HIS - America since 1945 - Ch. 1-17

only chapter 1 through 17 are covered

What was the main focus of the U.S. economy after WWII?

Transitioning from wartime to peacetime economy.

What policy aimed to contain the spread of communism?

The Truman Doctrine.

What was the U.S. strategy to counter Soviet influence?

Containment policy.

What conflict marked a significant military engagement of the Cold War?

The Korean War.

What major infrastructure project was initiated during Eisenhower's presidency?

The Interstate Highway System.

What was the period of intense anti-communist suspicion called?

McCarthyism.

What Supreme Court decision declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional?

Brown v. Board of Education.

What was the U.S. response to the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik?

Emphasis on science and technology education.

What was the name of Kennedy's domestic policy agenda?

The New Frontier.

What major Cold War crisis occurred during Kennedy's presidency?

The Cuban Missile Crisis.

What were Johnson's domestic programs aimed to reduce poverty called?

The Great Society.

What war escalated significantly during Johnson's presidency?

The Vietnam War.

What was the U.S. strategy to reduce its involvement in Vietnam called?

Vietnamization.

What movement gained momentum during the 60’s?

The civil rights movement.

What scandal led to Nixon's resignation?

The Watergate scandal.

Nixon's policy to reduce U.S. involvement in Vietnam is known as …

Vietnamization.

What economic issue plagued the U.S. during the 1970s?

Stagflation.

What was Carter's focus in foreign policy?

Human rights.

What was Reagan's economic policy known as?

Reaganomics.

What initiative aimed to develop missile defense systems?

The Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI).

Who was the Soviet leader whose reforms led to the end of the Cold War?

Mikhail Gorbachev.

What was the U.S. policy towards the Soviet Union during Reagan's second term?

Engagement and negotiation.

What conflict marked George H.W. Bush's presidency?

The Gulf War.

What was a major focus of Clinton's domestic policy?

Economic reform and social programs.

What event significantly impacted George W. Bush's presidency?

The 9/11 attacks.

What economic crisis that happened during the 1960’s early 70’s period?

The Great Recession.

What major healthcare reform was enacted during Obama's presidency?

The Affordable Care Act.

Was a key focus of Obama's foreign policy

Ending U.S. involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan.

What was a significant focus of Trump's economic policy?

Trade policies and tax reform.

What social issue saw increased division during Trump's presidency?

Immigration and border security.

What global event had a major impact during Biden's presidency?

The COVID-19 pandemic.

What movement gained significant attention during the 50’s and 60’s period?

Social justice movements.

What are some future challenges mentioned in the book?

• Technological advancements

• social, economic, and political trends

• Global issues.