Quarter 4 history study guide Flashcards
(36 cards)
When was the Korean War? Why was it significant to the start of the Cold War? Is it still relevant today?
The Korean war was fought from 1950-1953, and was known as the forgotten war. It was the starting of many more wars led by two countries with the US and USSR taking opposing sides. An official peace treaty was never signed so tensions are still high from both sides of Korea.
What is the 38th parallel? Why is this significant?
The 38th parallel is the line in which the two Koreas were divided. The US was in the south and the USSR took the north. An official peace treaty was never signed so tensions are still high from both sides of Korea.
What was the Truman Doctrine? Why was this significant?
It was a promise from the United States to give part of their army and aid if they fought communism. It was the end of isolationism for the US and helped build NATO.
What was the Berlin Wall? When was it constructed? Why was it significant?
- The wall divided Germany into west and east Germany.
- The West was free and controlled by capitalism while
The East was under communism. - Constructed on August 13, 1961.
symbolized the cold war.
What was the Domino Theory?
If communism spreads to one country, it will eventually spread to other countries.
What was the Marshall Plan?
Give Western European war-torn countries economic aid (another attempt to stop the spread of communism)
Who was JFK? How did he impact the Cold War?
JFK was John F. Kennedy, He was the president during the cold war and the civil rights movement. He was there for the Cuban missile and the Berlin wall conflict. His response and leadership helped America and had a significant impact during the Cold War.
What was the Bay of Pigs?
A mission to stop the spread of communism because of China, failing miserably.
What was the Cuban Missile Crisis?
The USSR planted missiles in Cuba in case of a nuclear war, their missile range wasn’t far enough to hit the United States from Russia. A spy plane spotted the missiles in Cuba. The United States agrred to remove its missiles from Turkey if the USSR would do the same in Cuba. It was the closest the world ever came to a nuclear war.
What was the Red Scare?
It was the fear that communism entered American society and would collapse the United States.
Who was Joseph McCarthy?
Senator from Wisconsin that held many baseless investigations to find communists in the United States. His respect was lost when he accused the military of having communists among them. The term “McCarthyism” is still used to symbolize reckless accusations.
What were some of the major accomplishments of the Space Race? Why was this
significant to the Cold War?
- USSR launched first artificial satellite (Sputnik 1) + put person into space
- United States landed a man on the moon (Apollo 11) July 16, 1969
- Increased tensions between the U.S and USSR
What was the Military-industrial complex? Who was responsible for issuing this warning?
- Relationship between the government, military and industry.
- Said by President Dwight D. Eisenhower during farewell speech
Define containment. Who is credited with this idea? How did this impact America’s involvement in the Cold War?
- Policy for the United States
- Communism could exist but not spread
- Reason for American involvement in Cold War
How did Jackie Robinson impact Civil Rights? (Review video discussion questions).
First Black person to play in major league baseball.
What does the term “Separate but Equal” mean? How did this play a role in the Civil Rights movement?
- Black and Whites had different public facilities, but they were equal
- Colored facilities were in worse condition, leading to the movement
What was Brown vs. Board of Education? Why was this significant?
- Supreme court ruling that said schools should be desegregated and equal
- Declared school segregation unconstitutional
Who was Rosa Parks? How did she impact Civil Rights?
- Black woman who refused to give up her seat on the bus for a white man
- Inspired Montgomery Bus Boycotts
- Led to the Civil Rights movement
- Arrested December 1st, 1955
What were the Montgomery Bus Boycotts? Why were they significant?
- Black people didn’t ride busses
- Loss of money for bus companies
- Big impact on the Civil Rights movement
What was the Kerner Commission? Why was this significant?
It was created to investigate the causes of racial chaos in urban areas. It was created by president Johnson. Proved that white racism was the main factor of the riots.
What was the Little Rock Nine? Why was this significant?
- 1957
- 9 African American students enrolled into an all white school
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- Helped desegregation - pushed Brown vs Board of education
Who was MLK? How did he impact Civil Rights?
- Martin Luther King JR.
- Civil rights activist
- Led protests + marches
- Important figure in the Civil Rights movement
Who was Thurgood Marshall? How did he impact Civil Rights?
- He was the first black justice for the supreme court.
- Declared Brown v. The Board of Education case is unconstitutional.
What was CORE?
- The congress of racial equality.
- Promoted non-violent tactics like sit-ins for civil rights.
