Important Terms and Concepts for the Upcoming Exam

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to the Cold War, Civil Rights Movement, the New Deal, and the evolution of political parties in the U.S.

Cold War

A period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States after World War II, characterized by espionage, propaganda, and proxy wars.

African American Civil Rights Movement

A struggle for social justice that aimed to end racial discrimination and secure legal recognition and federal protection of the civil rights of African Americans.

The New Deal

A series of programs and policies implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in response to the Great Depression, aimed at economic recovery and social reform.

Democratic Party

One of the two major political parties in the United States, originally formed in the early 19th century, advocating for a more active role of the government in economic regulation.

Republican Party

One of the two major political parties in the United States, founded in the 1850s, originally emphasizing opposition to the expansion of slavery and advocating for free-market policies.

Reconstruction

The period after the American Civil War when the southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union, lasting from 1865 to 1877.