The Cold War
(in the US)
(in the US)
In the 1950s, Americans were worried about who/what having spies in the US?
The Russians/The Soviets/communists
What was the name of the idea that one nation after another would fall to communism?
The Domino Theory
What was the name of the sudden population increase that occurred in the years following WWII?
The Baby Boom
This group was well known for its protests against the Vietnam War.
Hippies/Doves
Problems with Iran and other countries in the middle east caused the price of this commodity to sky-rocket during the 1970s
Oil/petroluem/gasoline
The paranoia of Americans being worried about spies in the US (and being suspicious others) was known as?
The Red Scare
In what nation did America send troops to stop the spread of communism from the northern part of country into the south?
Korea or Vietnam
What type of communities began to grow as a result of 1950s population growth?
Suburbs/subdivisions/Levittowns
This Civil Rights leader was the first president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and would organize boycotts, sit-ins, and other peaceful protests throughout the south
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
In 1972, this American president was disgraced because of his involvement in the Watergate scandal.
Richard Nixon
What was the name of the US senator who became famous for making accusations of Communism until he accused top-ranking generals and was disgraced?
Joseph McCarthy
What was the US policy towards the expansion of communism in the 1950s and 1960s?
Containment
Which 1954 Supreme Court case stated that separation of races was not equal.
Brown v. The Board of Education
What was unique about the Vietnam War when it came to American public?
It was heavily protested or it was the first war to be televised
This was when 53 Americans were taken hostage when local students overran the American embassy in the nation.
Iran Hostage Crisis
Name one person who was convicted of being a spy in the US during this time period
Julius Rosenberg/Ethel Rosenberg
Alger Hiss
What was the metaphor used by Winston Churchill to describe the division between communist east Europe and free western Europe following the end of WWII?
The Iron Curtain
Which event signaled the start of the Space Race against the Soviets?
The Russian launch of Sputnik, the first man-made satellite in space.
This agency was established after public outcry following the publication of Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring.
The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
This is the group of nations that have vast oil supplies and they set the prices of the oil in order to ensure a steady income
OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries)
What was the name of the Congressional group that investigated accusations of espionage (spying) in the US?
HUAC- the House Unamerican Activities Committee
Who was the American foreign policy advisor who recommended a policy of containment?
George Kennan
What was one criticism in 1950s American culture?
There was a lot of conformity or "sameness" and little diversity in housing, clothing styles, etc. This also extended to a lack of racial inclusion.
This controversial leader grew tired of waiting for non-violent methods to bring about equality for African Americans and proposed using violence
Malcolm X
A series of agreements between the president of Egypt and the prime minister of Israel meant to bring peace to the middle east. These negotiations took place here in the US in September of 1978.
Camp David Accords