Post-War Boom
Why did America experience a Post-War Boom?
Industry was built up during the War
Lots of jobs were available
American was untouched by the war
Most other countries were destroyed
Why did the Red Scare being in the 1950s?
Soviet spies were being caught in the United States
Communist groups were starting in the U.S.
Define "Segregation"
Separating people based on individual characteristics (Race, gender, religion, etc.)
Who were the Little Rock 9 and what did they attempt to accomplish?
A group of African-American students who attempted to integrate an all-white school
Attempted to make the state follow Brown v. Board ruling
What was the "Baby-Boom?"
Period of American history where birth rates were extremely high
What were Julius and Ethel Rosenberg arrested/executed for?
Treason for sending nuclear info to the Soviets
What was the main argument in Brown v. Board?
Segregation in schools was unequal and led to disadvantages for African-Americans
How did President Eisenhower deal with the Little Rock 9?
Sent in the U.S. Army to make sure the students could attend school
What were 2 things the US Government spent money on to develop?
Technology
Transportation (Planes, Highways, etc.)
The military
What was HUAC created to do?
Track down Communists in the U.S.
What was the difference between Black and White schools before Brown v. Board?
Black schools were in worse condition
Black schools had less teachers
Black schools had worse supplies
How did African-American leaders respond to Rosa Parks being arrested?
Black leaders like MLK organized the Montgomery Bus Boycott
What did the G.I. Bill do for soldiers/veterans?
Free college
Cheaper houses
Unemployment pay
What is "blacklisting?"
Preventing someone from living their life, i.e. getting jobs, making money, advancing in their career for a certain reason.
What was the decision in Brown v. Board?
Separate but equal/Segregation in schools is illegal
What group assisted Rosa Parks with her case?
NAACP
What was the role of women in the 1950s?
The role of women expanded due to their newfound independence
What did Joseph Mccarthy have to do with the Red Scare?
Claimed to have a list of Communists
Held investigations into his enemies and suspected Communists.
How did states deal with the Brown v. Board decision?
Most states chose not enforce it for multiple years
What were Sputnik 1 and Explorer 1? What did they mean to the 1950s?
First Soviet and American space satellites
Began the Space Race