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Question 1

What is the concept of containment in the context of the Cold War?

Answer 1

A strategy to prevent the spread of communism

Key elements include the Long Telegram and the Truman Doctrine.

Question 2

What was the Long Telegram?

Answer 2

A document outlining the strategy of containment against the Soviet Union

Authored by George Kennan.

Question 3

What is the Truman Doctrine?

Answer 3

A policy to support countries resisting communism

Announced in 1947 as part of U.S. foreign policy.

Question 4

What does brinkmanship refer to?

Answer 4

The practice of pushing a dangerous situation to the edge of disaster

Involves nuclear threats and military posturing.

Question 5

What were the key components of the arms race during the Cold War?

Answer 5

• Nuclear weapons development
• Space race

Included technological advancements and military capabilities.

Question 6

What was the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Answer 6

A 1962 confrontation between the U.S. and the Soviet Union over missiles in Cuba

Brought the world close to nuclear war.

Question 7

What is Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD)?

Answer 7

A doctrine where both sides possess enough nuclear weaponry to destroy each other

Aimed to deter nuclear war.

Question 8

What does détente refer to?

Answer 8

The easing of strained relations, especially between the U.S. and the Soviet Union

Included treaties like SALT 1 and 2.

Question 9

What are SALT 1 and 2?

Answer 9

Strategic Arms Limitation Talks agreements to limit nuclear weapons

SALT 1 was signed in 1972, and SALT 2 in 1979.

Question 10

What was the Red Scare?

Answer 10

A period of intense fear of communism in the U.S.

Led to various political and social repercussions.

Question 11

What does McCarthyism refer to?

Answer 11

The campaign against alleged communists in the U.S. government and other institutions

Named after Senator Joseph McCarthy.

Question 12

What was the significance of the Hollywood blacklist?

Answer 12

A list of individuals in the entertainment industry denied employment due to alleged communist ties

Affected many careers and freedoms in the arts.

Question 13

Who was Alger Hiss?

Answer 13

A former U.S. State Department official accused of being a communist spy

His case was a major political scandal.

Question 14

What was the Korean conflict?

Answer 14

A war between North and South Korea from 1950 to 1953

Involved U.S. and UN forces supporting South Korea.

Question 15

What is the Domino Theory?

Answer 15

The belief that the spread of communism in one country would lead to its spread in neighboring countries

Particularly relevant to U.S. involvement in Vietnam.

Question 16

What were loyalty oaths?

Answer 16

Pledges made by individuals to affirm loyalty to the United States

Often required during the Red Scare.

Question 17

Who were the Rosenbergs?

Answer 17

Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, executed for allegedly spying for the Soviet Union

Their case raised questions about justice and anti-communism.

Question 18

What characterized the post-war economy in the U.S.?

Answer 18

Economic growth and increased consumerism

Marked by federal investment and the rise of suburbs.

Question 19

What is the military-industrial complex?

Answer 19

The relationship between a country’s military and the defense industry

Emphasized federal investment in defense.

Question 20

What is Levittown known for?

Answer 20

A model of post-war suburban development

Symbolizes ‘white flight’ and suburbanization.

Question 21

What impact did the interstate highway system have?

Answer 21

Facilitated transportation and suburban growth

Changed American landscape and culture.

Question 22

How did television influence American culture?

Answer 22

Became a dominant source of entertainment and information

Introduced sitcoms and commercial advertisement.

Question 23

What is the sun belt migration?

Answer 23

Movement of people to the southern U.S. states for economic opportunities

Linked to climate and job growth.

Question 24

What does the term Affluent Society refer to?

Answer 24

A society characterized by wealth and consumerism in the post-war era

Includes developments like fast food drive-ins and rock and roll.

Question 25

Fill in the blank: The rise of _______ was a key cultural shift in America during the post-war era.

Answer 25

television

Question 26

Fill in the blank: The _______ was a significant suburb developed in the post-war era.

Answer 26

Levittown

Question 27

What event is associated with white violence in the context of civil rights?

Answer 27

Lynching of Emmitt Till ## Footnote Emmitt Till's lynching was a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement, highlighting racial violence.

Question 28

What landmark case addressed desegregation in education?

Answer 28

Brown v. Board of Education ## Footnote This case declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students unconstitutional.

Question 29

What significant event took place in Little Rock related to desegregation?

Answer 29

Little Rock Nine ## Footnote The Little Rock Nine were a group of African American students who enrolled at Little Rock Central High School in 1957.

Question 30

What was a key non-violent protest in the civil rights movement?

Answer 30

Montgomery Bus Boycott ## Footnote This boycott was initiated by Rosa Parks' arrest in 1955 and lasted over a year.

Question 31

What organization was instrumental in the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

Answer 31

NAACP ## Footnote The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People played a crucial role in organizing the boycott.

Question 32

What were sit-ins used for during the civil rights movement?

