Untitled Flashcards Set

What was President Eisenhower warning about when he spoke of the “military-industrial complex”?

The conjunction of 'an immense military establishment' with a 'permanent arms industry'—with an influence felt in 'every office' in the land.

What were some of the factors that contributed to the material abundance of the United States in the 1950s?

Post-war economic expansion, increased consumer spending, and technological advancements.

What prior Supreme Court doctrine was overturned by the decision in Brown v. Board of Education (1954)?

'Separate but equal'.

What type of insurance coverage did the medicare program provide?

Medical insurance for individuals ages 65 or older.

What was the most important factor in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

This act prohibited discrimination in public places, provided for integrating schools and other public facilities, and made employment discrimination illegal.

What economic condition is described by the term “stagflation”?

High inflation and slow economic growth, often accompanied by high unemployment.

How did the Cuban Missile Crisis impact the relationship between the US and the Soviet Union?

It played an important part in Nikita Khrushchev's fall from power and the Soviet Union's determination to achieve nuclear parity with the United States.

What specific power did the Gulf of Tonkin resolution grant the President?

The authority to 'take all necessary measures' to repel any armed attack against U.S. forces in Southeast Asia and prevent further aggression.

What was the primary goal of the U.S. policy of detente with the Soviet Union?

To reduce nuclear tensions.

What was a core belief of the new conservative movement in the 1970s regarding government intervention in the economy?

Advocated for reduced government spending, tax cuts, free markets, deregulation, and privatization.

What specific event initiated the Watergate scandal?

The break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters linked to Nixon’s reelection campaign.

What was President Reagan’s initial economic strategy to address the struggling economy?

Fiscal restraint, reduced government spending, tax reforms, deregulation, and economic growth.

How was public and Congressional support for Operation Desert Storm characterized?

Initially high support, but it began to decline once objectives shifted.

Why did many Americans oppose President Clinton’s impeachment?

They viewed it as politically motivated and unnecessary, punishing him for personal affairs rather than serious breaches of presidential duties.

What was the outcome of the popular vote and the electoral college vote in the 2000 presidential election for George W. Bush?

Bush received 50,456,002 popular votes and 271 electoral votes.

What is a primary source?

A firsthand account of what happened; an original document, object, or person.

What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement in an essay or other written work?

To present the main idea of the text.

What types of sources do professional historians utilize in their work?

Primary sources, material artifacts, and secondary sources.

What characteristic do professional historians strive to maintain when researching and writing about the past?

Objective and rigorous.

Besides direct quoting, what other action involving another person’s work is considered plagiarism?

Not citing your sources, not using quotation marks, and/or not giving credit.