Early Cold War
This was the U.S. policy to stop the expansion of the Soviet Union and Communism
Containment Policy
A theory that if one nation comes under Communist control, then neighboring nations will also come under Communist control.
Domino Theory
Non-violent, public refusal to obey unjust laws
Civil Disobedience
A break-in at the Democratic National Committee offices and subsequent cover-up that forced President Nixon to resign in 1974 to avoid impeachment.
Watergate Scandal
1st Hispanic Supreme Court Justice
Sonia Sotomayor
These two subjects benefited from the arms and space race.
Math and science
The cultural movement in younger generations that pushed back on traditional societal norms and values
Counterculture
Supreme Court Case in which racial segregation in public schools was outlawed
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas
Economic crisis that occurred when OPEC nations refused to export oil to Western nations
OPEC Oil Embargo
spread of culture, commerce, or political ideas around the world usually caused by progress in technology
Cultural Diffusion
This event began in 1950 when the North invaded the South. After the start, the U.N. and U.S. sent troops to stop the spread of communism
Korean War
The Amendment that lowered the voting age to 18
26th Amendment
Black students who were enrolled in a white high school but were denied entry to the school on the basis of discrimination.
Little Rock Nine
Economic policies associated with the reduction of taxes and the promotion of unrestricted free-market activity in the hopes of pouring money back into the upper classes so it would "trickle down" to the masses
Reaganomics
Conflict between Iraq and a coalition of countries led by the United States to remove Iraqi forces from Kuwait which they had invaded in hopes of controlling their oil supply.
Persian Gulf War
This was created to investigate alleged disloyalty. They suspected many people of having ties to the Communist Party.
House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC)
At this protest, members of the National Guard fired on a noisy crowd of protestors, killing four and wounding many more
Kent State
a law that made all formal and informal barriers to voting (literacy tests, poll taxes, etc) illegal.
Voting Rights Act of 1965
Nixon's policy of reducing Cold War tensions that was adopted by the United States
Policy of Détente
Founded of Al Qaeda, the terrorist network responsible for the attacks of September 11, 2001, and other attacks; killed by SEAL Team Six under orders from President Obama
Osama bin Laden
A plan for aiding the European nations in economic recovery after World War II in order to stabilize and rebuild their countries and prevent the spread of communism - sending money to Europe
Marshall Plan
The law passed by Congress intended to limit the president's power to declare war without the consent of the U.S. Congress
War Powers Act
Name of the activist group that used militant style action instead of Civil Disobedience
Black Panthers
U.S. sold arms to Iran and funneled money to Nicaragua in order to fund their anti-communist rebellion even though Congress outlawed sending money to them.
Iran-Contra Affair
A comprehensive reform law, enacted in 2010, that increased health insurance coverage for the uninsured and implements reforms to the health insurance market
Affordable Care Act