WWII/Home Front
Which war began in 1939, when Germany invaded Poland
WWII
A powerful nuclear weapon used by the United States at the end of World War II
Atomic Bomb
Who were the two superpowers after World War II?
The United States and the Soviet Union
What was the goal of the Civil Rights Movement?
End racial segregation and discrimination
What cities were bombed in Japan
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
When was Pearl Harbor attacked?
December 7, 1941
Information used to influence people’s opinions or actions, often supporting the war effort
Propaganda
Why was it called the "cold" war?
The United States and Soviet Union never fought each other directly.
A leader of the Civil Rights Movement who promoted nonviolent protest
Martin Luther King Jr.
Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in the nation’s capital to demand civil rights and equality. This event is especially remembered for bringing national attention to the movement and for powerful speeches that called for justice and change.
March on Washington
Symbol of women who worked in factories during WWII
Rosie the Riveter
Countries that fought against Germany, Italy, and Japan during World War II
Allied Powers
A competition between the United States and the Soviet Union to achieve space exploration milestones
The Space Race
A law that helped World War II veterans with education, housing loans, and other benefits
GI Bill
A system of government where people vote for their leaders
Democracy
Gardens grown by citizens to help provide food during the war
Victory Gardens
Countries that fought against the Allies during World War II, including Germany, Italy, and Japan.
Axis Powers
The first artificial satellite launched into space
Sputnik
Segregation
Residential areas outside cities where many families moved after World War II.
Suburbs
The Prime Minister of Great Britain during World War II
Winston Churchill
Limiting the amount of goods people can buy so supplies can be used for the war effort
Rationing
Who was President of the United States during part of the Cold War and encouraged Americans to support the Space Race?
John F Kennedy
It ruled that school segregation was unconstitutional (1954)
Brown V Board of Education
A political system where the government owns most property and controls the economy.
Communism