US Hsitory Final

Why did the Cold War Start

Communism vs Democracy, There were disagreements on how to split up Germany following World War 2

What was the Iron Curtain

The Iron Curtain was the diving wall between Soviet Russia and the rest of the world, mean tto seal them off.

When was the iron curtain put up

March 5th, 1946

What was the truman docotrine

Provided economic and military aid for coutnries threatened by the influence of communism

What was the domino effect

The fear that when one country fell into communism tha the countries surrounding it would aswell

What was the Marshall Plan

Aimed to provide aid to European countries after World War 2 and attempted to prevent the spread of communism.

What was containment

The strategy of limitin gthe expansion of aggressive powers like Germany and Japan through alliances and militayr resistance.

Why was the communist revolution in China important?

Led to the establishment of the Peoples Republic of china led by Mao Zedong, altered the countries political, social and economic landscape.

What were satellite states?

States in Europe that are politically and economically dependent to a more powerful nation, Eastern European countries were satellite states for Russia.

Why was NATO important

Was an alliance of Western Powers against the Soviet Union expansion, ensured the safety of member states

Why was the Warsaw Pact important

It was a military alliance between the SOviet Union and the Eastern European Satellite states

What was the Belrin airlift

Was a mission from the Western Allies to provide supplies to West Berin during the Soviet blockade.

What was the Berlin Wall

A physical barrier constructed by Eastern germany that seperated Eastern Berlin (Communist) and Western Berlin (Democracy)

What was the bay of pigs invasion

a mission to invade cuba by Cuban Exiles to overthrow Castro, it was funded by the US

When did the bay of pigs invasion happen

In April of 1961

What was the Cuban Missle Crisis

The Soviet Union installed bases on Cuba and were planning on bombing the United States and go to nuclear war

When did the Cuban Missle Crisis Happen

October of 1962

What was the Race for the Moon

a battle between the Soviet Union and The US to try and put the first man on the moon, the battle ended when the US won by putting Neil Armstrong on the Moon

Why were the Summer Olympics of 1980 important

The United States led a boycott of the Olympic Games of 198 in Moscow to protest the invasion of Afghanistan

Why were the Summer Olympics of 1984 important

This time the Olympics were held in Los Angeles and the Soviet Union led a protest by not participating

What was Mcarthyism

When Senator Joseph Mcarthy accused several government officials of being Communists with no real evidence to back it

What did McCarthyism symbolize

It was known as the second red scare, it was also a tactic of fear mongering to deter voters from voting for the left

What were some of the actions of McCarthyism

Investigations into alleged communist led by Joseph McCarthy, the establishment of the HUAC (House Unamerican Commitee)

What was Brikmanship

When one or both countries would do actions in order to scare the other side into backing down

What was detente

The relaxation or easing of tensions between the Soviet Union and the United States

What was Plessy Vs Furgason

Determined that Segregation Laws in the US were valid within the constitution, estbalished seperate but equal laws

What was the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Prohibited discrimination of people on the basis of race, gender, color, religion or sex

What was the civil rights act of 1968

Prohibited the limited sale of housing based on race, gender, color, religion or sex

What was the voting rights act of 1965

Enabled African Americans to vote and banned the tactics thta were designed to keep African Americans from going to the polls

Why was the March on Washington Important

Demanded an end ot segragation, fair wages, educational and economic justice

Why was the Birmingham campaign important

Birmgham was considered to be the most segregated town in the United states but it housed one of the alrgest civil rights movement that helped kickstart support for the Civil Rights Act of 1965

Why was Selma Alabama Important

People in Selma marched to the capital of Montgomery, Alabama to ensure that black people could vote

When did the Berlin Wall come down

November 9th, 1989

When was the Soviet Union disbanned

December 25th, 1991