Cold War
Red Scare
Pop Culture
Political Life & the Economy
President Truman & President Eisenhower
100
struggle in which the U.S. and Soviet Union became rivals but never fought directly in military conflict
What is the Cold War?
100
American reaction to the fear that communists were working to destroy American life
What is the red scare?
100
Increase in population after WWII. Why this occur?
What is the baby boom? Men returning home from war.
100
In what sector, was Truman successful in desegregation?
What is the military?
100
Eased the return of World War II veterans by providing education and employment aid Was this successful?
What is the GI Bill? Yes
200
Policy that the US followed in dealing the communism. Describe it
What is containment?
200
U.S. Senator who falsely accused Americans of having communist ties
Who is Joseph McCarthy
200
small group of writers and artists, in the 1950s and early 1960s, who were critical of American society
What are beatniks?
200
a law that restricted the power of labor unions; outlawed the closed shop, ?a workplace in which only union members can be hired
What is the taft hartley act
200
President responsible for demobilizing the troops
Who is Truman?
300
What two ASIAN nations were conquered by communism during the Cold War? Who supported them?
What is North Korea and China Soviet Union
300
negative catchword for extreme, reckless charges of disloyalty
What is McCarthyism
300
music originated in the gospel and blues traditions of African Americans
What is rock n roll?
300
name given to the region of states in the South and the Southwest for its appealing climate and technological advancements
What is the sunbelt?
300
What are the two things President Eisenhower is known for?
What is being a war hero and the highway system
400
What happened in the USSR that led to the creation of NASA?
The launching of the Sputnik satellite in the Soviet Union
400
American couple executed for passing atomic secrets to Soviet agents
Who is Ethel and Julius Rosenberg?
400
iconic American singer whose success sparked the popularity of rock-and-roll music in the 1950s
Who is Elvis?
400
government programs for redevelopment of urban areas
What is urban renewal?
400
the U.S. promised to support nations struggling against communist movements.
What is the Truman Doctrine
500
U.S. aid program to help Western Europe rebuild after World War II
What is the Marshall Plan
500
law making it illegal to teach about or advocate the violent overthrow of the U.S. government
What is the Smith Act?
500
What trend occurred regarding the suburbs and cars in the 1950's?
Increase
500
ended all programs monitored by the Bureau of Indian Affairs; ended federal responsibility for the health and welfare of Native Americans
What is the termination policy?
500
policy that stated the U.S. would use force to help nations threatened by communism
What is the Eisenhower Doctrine?
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