Cold War Politics
This congressional committee investigated alleged communist influence in American society, especially in Hollywood, during the early Cold War?
What is the House Un-American Activities Committee
This movement rejects mainstream values, promoted peace and love, and was often symbolized by anti-war protests.
What is counterculture
This Economic condition combines an unproductive economy, high unemployment, and high inflation — and challenged presidents in the 1970s.
What is stagflation
This set of domestic programs launched by President Lyndon Johnson aimed to eliminate poverty and racial injustice.
What is the Great Society
Describes the 1950s practice of making unsubstantiated accusations of communist ties.
What is McCarthyism
This convention exposed deep divisions within the Democratic Party, leading to the election of Republican nominee Richard Nixon.
What is the 1968 Democratic National Convention
The 1960s and 1970s societal emphasis on civil rights, social welfare programs, and government intervention to address inequality gave these decades this nickname.
What is the Age of Liberalism
Sunbelt Migration drove Americans to the __________ due to job opportunities, sunny weather, and lower taxes.
What is the South and South West
This Cold War policy aimed to ease tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, especially through arms control agreements in the 1970s?
What is détente
This 1970 anti-Vietnam War demonstration ended tragically when the National Guard opened fire, killing four students.
What is the Kent State University protest
This decade would receive this nickname due to its strong emphasis on limited government, traditional family values, and fiscal economy policies.
What is the Age of Conservatism
Why was their a rise in Mexican migration to the US in the 90s?
What is employment and educational opportunities in the US