Chapter 15 Flashcards
(22 cards)
cause of Berlin Airlift
-blockade around West Berlin & Berlin completely surrounded by East Germany
-had to drop food, medicine, supplies
domino theory
idea that if Communism spread to one country, it would spread to others, too—like dominoes falling
increased productivity means…for workers
more time off; free time to relax
why need GI Bill of Rights
returning WWII soldiers might need jobs, housing–help getting back to normal lives
McCarthy & censure
Senator claims Communists have infiltrated all parts of government and even the Army–censured b/c no proof
détente examples
President Nixon’s visit to China and later the Soviet Union
location of rise in homeownership
suburbs; people moving out of crowded, dirty cities
moon landing significance
Cold War victory b/c beat Soviets to the moon
reason for Nixon’s pardon
let country move on rather than fighting over situation
containment & Korea
U.S. got involved b/c we didn’t want Communism to spread
NATO member examples
U.S., Canada, U.K., France, Iceland, Portugal
Peace Corps mission
help people in other countries; increase knowledge & understanding of countries around the world
laws advancing women’s rights
Equal Pay Act; Civil Right’s Act
Hernandez v. Texas
all-white jury convicted Mexican American–discrimination b/c Mexican Americans not allowed on juries
Cesar Chavez group
helped migrant farm workers w/wages, housing, & education
nonviolent protest
marches, sit-ins–bring attention to issues
symbol of gay pride movement
rainbow flag
38th parallel location & significance
line separating North and South Korea–Communist v. non-Communist
common goal of Marshall Plan, Truman Doctrine, & Berlin Airlift
help countries in Europe get back on their feet so they wouldn’t turn to Communism
MLK Jr.’s method to gain equality
civil disobedience–nonviolent protest
Short Answer 1
How did the U.S. policy of containment lead to U.S. involvement in conflicts around the world? Define containment and give at least one specific example in your answer.
-containment–stop the spread of Communism
-examples–Korea, Vietnam, eastern Europe, parts of Africa
Short Answer 2
Explain what happened during the Cuban Missile Crisis and why having a peaceful outcome was so important.
-Soviet Union wanted to put nuclear missiles in Cuba–only 90 miles from U.S.
-U.S. said no then blockaded around Cuba while Soviet ships were on the way
-Soviet ships turned around & war was averted
-so important b/c missiles would’ve been close enough to damage much of U.S.
-heightened tensions b/c in the middle of the Cold War
-could’ve led to war very easily
