American
Foundations
Foundations
What grievance in the Declaration of Independence dealt with taxation?
The colonists were taxed without representation in Parliament.
What major event ended World War II in Japan?
The use of the atomic bomb.
What was the purpose of NATO?
To unite Western democracies against the Soviet Union.
What did the Interstate Commerce Act regulate?
Railroad monopolies.
What was the GI Bill?
It provided veterans with money for education, homes, and businesses.
Which amendment freed the slaves?
The 13th Amendment.
What was the Marshall Plan?
A U.S. program to provide financial aid to rebuild European economies after WWII.
What did containment mean during the Cold War?
Preventing the spread of communism.
What was nativism?
An anti-immigrant movement.
What was the purpose of the Interstate Highway Act?
To create highways for faster travel and nuclear evacuation routes.
What were the three Civil War Amendments, and what did each achieve?
The 13th Amendment abolished slavery, the 14th granted citizenship rights, and the 15th gave all men the right to vote.
What was the Berlin Airlift, and why was it necessary?
The U.S. flew supplies into West Berlin after the Soviet Union blocked access.
Who was involved in the Korean War, and what was the U.S. role?
North Korea (communist) and South Korea (democratic); the U.S. helped South Korea resist communism.
What role did political machines play in the 19th century?
They helped the poor but were also corrupt.
What medical innovation saved millions in the 1950s?
The polio vaccine.
What did Plessy v. Ferguson establish?
The "separate but equal" doctrine.
Name one effect of World War I on Germany.
Germany had to pay reparations, lost military power, and land.
What was McCarthyism, and how did it affect Americans?
Baseless accusations of communism during the Red Scare.
Why did FDR's court-packing plan upset Americans?
It attempted to manipulate the Supreme Court and disrupted checks and balances.
How did NASA influence the Space Race?
It led the U.S. to the moon and boosted science and technology.
Why was the promise of "separate but equal" never truly equal?
Segregated systems lacked true equality.
What were the long-term effects of the atomic bomb?
It started the nuclear arms race and caused lasting devastation.
Why did Sputnik scare Americans, and what were its effects on education?
It was the first satellite in space by the Soviets, leading the U.S. to invest in science, math, and technology education.
How did the New Deal expand the federal government?
By increasing its role in economic and social welfare programs.
How did Cold War fears shape U.S. science and technology?
It spurred investments in math, science education, and technological advancements.