Recent American History and Other Important Historical Information Flashcards
1
Q
Name 1 war fought by the U.S. in the 1900s
A
- World War I
- World War II
2
Q
Who was President during World War 1?
A
Woodrow Wilson
3
Q
Who was the President during the Great Depression and World War II?
A
Franklin Roosevelt
4
Q
Who did the U.S. fight in World War II?
A
Japan, Germany and Italy
5
Q
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
A
World War II
6
Q
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the U.S.?
A
Communism
7
Q
What movement tried to end racial discriminiation?
A
Civil rights movement
8
Q
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
A
- Fought for civil rights
- Worked for equality of all Americans
9
Q
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the U.S.?
A
- Terrorists attacked the U.S.
(This is 9/11…)
10
Q
Name 1 American Indian tribe in the U.S.
A
- Cherokee
- Pueblo
- Creek
