APUSH Section 6 US History: Cold War and Civil Rights Movement (1950s-1960s)

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms and concepts from the lectures on the Cold War and the Civil Rights Movement during the 1950s and 1960s.

Eisenhower Domestic Policies

Refers to the conservative shift in policies during Eisenhower's presidency, including reduced New Deal programs and the expansion of social security.

Military Industrial Complex

The relationship between a country's military and the defense industry, emphasizing technology and funding for arms and military equipment.

Brown v. Board of Education 1954

Landmark Supreme Court case that ruled racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.

Massive Retaliation

Cold War strategy where any Soviet aggression would be met with overwhelming nuclear force.

Mad (Mutually Assured Destruction)

A doctrine of military strategy where both sides possess nuclear weapons capable of destroying each other.

Hungarian Crisis 1953

Nationwide revolt in Hungary against Soviet control, not supported by the West.

U2 Incident

A diplomatic crisis arising from the shooting down of a U.S. spy plane over the Soviet Union and the subsequent capture of its pilot.

Cuban Revolution 1959

The overthrow of U.S.-backed dictator Batista by Fidel Castro, resulting in a communist government.

Civil Rights Movement

A decades-long movement for African American rights, characterized by protests and legal challenges against discrimination.

Montgomery Bus Boycott

A pivotal protest against racial segregation on public buses, sparked by Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat.

Kennedy's New Frontier

Kennedy's domestic program aimed at improving civil rights, education, and healthcare.

Cuban Missile Crisis

A 13-day confrontation in 1962 over Soviet missiles in Cuba, which brought the U.S. and the Soviet Union to the brink of nuclear war.

Voting Rights Act 1965

Legislation aimed at overcoming legal barriers at the state and local levels preventing African Americans from exercising their right to vote.

Black Power Movement

A movement emphasizing racial pride and the creation of black political and cultural institutions.

Southern Strategy

A Republican Party strategy aiming to increase support among white voters in the South by appealing to racism against African Americans.

Elijah Muhammad and Nation of Islam

Leader of the Nation of Islam who preached that Islam provided a better alternative for black Americans.