Civil Rights
Who was a prominent leader during the Civil Rights Movement?
Rosa Parks
What marked the beginning of WWII?
invasion of Poland by Germany
Which person is known for her activism in women's rights and suffrage?
Susan B. Anthony
Define political change
changes in government and laws
Define Cold War
a period of tension between the United States and the Soviet Union
What was the purpose of the sit-in movement in 1960?
to protest against discrimination in public places
What were the Tuskegee Airmen's accomplishments during WWII?
They flew many successful missions and helped desegregate the military
define the Great Depression
an economic downturn in the 1930s with high unemployment and poverty
define corporations
large companies or organizations
The Soviet Union collapsed in ________
1991
Define discrimination
unfair treatment against individuals or groups
Which group made important contributions during WWII by serving as African American military pilots?
The Tuskegee Airmen
What is a Blitzkrieg?
Germany's used quick and coordinated military attacks that were by foot, tanks, and air.
define cultural change
changes in beliefs, values, and the arts
What marked the end of the physical division between East and West Germany?
The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989
What was the significance of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
It banned discrimination based on religion
Define World War II
a global conflict fought from 1935 to 1945 involving many countries around the world
What is an example of a political change that occured in the 1900s?
The 19th Amendment allowed women to vote.
JFK was elected as president.
define social change
changes in society and relationships
Which region experienced proxy wars during the Cold War?
Which event marked a turning point in the fight for civil rights in the United States?
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
The stock market crash in 1929.
Name the Allied and Axis Powers of WWII.
Allied: US, UK, Soviet Union, France
Axis: Germany, Italy, Japan
define technological change
changes in inventions and innovations
The Cold War was an ideological struggle between ___________ and ___________.
Capitalism and Communism