History 202 Final (Connections)

Question 1

New Deal, Civilian Conservation Corp,
underconsumption and Bank runs

Answer 1

The New Deal programs like the CCC were designed to tackle the economic collapse caused by underconsumption and bank failures. The goal was to provide jobs, restore confidence in the economy, and increase consumer spending, thereby breaking the cycle of economic stagnation and helping the U.S. recover from the Great Depression.

Question 2

Neutrality Acts, Pearl Harbor,
Lend-Lease Act and Holocaust

Answer 2

The Neutrality Acts aimed to avoid involvement in global conflicts, but events like Pearl Harbor forced America into the war. The Lend-Lease Act helped the Allies fight Axis powers without direct U.S. military involvement. The shift from neutrality to active participation in World War II was crucial in defeating Axis powers and stopping Holocaust genocide.

Question 3

Red Scare, Sputnik,
Joseph McCarthy and the Chinese Communist Revolution

Answer 3

The Red Scare, Joseph McCarthy’s witch hunts, the Chinese Communist Revolution, and the Sputnik launch were all part of the U.S. response to communism during the Cold War. These events, along with the Chinese Revolution and the Soviet Union’s technological superiority, heightened U.S. fears of communism’s global influence. These events reflected the ongoing Cold War conflict between the U.S

Question 4

Montgomery Bus Boycott, Hernandez v. Texas,
Bloody Sunday and the Southern Christian Leaders Conference

Answer 4

The Montgomery Bus Boycott was a key campaign in the Civil Rights Movement, inspiring future actions and legal challenges. Hernandez v. Texas extended civil rights protections to Mexican Americans, highlighting racial and ethnic equality. The Civil Rights Movement, led by the SCLC, organized protests like Bloody Sunday, which led to the Voting Rights Act and increased federal involvement in voting rights. These events interconnected to challenge racial inequality and secure legal protections for minorities.

Question 5

National Organization for Women (NOW), Chicano Movement,
Stonewall Riot and Roe v. Wade

Answer 5

NOW, the Chicano Movement, and the Stonewall Riots were key organizations in the 1960s and 1970s, advocating for women’s rights and reproductive rights. They were involved in passing laws protecting women’s access to abortion, leading to the Roe v. Wade decision. The Stonewall Riots sparked the LGBTQ+ rights movement, while the Roe v. Wade ruling was a significant legal victory for women’s rights. These movements and legal cases shaped the modern fight for social justice and human rights.

Question 6

Tet Offensive, My Lei Massacre,
Watergate and War Powers Act

Answer 6

The Tet Offensive and My Lai Massacre exposed U.S. military involvement in Vietnam, leading to public opposition. The Watergate Scandal eroded public trust in the Nixon administration, leading to the War Powers Act to curb executive power in military matters. These events connected the Vietnam War’s impact on American politics and society, promoting skepticism about government integrity.