World War II & Aftermath
What event caused the U.S. to enter World War II?
Attack on Pearl Harbor
What year was the G.I. Bill passed?
1944
Who refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus in 1955?
Rosa Parks
Who were two writers who explored suburban life?
John Cheever and John Updike
Which three countries made up the Axis Powers?
Germany, Italy, Japan
What three benefits did the G.I. Bill provide?
Tuition, unemployment benefits, and home/business loans
What Supreme Court case ended school segregation?
Brown v. Board of Education
What literary movement rejected postwar suburban complacency?
The Beat Generation
How did wartime production affect the U.S. economy?
It ended the Depression and created an economic boom.
Why did many African American veterans not benefit equally?
Discrimination in local implementation and segregated institutions.
Who organized the 1941 March on Washington that inspired the 1963 March?
A. Philip Randolph
What style blended journalism and literary storytelling techniques?
New Journalism