Update APUSH Reading quiz 7

Atlantic Charter

Agreement signed in 1941 emphasizing resolving ideological differences through diplomatic means using a governing body (UN).

Brinksmanship

John Foster Dulles’ strategy of tense confrontations, pushing to the brink of war for concessions.

Containment

US policy of preventing Soviet expansion instead of creating a unified world.

Dien Bien Phu

Siege where French forces requested American help against Vietnamese revolutionaries; US intervention was declined by Eisenhower.

Douglas MacArthur

Led American/UN forces in Korean War; conflicted with Truman over military strategy.

Fidel Castro

Cuban leader who instituted radical reforms and collapsed US-Cuba relations after overthrowing Batista in 1959.

George F. Kennan

Diplomat who advocated for long-term containment of communism in the USSR.

John Foster Dulles

Key figure in 1950s American foreign policy, known for promoting 'massive retaliation' to communist threats.

Korean War

Conflict initiated by North Korea's invasion of South Korea, leading to UN military intervention.

Mao Zedong

Chinese communist leader who opposed Chiang Kai-shek, leading to the establishment of communist control.

Marshall Plan

George C. Marshall's initiative to provide economic aid to European countries post-WWII.

National Security Act

1947 Act that reorganized military structures and established the Department of Defense.

NATO

Military alliance formed in 1949, ensuring mutual defense among member countries.

NSC-68

National Security Council report stressing that the US must stop communism anywhere, increasing defense spending.

Truman Doctrine

US policy to support countries resisting communist subjugation, notably Greece and Turkey.

United Nations

International organization established post-WWII to promote peace and cooperation among nations.

Warsaw Pact

Military alliance formed by the USSR and Eastern Europe in response to NATO.

Yalta Conference

1945 meeting where Allied leaders discussed post-war reorganization, disagreements on Poland and Germany ensued.

Alger Hiss

Former state department official accused of espionage and convicted for perjury in the late 1940s.

Allen Ginsberg

Member of the 'beats,' known for his poem 'Howl' criticizing American society.

Beats

Young poets and artists critical of bureaucracy and middle-class society during the 1950s.

Echo Park

Site of proposed dam project opposed by environmentalists like the Sierra Club.

Elvis Presley

Cultural icon symbolizing youthful rebellion and the fusion of black musical styles with popular music.

Fair Deal

Truman's post-war domestic program that aimed to expand social welfare, but faced political opposition.

HUAC

House Un-American Activities Committee, known for investigating alleged communist activities in Hollywood.

J.D. Salinger

Author of 'Catcher in the Rye,' focusing on themes of alienation and identity.

Jack Kerouac

Wrote 'On the Road,' chronicling the experiences of the Beat Generation.

Jonas Salk

Developer of the polio vaccine.

Joseph McCarthy

Senator known for anti-communist pursuits and accusations during the Red Scare.

Julius and Ethel Rosenberg

Executed for espionage, accused of passing atomic secrets to the Soviets.

Levittown

Post-WWII suburb known for its mass-produced homes.

McCarthyism

The practice of making accusations without proper regard for evidence, particularly against alleged communists.

Michael Harrington

Author of 'The Other America,' highlighting poverty in the United States.

Saul Bellow

Novelist known for works examining the complexities of modern life.

Sputnik

First artificial satellite launched by the USSR, marking the beginning of the space race.

Taft-Hartley Act

Labor legislation aimed at limiting the power of unions.

Thomas E. Dewey

Republican presidential candidate known for his run against Harry Truman in 1948.

UNIVAC

First commercial computer, symbolizing advances in technology.

Whittaker Chambers

Accused Alger Hiss, revealing concerns about communist infiltration in the government.

William H. Whyte Jr.

Author of 'The Organization Man,' exploring the impact of corporate culture.

William Levitt

Pioneer of suburban home construction in post-war America.