UNITED STATES AND THE POST-COLD WAR WORLD (1991 TO PRESENT)-American Studies

What was the primary goal of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

To end racial segregation in public places

What was the main goal of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) during the Civil Rights Movement?

Ending racial segregation in public schools

How has the perspective of the founders of the National Organization for Women (NOW) been expressed in action?

NOW has lobbied for legislation guaranteeing equal rights for women

Which medical advancement most contributed to increased life expectancy between 1935 and 1965?

Discovery of antibiotics

What was the main purpose of the Interstate Highway Act of 1956?

To improve national defense mobility

What was the primary purpose of the Interstate Highway System, initiated in the 1950s?

To provide a faster evacuation route in case of nuclear attack

What was one effect of the increase in the Hispanic population in the United States after the passage of the 1965 Immigration Act?

An increase in funding for bilingual education programs

Match the following population migrations with their effects in the late 20th century:

Increase in immigration → Political power shifting south and west

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution lowered the voting age to 18?

26th Amendment

Which of the following best describes the impact of the GI Bill after World War II?

It expanded educational and economic opportunities for veterans

How did the shift from manufacturing to service industries impact the American economy in the late 20th century?

Growth of service sector employment

The USA PATRIOT Act was passed in response to which event?

The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001

Which act was signed into law in 2001 for the purpose of strengthening America's national security to combat terrorism?

The USA PATRIOT Act

What was a criticism made about the U.S. government's treatment of enemy combatants after the attacks of September 11, 2001?

Detainees were tortured in violation of international law

Which statement best describes the focus of U.S. foreign policy following the attacks of September 11, 2001?

Combatting stateless enemy combatants

What role did the Interstate Highway System play in national defense?

It improved military mobility and response time

How did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 affect employment?

It established workplace discrimination protections

What impact did Hispanic immigration have on American education after 1965?

It increased demand for bilingual programs

What characterized the economic changes of the late 20th century?

Growth of service sector employment

How did the Interstate Highway System affect American society?

It promoted suburban development