Recent American History & Other Important Historical Information Flashcards
1
Q
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
A
World War 1
2
Q
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
A
(Franklin) Roosevelt
3
Q
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
A
Japan, Germany, and Italy
4
Q
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
A
World War II
5
Q
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
A
Communism
6
Q
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
A
civil rights (movement)
7
Q
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?*
A
▪ fought for civil rights ▪ worked for equality for all Americans
8
Q
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
A
Terrorists attacked the United States.
9
Q
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
A
Navajo
