Great Depression
What significant event marked the start of the Great Depression, but was not a cause of the Great Depression?
The Stock Market Crash of 1929
Why is the 1950s often considered a time of conformity?
There was a strong emphasis on traditional values, family life, and consumerism.
What is McCarthyism?
The practice of making accusations of subversion or treason without proper evidence.
What was the doctrine of Plessy vs. Ferguson?
Separate but equal
What is stagflation?
A situation of stagnant economic growth, high unemployment, and high inflation.
What was one major cause of the Great Depression?
Overproduction/Underconsumption/
Speculation/Banking Crisis
How did the American population shift in the 1950s?
Many people moved from cities to suburbs.
What was the U.S. strategy to stop the spread of communism?
Containment.
What were Jim Crow Laws?
Laws enforcing racial segregation in the Southern United States.
What happened in the Watergate scandal?
A break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters and subsequent cover-up.
What was the name of the FDR's program approach to the Great Depression
The New Deal
What new cultural phenomena emerged in the 1950s?
Rock 'n' roll music and the rise of television.
How did the U.S. employ the strategy of containment during the Cold War?
Through military alliances, aid to allies, and involvement in conflicts.
What is civil disobedience?
The active refusal to obey certain laws as a peaceful form of protest.
What is OPEC, and what role did it play in the economy?
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries; it influenced oil prices and supply.
What was the unemployment rate during the peak of the Great Depression?
Approximately 25%
What was Levittown?
A large suburban housing development that exemplified post-war suburban growth.
Name two wars the U.S. engaged in during the Cold War.
Korean War and Vietnam War.
What were some forms of protest used during the Civil Rights Movement?
Sit-ins, boycotts, and marches.
What is supply-side economics?
An economic theory that suggests lower taxes will stimulate growth.
What is deficit spending, and how was it used during the New Deal?
Spending more than the government receives in revenue; it was used to fund New Deal programs.
What were examples of economic prosperity in the 1950s?
Increased consumer spending, home ownership, and the rise of suburban living.
What was the Domino Effect?
The theory that if one country fell to communism, neighboring countries would follow.
Who was Martin Luther King Jr., and what role did he play?
A leader in the Civil Rights Movement known for advocating nonviolent protest.
What was the goal of deregulation?
To reduce government intervention in the economy.