Civil Rights and Historical Events Review

These flashcards cover key concepts and events related to civil rights, political events, and significant historical figures in U.S. history.

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Cuban Missile Crisis

A 1962 crisis between the United States and the Soviet Union over a Soviet attempt to deploy nuclear missiles in Cuba.

Nixon's Visit to China (1972)

Reduced tensions between the US and China.

Outcome of the Watergate Scandal

Nixon resigned, and Gerald Ford became president.

Baby Boom

A larger than expected generation in the United States born shortly after World War II.

Who signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Lyndon B. Johnson.

Impact of televised news on the Vietnam War

News reports led the public to question American involvement in Vietnam.

National Interstate and Defense Highway Act

A 1956 law authorizing the construction of a national highway system.

Purpose of U.S. interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq

To counter the threat of terrorism.

Impact of the assassinations of MLK and Robert Kennedy

Increased social turmoil.

Detente

A relaxation of tensions between the United States and its two major Communist rivals, the Soviet Union and China.

Lasting effect of the Watergate scandal

Trust in elected officials was undermined.

Medicare

A federal program of health insurance for persons 65 years of age and older.

Why did the U.S. get involved in the Vietnam War

To prevent areas from falling under Communist influence.

Why did Gerald Ford pardon Richard Nixon

He believed the credibility of government would be challenged.

War Powers Act of 1973

The President can send troops immediately but must report to Congress, limiting power to 60 days.

Winner of the 2008 presidential election

Barack Obama.

Ronald Reagan's economic plan (Reaganomics)

Decrease taxes, increase military spending.

Responsible for September 11, 2001 attacks

Al-Qaeda.

Main swing state in the 2000 election

Florida.

Candidates in the 2000 presidential election

George W. Bush and Al Gore.

U.S. President who brokered a notable peace achievement in the Middle East

Jimmy Carter.

Presidents who have been impeached

Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump.

Impeachment

Charges against a president approved by a majority of the House of Representatives.

Goal of Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society

To eliminate poverty and racial prejudice.

Why were Americans taken hostage in Iran

Carter let the shah in the US for medical attention.

U.S. action after September 11, 2001

They planned a war against terrorism.

What happened on September 11, 2001

Terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon.

Camp David Accords

An agreement aimed at peace in the Middle East between Israel and Muslim nations.

Effect of TV, internet, and telephones

They allowed Americans to get and share information more easily.

Date of Robert Kennedy's assassination

June 5, 1968.

Date of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination

April 4, 1968.

Robert Kennedy

A Democrat who ran for president in 1968 promoting civil rights and was assassinated.

Vietnam War

A prolonged war (1954-1975) between North Vietnam and South Vietnam.

Tet Offensive

A massive surprise attack by the Vietcong on South Vietnamese towns and cities in early 1968.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

A leader of the Civil Rights movement.

Controversial action by President Gerald Ford

He pardoned Richard Nixon.

Watergate Scandal

A political scandal involving abuse of power, bribery, and obstruction of justice.