Answer 32

To protest segregation at lunch counters ## Footnote Sit-ins were a form of non-violent protest where activists would occupy segregated spaces.

Question 33

What were Freedom Rides aimed at achieving?

Answer 33

Desegregation of interstate bus travel ## Footnote Freedom Rides tested the enforcement of Supreme Court rulings on desegregation.

Question 34

Which group was formed to promote democracy among students during the 1960s?

Answer 34

Students for a Democratic Society ## Footnote This organization was influential in the anti-war and civil rights movements.

Question 35

What major federal legislation was passed in 1964 to address civil rights?

Answer 35

Civil Rights Act of 1964 ## Footnote This act outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Question 36

What legislation was enacted in 1965 to protect voting rights?

Answer 36

Voting Rights Act of 1965 ## Footnote This act aimed to eliminate barriers to voting for African Americans.

Question 37

Who was a prominent figure associated with Black Power?

Answer 37

Malcolm X ## Footnote Malcolm X was a vocal advocate for Black empowerment and civil rights.

Question 38

What organization was formed to promote Black Power and community self-defense?

Answer 38

Black Panthers ## Footnote The Black Panther Party focused on armed self-defense and community social programs.

Question 39

What conservative movement emerged as a backlash against civil rights advancements?

Answer 39

New Right ## Footnote The New Right was a political movement that opposed many liberal policies of the 1960s.

Question 40

What forum was established to promote conservative values?

Answer 40

Eagle Mountain Forum ## Footnote This forum was a gathering for conservative activists and thinkers.

Question 41

What was the Great Society?

Answer 41

A set of domestic programs launched by President Lyndon B. Johnson ## Footnote The Great Society aimed to eliminate poverty and racial injustice.

Question 42

What areas did the expansion of bureaucracy under the Great Society focus on?

Answer 42

* Poverty * Education * Disease * Medicare/Medicaid * Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) ## Footnote These expansions were aimed at addressing social issues and improving public welfare.

Question 43

What program allowed temporary labor from Mexico to the U.S.?

Answer 43

Bracero Program ## Footnote This program facilitated the importation of Mexican labor during World War II and continued for several years.

Question 44

What act provided a pathway to residency for Cuban refugees?

Answer 44

Cuban Adjustment Act ## Footnote This act allowed Cubans who arrived in the U.S. to apply for permanent residency after one year.

Question 45

What significant immigration legislation was passed in 1965?

Answer 45

Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 ## Footnote This act abolished the national origins quota system and aimed to reunite immigrant families.

Question 46

What youth movement characterized the 1960s counterculture?

Answer 46

Hippies ## Footnote The Hippie movement embraced peace, love, and alternative lifestyles, often in opposition to mainstream culture.

Question 47

What genre of music became synonymous with the youth counterculture of the 1960s?

Answer 47

Rock and Roll ## Footnote Rock and Roll was a significant aspect of youth culture, often associated with rebellion and social change.

Question 48

What events were part of the war protests during the 1960s?

Answer 48

Opposition to the Vietnam War ## Footnote Many protests were organized to oppose U.S. involvement in Vietnam, highlighting anti-war sentiments.

Question 49

What literary movement in the 1950s influenced the youth counterculture?

Answer 49

Beat Generation ## Footnote The Beat Generation challenged conventional norms and inspired later countercultural movements.

Question 50

What movement advocated for free speech on college campuses?

Answer 50

Free Speech Movement ## Footnote This movement emerged in the 1960s, emphasizing students' rights to free expression.

Question 51

What book raised awareness about environmental threats?

Answer 51

Rachel Carson's 'Silent Spring' ## Footnote This book is credited with advancing the global environmental movement by highlighting the dangers of pesticides.

Question 52

What agency was created to protect the environment in the U.S.?

Answer 52

Environmental Protection Agency ## Footnote The EPA was established in response to growing concerns over environmental pollution and degradation.

Question 53

What was a significant consequence of US support for Israel during the Yom Kippur War?

Answer 53

Oil Embargo imposed by OPEC ## Footnote The Yom Kippur War in 1973 led to an oil embargo by OPEC countries in response to US support for Israel.

Question 54

What does OPEC stand for?

Answer 54

Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries ## Footnote OPEC is a group of oil-producing countries that coordinates and unifies petroleum policies.

Question 55

What is the term for the system where oil is traded in US dollars, particularly associated with Saudi Arabia?

Answer 55

Petrodollar ## Footnote The Petrodollar system emerged in the 1970s when oil was priced in US dollars, reinforcing the dollar's global dominance.

Question 56

What environmental disaster is associated with the Love Canal?

Answer 56

Toxic waste dumping leading to health issues ## Footnote Love Canal is known for the environmental crisis caused by toxic waste disposal, which resulted in serious health problems for residents.

Question 57

What environmental issue is associated with Times Beach, Missouri?

Answer 57

Dioxin contamination ## Footnote Times Beach was evacuated and later destroyed due to dioxin contamination from oil used to control dust on roads.