Final Exam in US History 2

Set of secret alliances Large military build up among the word powers Arguments over colonies

remain neutral

New German submarine attacks (Lusitania)

build a lasting peace

a League of Nations all nations eventually give up their colonies all nations in Europe should be a democracy

the social process of absorbing one cultural group into harmony with another, i.e. "becoming American"

the creation of the League of Nations

movement of over 300,000 African American from the rural south into Northern cities between 1914 and 1920

conservative, right

liberal, left

the doctrine that government should not interfere in business/individual affairs

radio

automobile

electricity in homes

a period in the 1920s when African-American achievements in art and music and literature flourished

jazz

Americans greatly in debt

people not able to pay back loans

buying on margin

guarantees a minimal income for the elderly and disabled

stop bank panics

create public works programs

America's entry into WWII

increased its regulation of business and began to provide a safety net for the poor and unemployed

recovery reform relief

Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941

outline's America's goals in fighting

Allied troops invade France to free it from Nazi control. June 6, 1944

fought in segregated unites

do jobs traditionally given to men while men are fighting overseas

Japanese Americans being forced to live in internment camps

stop the spread of communism

plan to rebuild much of Europe's economy

the Soviet Union, communism

North Atlantic Treaty Organization; an alliance made to defend one another if they were attacked by any other country; US, England, France, Canada, Western European countries

stop the spread of communism

stopped communism from spreading in Korea

had the United States build more nuclear weapons & threatened the use of nuclear weapons

Congress has meetings to find communist spies

Russia secretly put nuclear weapons in Cuba

communism could easily spread from one nation to its neighbors

finding ways to cooperate with your enemy/opponent Nixon used this with China & USSR.

Nixon's plan for the slow removal of US combat troops from Vietnam

Both the United States of America and the Soviet Union built up huge arsenals of atomic weapons and ballistic missiles. It led to destructive conflicts like the Vietnam War and the Korean War. The Soviet Union collapsed due to economic weaknesses. Communism collapsed worldwide. Russia became more democratic.

Growth of Suburbs

sit-ins marches boycotts

schools to be racially integrated

Prohibits racial and gender discrimination

King supported only non-violent protest, Malcolm X supported "any means necessary"

Gave the federal government the power to enforce voting laws if local officials did not

announced that women had a right to an abortion early in pregnancy

requires employers to hire minorities to make up for past discrimination

Required all companies to help people with disabilities in the work place

equal physical education facilities for men and women

grants for education, homes or businesses

eliminate economic and political inequality

National health insurance program for people over 65

Requires national government to make rules to reduce pollution

American become more suspicious of politicians and government

The first easing of tension in the Middle East occurred as Egypt and Israel met with President Carter and signed this document. Reduced tension of war.

conservative

liberal

It is a decade of economic prosperity as the middle class expands for white Americans. This is a time of major technological change and the invention of many new consumer goods. African-Americans begin to take pride in their heritage. The majority of Americans support limited government involvement int he nation's problems as Republicans control the White House.

It is a decade of great sacrifice and fear as the nation faces economics problems and the challenge of aggressive dictators. Democrats hold the White House. Women are taking on new social roles. While not at war, more Americans are becoming convinced that we must end our isolationist policies.

It is a decade of great social change as many groups challenge traditional values and beliefs. There is great social discontent even though government is passing many laws to address many social problems. Contributing also to this discontent is a growing anger on the part of young people over American involvement in a foreign war.

It is a decade of economic prosperity as the middle class expands for white Americans. this is a time of major technological change and the invention of many new consumer consumer goods. African-Americans begin to demand political equality. The majority of Americans support limited government involvement in the nation's problems as Republicans control the White House. People are content and support a policy of challenging communism around the world.

It is a decade of economic problems as the nation changes its foreign policy from challenging communism around the world to detente. The politics of the time are more conservative as Americans react to almost a decade of social protest and unrest. Disco and Pong are popular.

Conservative presidents in the White House & Women achieved greater political equality with men