WWII
Allied invasion of France (June 6th, 1944)
What is the Battle of Normandy OR D-DAY
I gave a very passionate speech on Democracy and Communism at the Berlin Wall in 1963:
Who is John F. Kennedy "JFK"
This structure separated east and west areas of a German city which was at center stage of the war
What is the: Berlin Wall
Soldiers are returning home and settling families; population grows in what is known as:
What is: The Baby Boom
This Civil Rights leader was a Baptist Minister who preached non-violence and gave his famous "I Have a Dream Speech".
Who is MLK Jr.
Allied Invasion of Italy (1943-Germans defending)
First U.S. president during the "Cold War".
p.s. was President @ very end of WWII
Who is: President Harry S. Truman
Tensions between U.S. vs USSR and Cuba escalate into 13 days of tension and near Nuclear War which was because of what 1962 conflict?
What is: The Cuban Missile Crisis
Mr. Flanigan is able to learn, live, (laugh, love?) and teach in FL because of this economic tool for veterans establishing college and housing benefits.
What is: The GI Bill
This court case overturned Plessy V Ferguson and ended segregation in schools.
What is: Brown V Board of Education
Why?
For What is: suspicion of spying/ espionage
I was the Soviet leader during WWII and for the first few years of the Cold War.
(Berlin Blockade)
Who is: Joseph Stalin
U.S. trained Cuban rebels will attempt to take back their country in what failed invasion?
This President helped establish the INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM. I like him, you like him.
Who is Ike! (PRESIDENT DWIGHT EISENHOWER)
This group of students made national headlines as becoming some of the first African American students to integrate into an all-white school.
Who are: The Little Rock 9
First Battle in which opposing Navy's cannot see one another, but engage in combat
What is: The Battle of Coral Sea
I kicked out the pro-U.S. Govt out of Cuba and established a Communist Dictatorship
Who is: Fidel Castro
Stalin cuts of supplies to West Berliners in fear of Western aggression: what was this called?
What is: The Berlin Blockade
"BETTER DEAD THAN RED!" and Joseph McCarthy/McCarthyism best describe what term/ phrase of Communist takeover
What is: The Red Scare
Examples of non-violent protests during the Civil Rights movements included:
What are: Boycotts, Sit-ins, Marches, Freedom Riders, Speeches, Religious ceremonies.
Battle in which U.S. captures message of a Japanese sneak attack @ a Pacific Island, they respond with their own plan and win this battle: becomes the turning point in the Pacific
What is: The Battle of Midway
I am the Soviet Leader who built the Berlin Wall in 1961 which separated EAST AND WEST BERLIN...A CITY, NOT EAST AND WEST GERMANY!!!
Who is: Nikkita Khruschev
Economic Plan to stabilize Europe/ Prevent spread of communism: American goods & $$$$ to Europe
What is: The Marshall Plan
The President who ended WWII will issue this: A foreign policy (named after him) which stated that the U.S. would look to contain communism through economic and military support.
What is: The Truman Doctrine
This Legislation ended discrimination in public areas (60's)....... (P.S.) Not a court case!!!!
What is: The Civil Rights Act of 1964