People
First man to walk on the moon.
Neil Armstrong
The United States was brought into this war when Japan bombed a naval base in Hawaii.
World War II
This president had great plans for a New Frontier, however he was not able to see much of what he envisioned because he was assassinated in 1963.
John F. Kennedy
Information used by a government to attempt to influence people's beliefs or opinions. This is usually an attempt to appeal to people's emotions.
Propaganda
Supreme Court Ruling that "separate but equal" was legal.
Plessy vs. Ferguson
Civil Rights Leader who is most known for leading the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the March from Selma as well as giving a very memorable speech at the March on Washington.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Unrestricted submarine warfare and the Zimmerman telegram were actions by Germany that led the United States to enter this war.
World War I
This president rose to fame by leading the Rough Riders in the Spanish American War. He would be remembered for his famous Big Stick Policy when dealing with foreign governments.
Teddy Roosevelt
Monopoly
18th Amendment
Upton Sinclair
USS Maine
This president faced many challenges during his presidency, including terrorist attacks (9/11) and a major natural disaster (Hurricane Katrina).
George W. Bush
This refers to unemployed WWI veterans who went to Washington to seek early payment of their military bonus during the Great Depression.
Bonus Army
This Act was created after 9/11 to give the government the ability to monitor electronic communication if there was a belief that national security was at risk.
The Patriot Act
Communist leader of North Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
Ho Chi Minh
The greatest number of soldiers were sent to Vietnam after this president was given absolute power to respond to North Vietnamese aggression without a declaration of war by congress.
Lyndon Johnson
This president believed in Rugged Individualism which led to many blaming him for their economic hardships in the 1930's.
Herbert Hoover
The act of giving the opposing side in an argument or war an advantage that they have demanded, in order to prevent further disagreement
Appeasement
Series of meetings between the United States and the Soviet Union during which they negotiated a treaty to limit nuclear defense systems.
SALT
Industrialist who is most known for founding the Standard Oil Company. Became known as a Captain of Industry or a Robber Baron depending on who you ask.
John D. Rockefeller
Conflict between Iraq and a UN coalition of countries led by the United States to remove Iraqi forces from Kuwait which they had invaded in hopes of controlling the oil supply.
Persian Gulf War
This president was assassinated because of problems with the system of patronage (spoils system) . His death led to the Pendleton Civil Service Act being created.
James Garfield
The right of the president to keep information and communications secret to ensure they can do their job of protecting the security of the country.
Executive Privilege
Failed attempt by the CIA in 1961 to train and equip Cuban exiles to invade and overthrow Castro.
Bay of Pigs