World War... What is it Good for? Absolutely Nothing.
Brr! Its Cold in Here.
What kind of word is Vietnamization anyway?
There are no jokes to be made about the Civil Rights Movement.
Basically stuff from the last 40 years.
100
This "Neutrality Act" of Congress allowed the U.S. to provide aid to the Allies prior to entering WWII.
100
This 1940's policy allowed the United States to provide economic and military support to "free countries" fighting subjugation from outside (communist) powers.
100
This is the United States' policy of withdrawing its troops from Vietnam and transferring the responsibility and direction of the war effort against the Viet Cong to the government of South Vietnam.
100
This act, signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson, gave the government extensive oversight over elections in the United States and is largely considered the most effective piece of Civil Rights legislation ever enacted in the United States.
100
Originally introduced in 1923, this proposed amendment to the Constitution was designed to guarantee the equal rights of women.
200
List and describe two ways that the United States assisted the Allies prior to its official entry into World War II.
Possible answers include: Lend Lease Act, Neutrality Acts, Cash and Carry, Isolationist Policies, etc.
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200
This organization constitutes a system of alliances whereby member states agree to mutual defense in response to an attack by any external party.
200
This foreign policy states that a political event in one country, such as that country's fall to Communism, will cause similar events (the spread of Communism) in neighboring countries.
200
My most famous quote is a simple two letter word: "No." Who am I and what was I doing?
Who is Rosa Parks? I was denying to move to the back of a city bus in order to give my seat to a white passenger.
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200
The bombing of the World Trade Center in 1993 and the Federal Building in Oklahoma City in 1995 illustrated the growth of both foreign and domestic __________.
300
What would best complete the above diagram?
300
This senator from Wisconsin carried out a campaign against alleged communists in the United States Government during the years of 1950 - 1954.
300
A large, orchestrated attack by Vietcong troops which affected nearly every major metropolitan center in South Vietnam. The showdown was a military victory for the United States, but American morale suffered an insurmountable blow.
300
To much hate and fanfare and with the help of President Eisenhower, we enrolled in and attended Central High School in Little Rock, AL.
300
This occurred during the Presidency of Richard Nixon and ultimately resulted his becoming the first and to date, only person to resign the presidency.
400
This Supreme Court case confirmed the constitutionality of the internment of Japanese Americans throughout World War II.
400
Analyze the following quote:
“…an iron curtain has descended across the Continent.” – Winston Churchill, 1946
What does the Iron Curtain metaphor in Winston Churchill's Sinews of Peace speech illustrate?
“…an iron curtain has descended across the Continent.” – Winston Churchill, 1946
What does the Iron Curtain metaphor in Winston Churchill's Sinews of Peace speech illustrate?
What is the ideological divide between Communism and Democracy throughout Europe?
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400
This "resolution" of Congress gave LBJ sweeping power to use military force in Southeast Asia (Vietnam) without a formal declaration of war.
400
Analyze the following quote: "Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts his hand on you, send him to the cemetery."
Who said it? What is the message of the quote?
Who said it? What is the message of the quote?
Malcolm X penned the quote. His message was that he would gain equality for African Americans by any means necessary and so long as groups like the KKK were violent, he would respond with violence.
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400
This scandal, which took place during the Reagan administration, centered around the sale of arms in exchange for several hostages being held in Iran.
500
DAILY DOUBLE!!
Analyze the use of atomic weapons during WWII and the aftermath of the bombings?
Possible answers include: The debate between President Truman and Leó Szilárd, the Manhattan Project, The Potsdam Conference, the Trinity Test Site, the ultimatum sent to Japan, casualty rates after the bombings, Emperor Hirohito's surrender, etc.
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500
Implemented after WWII, the _______ _____'s objective was to build up European countries' economies so that they would not be susceptible to communism.
500
Analyze the following quote:
"I think what we are doing in starting on a track which involves ground force operations . . . [will mean] an ever-increasing commitment of U.S. personnel without materially improving the chances of victory. In effect, we will find ourselves mired down in combat in the jungle in a military effort that we cannot win, and from which we will have extreme difficulty in extracting ourselves."
– CIA Director John McCone, April 2, 1965
Would you consider CIA Director John McCone a hawk or a dove when it comes to the United States’ military involvement in Vietnam? Use evidence from the quote to support your answer.
"I think what we are doing in starting on a track which involves ground force operations . . . [will mean] an ever-increasing commitment of U.S. personnel without materially improving the chances of victory. In effect, we will find ourselves mired down in combat in the jungle in a military effort that we cannot win, and from which we will have extreme difficulty in extracting ourselves."
– CIA Director John McCone, April 2, 1965
Would you consider CIA Director John McCone a hawk or a dove when it comes to the United States’ military involvement in Vietnam? Use evidence from the quote to support your answer.
CIA Director is a dove. He states in his quote that the United States military involvement in Vietnam will be “extremely difficult” and is a “military effort that we [the United States] cannot win.”
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500
Name the following Supreme Court Cases:
- This case held that African Americans were not citizens and were in fact, property.
- This case held that segregation, so long as the facilities in question were equal, was constitutional.
- This case held that it was unconstitutional to segregate schools and granted time for schools to begin integrating.
- This case held that police officers must advise suspects under arrest of his or her right to remain silent.
- all those accused of a crime are guaranteed an attorney by right of the Constitution of the United States.
What are:
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- Dred Scott v. Sandford
- Plessy v. Ferguson
- Brown v. Board of Education
- Miranda v. Arizona
- Gideon v. Wainwright
Unsure about a particular holding? Each case is a direct link to more information.
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International integration arising from the interchange of world views, products, ideas, and other aspects of culture.