Vocab
Term for era where laws upheld discrimination against Black Americans
What is Jim Crow?
This war lasted from 1950-54, and is often called the "forgotten war".
What is the Korean War?
This president originally sent troops to Vietnam.
Who was JFK?
Name of the group that fought for Puerto Rican rights and living conditions, inspired by the Black Panther Party.
Who were the Young Lords?
Word that means mandatory military service (also called the draft)
What is conscription?
Name for how the US and Soviet Union competed to be the best at space travel.
What is the Space Race?
This side of Vietnam was Communist, led by Ho Chi Minh.
Where is North Vietnam?
This movement focused on direct immediate action and pride in Black identity.
What is the Black Power movement?
When the government owns most major industries, and redistributes wealth.
What is communism?
Which economic ideology did the Soviet Union follow?
What is communism?
This was the era in which the US was heavily involved in Vietnam.
When was 1965-1975?
The Young Lords did this, when the trash and sanitation services in East Harlem were not up to par with other NYC neighborhoods.
What was the Garbage Offensive?
Type of economy where citizens compete for resources and private citizens own businesses.
What is capitalism?
Name of the event where JFK helped rebels attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro in Cuba.
What is the Bay of Pigs Invasion?
This famous boxer resisted the draft on behalf of his religious beliefs.
Who was Muhammad Ali.
This term means to separate people based off of race.
What is segregation?
When the government prohibits trade with a specific nation.
What is an embargo?
The idea that the spread of communism must be prevented.
What is containment?