Midterm MC Flashcards
a fear of communism spreading to the usa in 1919
The First Red Scare
Radio,Jazz music, automobiles, movies,magazines, and advertising, flappers, marriage, credit purchases, challenging gender stereotypes
major aspects of 1920’s American life and culture
A big uptick in African american arts. consisted of writers music and theater, It was successful in bringing international fame to African American Arts.
Harlem Renaissance
thought to reduce unemployment, reduce domsestic violence, and poverty
Factors that led some americans to support prohibition
Banks couldn’t give people loans, and so many people went to them and were forced to close
How bank failures impacted Americans during Great depression
places where new homelss people would put up shacks on unused public land forming new communities
hoovervilles/shantytowns
No rain in the dakotas to texas turning all dirt and soil to dust. Fast winds whipped dust all over and created a storm. Affected farmers cause then they couldn’t plant and grow crops
the dust bowl
believed the new deal imposed to many regulations on businesses
belived it expanded governments power at the expense of the states
criticism of the new deal
provided security for elderly and unemployed. Provided welfare to disabled people and single mothers
important aspects of social security act
It was a limited success because unemployment was high and economy not fully recovered. People looked to government to protect their intrests and it created a saftey net for americans
Was the new deal successful and the legacy it left
It was a limited success because unemployment was high and economy not fully recovered. People looked to government to protect their interests and it created a saftey net for americans
Was the new deal successful and the legacy it left
an act passed to allow the u.s to send weapons to britain considered vital to defend the us. Britain’s could have the weapons if they paid or rented them
lend lease act
When japan attaked hawaii’s naval base. the purpose of the speech franklin roosevelt gave was to declare war on japan
Pearl Harbor attack and Roosevelt’s speech about it
when government limited the availability of many products to ensure there was enough for military use. Meat sugar and gasoline were common examples
Rationing
A bond that could be purchased for 18 dollars and in 10 years can sell it for 25 dollars
war bonds
to allow the u.s to pay for the war materials needed
why the u.s encouraged citizens to buy war bonds
When Japanese Americans on the west coast were sent to camps and civilizations. They did this because they were worried about people turning against the u.s
Japanese American Internment Camps
A campaign that urged African Americans to support the war to win over Hitler’s racism and America’s racism at home
Double V Campaign
When the u.s invaded the normandy beaches in france to push Germany back out of France
D-Day
American program to build an atomic weapon headed by General Leslie r. Groves
Manhattan Project
Truman wanted to save American lives and an invasion would have more American casualties than a bomb would
Factor’s that contributed to President Truman’s decision to use the atomic weapon
A method to keep communism within it’s present territory through the use of diplomatic, economic, and military actions.
Containment
A plan which would give European nations American aid to rebuild their economies
Marshall Plan
Wanted to get rid of communism in south Kora
Truman’s original military goal in korean war
Mac Arthur wants to have nuclear weapons and get China involved in the war but Truman doesn’t Mac Aruthur ignores Truman’s request
Reason Mac Arthur got fired.
The communists pushed back past the 38th parallel and the u.s is more involved militarily with Asia.
Result of the korean war
A senator who accused government people of being communist and made people worried about communism in the U.S
Joseph McCarthy
A spike in babies being born. At the height one baby born every 7 seconds.
Baby Boom
Young couples who delayed marriage due to war could not have children and start a family.
Why the baby boom occured
GI benefits were also handed out for home purchases
How the baby boom impacted America
- People wanted to escape crime from the city
- better life for people
- overall a better more picturesque enviornment
why suburban developments were popular with people in the 50s
so many people now had tvs in their homes so people beagn advertising with commercials
how the popularity of television contributed to the growth of consumerism during the 50s
