Political and Social
This sociopolitical and economic ideology aims to create a classless society where public ownership is extremely important
What is Communism?
The United States entered into one of the most controversial wars in this country
What is Vietnam?
Many suspected communists are put on these
What are blacklists?
These people were purged from the federal government during the Lavender Scare
This social movement aimed to promote awareness about pollution and the environment
What is the Environmental Movement?
This political and economic ideology aims to create an equitable society where the government provides aid for its citizens
What is Socialism?
This doctrine called for the aid to Greece and Turkey in order to prevent the spread of communism
What is the Truman Doctrine?
This senator was the poster boy for "hunting Communists"
Who is Senator Joseph McCarthy?
This is the sociological term for changing one's beliefs, values, actions, etc. to fit the norm or standard
What is conformity?
This book was considered extremely controversial for its ideas and interviews of housewives
What is the Feminine Mystique?
This economic system prides itself on private ownership and means of production for profit
What is Capitalism?
This drill was taught to Americans in case of nuclear warfare
What is Duck and Cover?
This idea was responsible for the purging of Communists and Communist sympathizers from the federal government
What is Mcarthyism?
What are blue discharges?
This American Indian Movement event lasted for 9 months, included 400 people, and included a seizure of a former prison island
What is the Seizure of Alcatraz Island?
This movement focuses on racial injustices, discrimination, prejudices, etc.
What is the Civil Rights Movement?
This plan was created to provide aid to European countries after World War 2 to help them rebuild and prevent the spread of communism
What is the Marshall Plan?
This committee was created and responsible for interrogating suspected Communists
These groups were formed to create a safe space for people part of the LGBTQ+ community
What are the Mattachine Organization, Daughters of Billitus, and Janus Society?
This farmer turned activist fought for a labor union to represent grape growers in California and was also the leader of the Chicano movement
Who is Cesar Chavez?
This Southern Baptist preacher was an activist for racial equality, led multiple marches, and was arrested
Who is Martin Luther King Jr?
This is the idea that if one nation bombed another with nuclear weapons, others would retaliate and both would be destroyed
What is Mutually Assured Destruction?
These ideas are what Americans associated Communism with after World War 2
What are unpatriotic and disloyal
This type of idea was associated with being gay and had a lot to do with the prejudice towards gay people
What is un-American?
This amendment which lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 can give its thanks to the Counterculture movement
What is the 26th Amendment?