The Development Of The USA (1929-2000) - Key Definitions Flashcards
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Federal Government
System of governing where power is divided between the states and the national government
States
Currently 50 American states, each have their own laws
Laissez Faire
Minimal government interference in the economy
Enfranchised
To give the right to vote to a person or group of people who previously lacked it
Disenfranchised
To deprive someone of the right to vote
Hooverville
The President, Hoover
Ville = town
Shanty town, built on the edge of the city during the depression
Hooverwagon
Car with no petrol/ engine, drawn by mules or people
Hooverblankets
Newspapers used as blankets
Hooverflags
Turn pockets inside out to show no money
Hobo
A homeless person, using a train to travel from state to state on the train
Rugged individualism
Expectation that people should deal with and overcome problems on their own, not depend on the government
American Dream
The idea that an average American could achieve prosperity and wealth such as owning a home in the suburbs, a stable job and raising a family –> opportunity for all Americans
Consumerism
Increased demand for certain products, rising wages and falling prices.
Baby boom
Temporary marked increase in birth rate
Prosperity
Successful and thriving
NAACP
National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People
CORE
Congress of Racial Equality
Double V for Victory
Campaign to defeat fascism in Europe and discrimination back home
Containment
The actions of the US government to prevent the spread of communism
Marshall Plan
US provided goods and supplies to nations to stop them turning to communism. In return these countries would trade with the USA.
Strategic helmet policy
Fortification of Vietnamese villages
Guerrilla tactics
Without actually engaging in battle, strong tactics of sabotage and harassment
Napalm
US bombing tactics
Zippo
Lighter given to US soldiers
