1950s - 1960s

What marked the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement in America?

The abolition of slavery and subsequent key events leading to the Civil War.

What were the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments significant for?

They granted freedom, citizenship, and voting rights.

What court case legalized 'separate but equal'?

Plessy v. Ferguson (1896).

What event sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

Rosa Parks refusing to give up her bus seat (1955).

What was the outcome of Brown v. Board of Education?

It struck down segregation in schools (1954).

What major legislation ended segregation in public places?

Civil Rights Act (1964).

What was a major impact of the Voting Rights Act (1965)?

It ended literacy tests and boosted Black voter turnout.

What was the Truman Doctrine?

A policy providing aid to countries to prevent the spread of communism.

What event was a U.S. response to the Soviet blockade of Berlin?

Berlin Airlift (1948-49).

What was the significance of the Korean War?

North Korea invaded South Korea, leading to UN intervention.

What was the GI Bill?

Legislation that provided benefits to veterans, contributing to a post-war economic boom.

What was Dynamic Conservatism?

A political approach that was socially liberal but economically conservative.

What were key features of the 1960 election?

It was notable for the first televised debate between JFK and Nixon.

What did JFK's New Frontier promote?

Support for civil rights, peace corps, and advancements in the space race.

What was the Tet Offensive?

A major surprise attack by North Vietnamese forces during the Vietnam War in 1968.

What is the significance of the Paris Peace Accords?

They marked the beginning of the end of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War.

What is 'Silent Spring'?

A book by Rachel Carson that spurred the environmental movement.

What was the role of the American Indian Movement?

A civil rights organization focused on Native American issues.

What event established the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?

The environmental concerns stemming from works like 'Silent Spring' led to its establishment in 1970.