Changing Political Landscape Flashcards
1
Q
When did the first world war end?
A
1918
2
Q
When did the first red scare occur?
A
Between 1919 and 1920
3
Q
Who, what, when emergency quota?
A
Harding
Restricted immigration from 357,000 per year
1921
4
Q
When was the My Lai massacre?
A
1968
5
Q
What are the causes for changing political landscape?
A
-changes in ideas of role of the government
-pressures put on the government by wars
-societal reactions to government actions
6
Q
What was rugged individualism
A
The idea that each American should fend for himself
7
Q
Why was there declining political confidence?
A
People had wider access to media
Watergate scandal 1972-74
Mishandling events eg my lai massacre
