US HISTORY FINAL Flashcards
(29 cards)
Who was Dorothea Lange?
A photographer known for her work during the Great Depression, focusing on migrant workers
Her most famous photo, ‘Migrant Mother,’ highlighted the struggles of impoverished families.
What was Franklin D. Roosevelt’s major accomplishment?
Introduced the New Deal, a series of programs aimed at economic recovery during the Great Depression
He also led the nation during most of World War II and was instrumental in forming the United Nations.
What landmark case was Jim Obergefell known for?
Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide in the U.S.
This case was pivotal in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.
What was Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s role in the U.S. Supreme Court?
The second woman to serve on the Supreme Court and an advocate for gender equality and civil liberties
She co-founded the Women’s Rights Project at the ACLU.
What significant events are associated with George W. Bush’s presidency?
The 9/11 attacks and the War on Terror, leading to wars in Afghanistan and Iraq
His administration is also known for passing significant tax cuts and Medicare reforms.
What was Barack Obama’s historic achievement as President?
First African American president and passed the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)
He also focused on economic recovery after the Great Recession.
What was Jesse Jackson’s contribution to civil rights?
A prominent civil rights activist who founded the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition
He was a two-time presidential candidate and advocated for economic and political justice.
What was Phyllis Schlafly known for?
Leading the opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in the 1970s and 1980s
She argued the ERA would disadvantage homemakers.
What was Malcolm X’s advocacy focused on?
Black self-determination and broader human rights
He initially embraced the Nation of Islam and later critiqued both racism and the mainstream civil rights movement.
What did Martin Luther King Jr. advocate for?
Nonviolent resistance and racial equality
His ‘I Have a Dream’ speech is emblematic of his work in the Civil Rights Movement.
What was Joseph McCarthy known for during the Red Scare?
Aggressive campaign to root out communism and making unsubstantiated accusations
McCarthyism led to widespread paranoia and damaged many careers.
Who were the Okies?
Migrant workers from Oklahoma fleeing the Dust Bowl in search of better opportunities
They symbolize the desperate measures taken during the Great Depression.
What was General Douglas MacArthur’s role in World War II?
Key military leader in the Pacific Theater and post-war reconstruction of Japan
He also led U.N. forces in the Korean War.
What was Huey Long’s notable program?
‘Share Our Wealth’ program aimed at wealth redistribution during the Great Depression
He was a controversial figure and a populist hero in Louisiana.
What achievement is Charles A. Lindbergh known for?
First person to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean
His flight from New York to Paris in 1927 made him an international hero.
What does Rosie the Riveter symbolize?
Women entering the workforce during World War II
She represents female empowerment and changing societal norms.
Who was A. Philip Randolph?
Labor leader and civil rights activist who organized the 1963 March on Washington
He founded the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the first predominantly African American labor union.
What decision did Harry S. Truman make during WWII?
Decided to drop atomic bombs on Japan to end the war
He also launched the Marshall Plan and implemented the Truman Doctrine.
What were Julius and Ethel Rosenberg accused of?
Espionage for passing atomic secrets to the Soviet Union
Their execution in 1953 highlighted fears of communist infiltration.
What was Thurgood Marshall’s significant legal achievement?
Argued Brown v. Board of Education, which desegregated schools
He was the first African American Supreme Court justice.
What did Betty Friedan’s book, The Feminine Mystique, address?
Challenged traditional roles for women in the 1950s
It helped spark the second wave of feminism in the U.S.
What organization did Cesar Chavez co-found?
The United Farm Workers
He led nonviolent protests for better pay and working conditions for migrant farm workers.
What is Rachel Carson known for?
Author of Silent Spring, highlighting dangers of pesticides
Her work led to changes in U.S. environmental policy.
What is Richard Nixon’s presidency known for?
Foreign policy accomplishments and the Watergate scandal leading to his resignation
His resignation marked a significant moment in U.S. history.
