AI HISTORY CARDS Flashcards
(25 cards)
What was the main economic policy of the 1920s in America?
Laissez-faire capitalism.
True or False: The 1920s is often referred to as the ‘Roaring Twenties’.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Amendment granted women the right to vote in 1920.
19th.
What was the Harlem Renaissance?
A cultural, social, and artistic explosion centered in Harlem during the 1920s.
Which group faced significant discrimination and violence in the 1920s?
African Americans.
What was the main cause of the Great Depression?
The stock market crash of 1929.
True or False: The New Deal was a series of programs and policies implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
True.
What did the Social Security Act of 1935 establish?
A system of old-age benefits and unemployment insurance.
Which event marked the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement?
The Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision in 1954.
What was the purpose of the GI Bill of Rights?
To provide benefits to returning World War II veterans.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Movement sought to end segregation and discrimination against African Americans.
Civil Rights.
Who was the prominent leader of the Civil Rights Movement known for his ‘I Have a Dream’ speech?
Martin Luther King Jr.
True or False: The 1960s saw significant advancements in women’s rights.
True.
What was the significance of the 1964 Civil Rights Act?
It prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
What was the primary focus of the women’s liberation movement in the 1960s and 1970s?
Achieving equality and rights for women.
Which event in 1965 aimed to protect voting rights for African Americans?
The Selma to Montgomery marches.
Fill in the blank: The _____ War significantly impacted American society and politics in the 1960s and 1970s.
Vietnam.
What was the significance of the Stonewall Riots in 1969?
They marked the beginning of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.
True or False: The 1970s saw a rollback in civil rights protections.
False.
What was the purpose of the Equal Rights Amendment proposed in 1923?
To ensure equal rights under the law, regardless of sex.
Who was the first African American Supreme Court Justice?
Thurgood Marshall.
What economic challenges did America face in the 1970s?
Stagflation, which is a combination of stagnant economic growth and inflation.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Movement focused on environmental issues in the 1960s and 1970s.
Environmental.
What was the main goal of the American Indian Movement (AIM)?
To address issues of sovereignty, treaty rights, and social justice for Native Americans.
