1960’s
This decade introduced the growth and popularity of what genre of music?
Rock
What did the Pentagon Papers reveal?
The Pentagon Papers revealed that the Harry S. Truman administration gave military aid to France in its colonial war against the communist-led Viet Minh, thus directly involving the United States in Vietnam
During Reagan's presidency what was the national debt rippled to $2.7 trillion?
The Savings and Loan (S&L) scandal
What happened in 1994 during the “Freedom Revolution”?
Republicans won control of both houses of Congress
What war started in 2001?
The Afghanistan War
What state did Woodstock take place?
New York
What does EPA mean?
Environmental Protection Agency
What year did the national unemployment rate reached 8.9 percent?
1981
What race formed the largest single immigrant group?
Latinos
What counties did Bush identify was the “Axis of Evil”?
Iraq, Iran, and North Korea
Who was the president in the early 60’s but was assassinated?
John F. Kennedy
What was the president during this time?
Richard Nixon
What election seemed to show politics sinking to new lows?
1988
What race had an extremely high rate of imprisonment?
African Americans
What year did Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans?
In August 2005
What war began in the 60’s?
Vietnam War
What was Nixon’s goal when considering race?
To consolidate support in the white South
What is the term for economic freedom for Reagan meant curtailing the power of unions, dismantling regulations, and radically reducing taxes?
Reaganomic
What does the term “Multiculturalism” mean?
It means to celebrate group differences and demand group recognition
What does FEMA stand for?
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Who gave the famous I have a dream speech?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Where did Nixon travel to sign the treaties in 1972? What were the treaties called?
Nixon went to Moscow, signing the treaties associated with the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT).
Who was responsible for the infamous assassination attempt on President Reagan?
John Hinkley Jr
What court case reaffirmed a woman's right to terminate a pregnancy?
Casey v. Planned Parenthood of Pennsylvania
In 2003 what court case overturned laws making homosexual acts a crime?
Lawrence v. Texas