World War II
Known as a day that will live in infamy, this event was critical in bringing the US into WWII.
What was the Bombing of Pearl Harbor?
These groups of American soldiers were more than twice as likely to serve on the front lines, get wounded, or die from combat related injuries in Vietnam.
Who are Black and Latino soldiers?
This leader of the Civil Rights movement rejoiced when students joined the Birmingham Crusade, stating, "It brought a new impact to the crusade, and the impetus that we needed to win the struggle."
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr?
The cold war was a period of economic, political, and social tension between the United States and this eastern bloc partnership.
What is the USSR?
This president asked Congress to go to war with Japan after they attacked a naval base in Hawaii.
Who is FDR?
On August 6th, 1945 this event shocked the world. Japan would later surrender, ultimately ending WWII.
What is the Bombing of Hiroshima?
This song, recorded by Creedence Clearwater Revival, identified how some people had advantages getting draft deferments over others. It is also the most prolific protest song heard in dozens of movies, video games, and TV shows.
What is Fortunate Son?
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these laws prevented equal space and access for African Americans in the United States.
What are Jim Crow laws?
"That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind" what the words spoken by Neil Armstrong during this "Race" between the US and USSR.
What is the Space Race?
Freedom from Want and Freedom from Fear are two principles from FDR in this speech
What is the Four Freedoms Speech?
US citizens, like Fred Korematsu, were forced to sell their homes and business for pennies on the dollar, and relocated for their "safety" during this WWII era policy.
What is Japanese Internment?
This president was considered responsible for increasing US involvement into the Vietnam War, stating he was keeping a promise.
Who is LBJ?
This Supreme Court case overruled Plessy vs. Ferguson, stating that segregated classrooms are not inherently equal.
What is Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas?
This Senator famously claimed he had a list of 205 names of suspected communists working in the government. Later he was discredited and disgraced.
Who is Joseph McCarthy?
"We are there because we have a promise to keep" said this president for why the United States must send troops to Vietnam.
Who is Lyndon Banes Johnson
During the sail of this European vessel, many refugees were turned away from seeking freedoms because of their race and religion.
What is the Voyage of the St. Louis?
This policy is the main reason why the US sent troops into foreign countries like Vietnam during the Cold War to prevent communism from spreading outside of the Soviet Union's "sphere of influence."
What is Containment?
"Si, Se Puede!" or "Yes, We Can!" is a slogan coined by this UFW leader, who worked closely with Cesar Chavez in negotiating better pay and treatment for migrant workers in the 1960's.
Who is Dolores Huerta?
HUAC was the acronym for this House of Representatives committee that searched out communists in the government and Hollywood
What is the House Un-American Activities Committee?
According to this speech, Communism was considered "The second way of life is based upon the will of a minority forcibly imposed upon the majority"
What is the Truman Doctrine?
This term refers to the official US policy of staying out of other nations affairs. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor it was abandoned.
What is Isolationism?
This congressional act overturned the "carte blanche" given to the president after the Gulf of Tonkin incident.
What is the War Powers Act?
Delano, California was the home to this fruit strike which gained support from over 17 million Americans for better pay, benefits, and protections for farm workers.
What is the National Grape Boycott?
This theory was the determining factor for sending troops, aid, and support to countries such as Greece, Korea, and Vietnam. Because if one fell, then they all might.
What is Domino Theory?
"We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard" said this president, which put the space race into full force.
Who is John F. Kennedy?