American Revolution
What was the main reason the American colonies sought independence from Britain?
They didn't have the right to govern themselves and no representation in the British Government.
What was the main goal of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s?
Achieving full legal equality for African Americans in the U.S.
-End to segregation/Jim Crow laws, voting rights, fair wages, and social justice
What event is often cited as the beginning of the Great Depression?
Stock Market Crash of 1929
What events triggered the United States' entry into World War I?
Unrestricted submarine warfare and the Zimmerman telegram.
What was the primary ideological conflict during the Cold War?
Name one of the authors of the Federalist Papers.
Hamilton
John Jay
James Madison
Name one key figure in the Civil Rights Movement and their contribution.
MLK:Nonviolent Protest, March on Washington
Rosa Parks: Montgomery Bus Boycott
Medgar Evers: activist, NAACP secretary, after he was murdered he became a martyr for the movement
Etc.
What was the purpose of the New Deal?
It was a series of programs implemented by FDR to stimulate the economy and provide economic relief.
Name one major outcome of World War II.
Defeat of the Axis powers
Emergence of the US and Soviet Union as global superpowers.
Name one event that escalated tensions during the Cold War.
Berlin Blockade and Airlift, the Korean War, the Berlin Crisis of 1961, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Vietnam War
What was the significance of the Boston Tea Party?
Colonists dumped British tea into the Boston Harbor to protest the Tea Act of 1773. Part of a series of escalating tensions that led to the Revolutionary War.
What landmark legislation was passed in 1964 to combat discrimination?
Name one major social program created during the New Deal.
Social Security Act
National Labor Act/Union Act
Created the Public Works and Civil Works Administration
Describe the role of women in the workforce during World War II.
Filled positions traditionally held by men who were fighting in the war. Led the path for feminism and the call to gender equality.
What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan?
Provide financial aid to European countries in an effort to prevent the spread of communism.
Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?
The Battle of Saratoga
What case ended segregation in schools?
Brown v Board of Education
How did the Great Depression influence American foreign policies?
Increased isolationism and a focus on domestic economic recovery
What was the significance of the D-Day invasion?
Marked the start of the Allied liberation of Western Europe, forcing Germany onto the defensive and ultimately leading to their defeat
How did the threat of nuclear war influence the Cold War?
The fear of nuclear annihilation led to a policy of "containment" by the US, aimed at preventing the spread of communism, and a massive arms race between the two superpowers.
Describe the impact of the Treaty of Paris (1783) on the United States.
Ended the Revolutionary War; formally recognized the U.S. as an independent nation/country.
Describe the significance of the March on Washington.
It was a demonstration of the demand for civil and economic rights for African Americans. The largest Civil Rights rally at the time.
How effective was the New Deal in addressing the Great Depression?
Played a significant role in improving the economy during the Depression and led to a greater role for government in economic regulation and the establishment of social safety nets.
What was the significance of the Treaty of Versailles to the start of WW2?
Its harsh terms created a climate of resentment and instability in Germany, which fueled the rise of extremism and ultimately led to war.
What is a proxy war, and how was this used during the Cold War?
A proxy war is when 2 opposing countries use minor countries as "puppets" to do the fighting for them. The proxy wars in the Cold War caused the Korean War and Vietnam War.