americans saw success in the Indian Civil Rights Act which guaranteed Native American rights, this was passed in 1968. Their movements protested better working or living conditions as well as rights.Mendez vs Westminister also ruled segregations of Mexicans unconstitunional in California in 1947.
Discuss and explain why 1968 is considered a “turbulent year.” Consider domestic and foreign events.
1968 was a turbulant year since MLK got assasinated in that year and so did Robert F Kennedy (JFK’s Brother). The Tet Offensive also took place in vietnam which was a surprise attack by the North Vietnamese on South Vietnamese. Riots at the DNC also took place that year.
Discuss and explain major legislation of LBJ’s “Great Society” and its impact on the future of American society.
LBJ’s great society proposed ideas to better the population. These included the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the voting rights act, and the creation of medicare and medicaid. These laws fought racial injustice, poverty healthcare access, etc.
Discuss Watergate and explain its long-term effects on the office of president. Be specific
Watergate was a political scanadal that involved Nixon and his administration. They attempted to cover up a break in at the DNC, they attempeted to spy on the oppositions plans and Nixon denied any involvement with the event. Later recordings came out that Nixon was involved and lied to the American people and this led to Nixon resigning and the trust of the americans to their president to fade.
