WWI & WWII
What was the US trying to avoid in WWII?
Communism
Why was it called the Cold War?
There was no physical combat.
Who was the Klu Klux Klan mainly violent aginst?
African American
After the war did it go "wartime to peacetime" or "peacetime to wartime"?
Wartime to peacetime
What happened on September 11, 2001
Hijacked planes attacked the twin towers, pentagon and it crashed in a field in Pennsylvania.
Who were our allies in WWI?
Russia, GB, France
Who won the space race?
Soviet Union
What was the Harlem Renaissance?
Celebration of African American culture (jazz, pop, flagpole sitting)
What minority group grew after the 1965 Immigration Act?
Hispanics
What changes were made to airport security and air travel regulations after 9/11?
100% checked bag screening, reinforced cockpit tours, stricter policies.
What are the 4 MAIN causes of WWI?
Militarism, Alliance, Imperialism and Nationalism
Explain what McCarthy did?
Falsely accused people of communism.
What caused the GD?
Stock market crash, increasing debt
What was "White Flight"?
When whites would move to the suburbs.
What increased communication?
Technology
What was the Atlantic Charter
Plans for after war
What does HUAC stand for?
House UnAmerican Activities Committee.
What was a cause of the prohibition/ 18th ammendment
21 amendment (legalization of alcohol ), organized crime
What advanced during the Post War Boom?
Technology, Medicine, Science
What caused globalization?
Technology, Labor, The end of the Cold War.
What was the biggest allied invasion in history?
D-Day
How long did the Cold War last?
1945-1991 (46 years)
19th amendment (right to vote)
What did you get from the GI Bill of Rights?
Money, Loans, Job training, Education
How has globalization affected immigration?
Increases in migration, for people crossing the borders in search for better lifestyle and job opportunities.