Great Depression
What event is often considered the start of the Great Depression?
The Stock Market Crash
What event brought the United States into World War 2?
What does the term "Cold War" refer to?
the period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States
What was the main goal of the Civil Rights Movement?
to end racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans
Name one cause of the Great Depression.
bank failures, stock market speculation, or drought
Name the two opposing alliances in World War 2
Axis and Allies
What was the main goal of the U.S. policy of containment?
To stop the spread of Communism
Who was Martin Luther King Jr.?
a prominent leader of the Civil Rights Movement known for his nonviolent protests
What was the name of Franklin D. Roosevelt's plan to combat the Great Depression?
The New Deal
What was the Manhattan Project?
the secret U.S. project to develop the atomic bomb
Name one major event during the Cold War.
Cuban Missile Crisis, Construction of the Berlin Wall, Vietnam War, Korean War
What landmark legislation was passed in 1964 to outlaw discrimination?
Civil Rights Act of 1964
What was the impact of the Great Depression on unemployment rates?
What was the significance of D-Day?
Marked a turning point in the war
What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan?
To aid European recovery after World War 2 to prevent the spread of communism
What was the significance of the Brown v. Board of Education ruling?
it declared that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional
Describe how the Great Depression affected rural America.
many farmers faced foreclosure and severe drought, leading to the Dust Bowl
Who were the leaders of the United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union during World War 2?
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin
How did the Cold War affect military spending in the U.S.?
military spending increased significantly due to arms race and defense initiatives
What was the purpose of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
to eliminate barriers to voting for African Americans