American Power/Cultural influence (1950's-1980's)

Question 1

When was the Cold War period and what did the US achieve during it?

Answer 1

1940’s-1980’s, US solidifies global leadership through military, cultural and technological dominance

Question 2

What was the policy of containment?

Answer 2

Aimed to stop communism and protect democratic nations

Question 3

What did the United Nations do during the Korean War?

Answer 3

Tried to prevent North Korean forces (backed by Soviet Union and China) from invading South Korea, in an attempt to stop communist expansion

Question 4

When was the Korean War?

Answer 4

1950-1953

Question 5

What did the US do in the Vietnam War?

Answer 5

Attempted to prevent communist takeover in the South of Vietnam during the 60’s

Question 6

What do the effects of Vietnam war cause in US?

Answer 6

Provoke need for social change, sparking the Civil Rights Movement in the mid 50’s to late 60’s.

Question 7

How did the Vietnam war spark Civil Rights movement?

Answer 7

Racial inequality was highlighted through the purposeful drafting and killing of African Americans and other minorities in Vietnam.

Question 8

What happened after Civil Rights movement?

Answer 8

Nationwide Civil Rights protests during the 60’s caused the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Question 9

When was Civil Rights Act?

Answer 9

1964

Question 10

How was the progressive nature of America reflected during Cold War era?

Answer 10

Through attempts at racial unification along with the growing technology which would feed consumer culture

Question 11

What reinforced consumer values and spread American culture internationally?

Answer 11

Rise of mass media and pop-culture including movies, magazines and music

Question 12

In the context of the Cold War, why was consumerism relevant?

Answer 12

The flourishing US consumerism proved the superiority of an American capitalist system as opposed to struggling communist economies