USA Flashcards
(13 cards)
Who was the U.S. President from 1945 to 1953?
Harry S. Truman
Truman was a Democrat who ended World War II and authorized the atomic bombings.
What significant foreign policy did Truman establish?
Containment policy
This policy was aimed at preventing the spread of communism and marked the beginning of the Cold War.
Who was the U.S. President associated with increased military spending from 1981 to 1984?
Ronald Reagan
Reagan was a Republican known for conservative policies and cutting taxes.
What was Dwight D. Eisenhower’s presidential term?
1953-1961
Eisenhower, a Republican, focused on infrastructure and managing Cold War tensions.
Which U.S. President dealt with the Cuban Missile Crisis?
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy served from 1961 to 1963 and was also involved in the space race.
What major legislation is Lyndon B. Johnson known for?
Civil Rights Act
Johnson, a Democrat from 1963 to 1969, escalated the Vietnam War and initiated the Great Society programs.
What was Richard Nixon’s term in office?
1969-1974
Nixon, a Republican, is known for the policy of Vietnamization and for ending U.S. involvement in Vietnam.
What crisis did Jimmy Carter face during his presidency?
Iran Hostage Crisis
Carter served from 1977 to 1981 and also worked on the Camp David Accords.
Fill in the blank: Harry S. Truman was a _______.
Democrat
True or False: Ronald Reagan was a Democrat.
False
What was a major focus of Eisenhower’s presidency?
Infrastructure
Eisenhower’s administration worked on building the interstate highway system.
Fill in the blank: Lyndon B. Johnson escalated the _______.
Vietnam War
What significant agreement did Jimmy Carter broker?
Camp David Accords
This agreement was a peace treaty between Israel and Egypt.
