Reconstruction
What ended Reconstruction in 1877?
The Compromise of 1877, which removed federal troops from the South.
What does “Gilded Age” mean?
A period that looked prosperous on the outside but was full of corruption and inequality.
Who gave the “I Have a Dream” speech?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
What was the Cold War?
A period of tension between the U.S. and the Soviet Union without direct fighting.
Who was the first African American president of the U.S.?
Barack Obama.
What were the Black Codes?
Laws passed in the South to restrict the rights of newly freed African Americans.
Who were the “robber barons”?
Wealthy industrialists like Carnegie and Rockefeller who were seen as exploiting workers.
What was the goal of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
To protest segregation on public buses.
What was the purpose of NATO?
To form a military alliance between Western countries against the Soviet threat.
What was the purpose of the Patriot Act?
To increase national security after the 9/11 attacks.
Why was President Andrew Johnson impeached?
He violated the Tenure of Office Act and clashed with Congress over Reconstruction.
What is laissez-faire capitalism?
An economic system with little government regulation of businesses.
What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 do?
It banned discrimination based on race, color, religion, or national origin.
What happened during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
The U.S. and Soviet Union nearly went to war over Soviet missiles in Cuba.
What major event happened on September 11, 2001?
Terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
What did the 14th Amendment guarantee?
Citizenship and equal protection under the law for all people born or naturalized in the U.S.
What was the purpose of labor unions like the AFL?
To fight for better wages, hours, and working conditions.
What was the purpose of the Freedom Rides?
To challenge segregation on interstate buses and terminals.
What was the main goal of containment?
To stop the spread of communism.
What was the Great Recession?
A severe economic downturn that began in 2008.
What was the purpose of the Freedmen’s Bureau?
To help former slaves by providing education, housing, and medical aid.
What event led to public fear of labor movements in the 1880s?
The Haymarket Riot of 1886.
What was the impact of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
It outlawed literacy tests and other methods used to prevent African Americans from voting.
What was the significance of the Berlin Wall?
It symbolized the division between communist East and democratic West.
What was the impact of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
It expanded access to health insurance for millions of Americans