The Cold War
What was the outcome of the Korean War?
No one won - North Korea and South Korea are divided to this day.
This court case overturned the precedent of "separate but equal", forcing schools to integrate nationwide.
Brown v. Board of Education
This key scientific event in 1969 showcased U.S. achievements in science, engineering, and human exploration.
The Moon Landing (Apollo 11)
The belief that "If one Southeast Asian nation falls to communism, others will also fall" was known as...?
The Domino Theory
This historic event symbolized the collapse of communist control in Eastern Europe and the end of the Cold War.
The Fall of the Berlin Wall
This alliance was created between the U.S and other democratic nations to form a mutual defense in case of a Soviet attack.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
These students had to be escorted into Central High School in order to integrate (much to the anger of Arkansas citizens).
The Little Rock Nine
This failed military mission under Kennedy caused the United States to lose credibility due to poor invasion tactics and violation of agreements.
The rally cry of “Old enough to fight, old enough to vote” led to which change in the United States?
26th Amendment
This scandal contradicted government policy by negotiating with terrorists and illegally funding the Contras.
The Soviet Union forced nations around them to be communist because they wanted a "buffer zone" between themselves and other democratic countries. What nickname was given to these nations?
This constitutional amendment banned poll tax as a voting requirement.
24th Amendment
This committee was established to discover who assassinated John F. Kennedy, and they concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone.
The Warren Commission
This Congressional mandate allowed President Johnson to fight a war without a declaration of war from Congress.
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
The U.S. decision to allow Iran’s deposed Shah to enter the country for medical treatment led to which crisis under Jimmy Carter?
The Iran Hostage Crisis
The Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan are examples of what type of foreign policy done by the U.S?
Containment Policy
What was the significance of the death of Emmett Till?
It was the first huge national news story that sparked conversation about Civil Rights.
Why did the "Warren Court" receive criticism?
They were criticized for their liberal decisions, such as the right to an abortion, and protection of citizens accused of crimes, was called by this nickname.
President Nixon's plan to gradually withdraw troops and allow South Vietnam to assume more combat duties was known as...
Vietnamization
What are some major components of Reaganomics?
Reducing taxes, government spending, government regulation, and inflation.
Define the Cold War.
A 40+ year conflict between the U.S. and USSR marked by high tension, but never a direct war between the two nations.
Give me two examples of De Jure Segregation, then two examples of De Facto Segregation.
De Jure = by law (Black Codes, Jim Crow Laws, etc.)
De Facto = racism/prejudice (job discrimination, high poverty levels, etc.)
How did the Cuban Missile Crisis resolve?
A deal was made for both sides (the U.S and U.S.S.R) to remove nuclear weapons aimed at each other.
This military campaign by the Vietcong, though it ended in American victory, led Americans to believe that the Vietnam War was not worth fighting.
Tet Offensive
Why did the U.S "win" the Cold War?
Communism was disappearing on a large scale around the world and was not considered a threat to American values.