U.S. History 1950 - Present Flashcards
(10 cards)
Who were the two super-powers in the Cold War and what were they competing over?
The United States and the Soviet Union; they vied for global influence between democracy/capitalism and communism.
What 1950s U.S. act spurred suburban expansion?
The National Interstate and Defense Highways Act of 1956.
Name one key program of Lyndon Johnson’s Great Society.
Examples: Medicare, Medicaid, Head Start.
What economic theory did President Reagan promote?
Supply-side or “trickle-down” economics.
Why did the U.S. fight in the Korean and Vietnam Wars?
To contain the spread of communism.
What compromise ended the Cuban Missile Crisis?
USSR removed Cuban missiles; U.S. pledged not to invade Cuba and secretly removed Turkey missiles.
Which 1955-56 protest made Martin Luther King Jr. a national figure?
The Montgomery Bus Boycott.
What legislation outlawed discrimination in public accommodations and employment?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Identify the Cold-War era baby boom.
A dramatic rise in U.S. birth rates between 1946-1964 as soldiers returned home.
What table compares Korean and Vietnam Wars?
A graphic organizer listing years, goals, outcomes, and leaders side-by-side for quick comparison.
