HIS - America since 1945 - Ch. 1-17

Chapter 1: Post-War Adjustments

• Transition from wartime to peacetime economy.

• Economic boom and the rise of consumerism.

• Beginnings of the Cold War and containment policy.

• Truman's Fair Deal and social changes.

Chapter 2: Early Cold War and Domestic Impact

• Containment policy and formation of NATO.

• Korean War and its implications.

• Rise of McCarthyism and anti-communist sentiment.

• Continued economic prosperity and social changes.

Chapter 3: Eisenhower Era

• Eisenhower's presidency and moderate governance.

• Cold War tensions and nuclear arms race.

• Height of McCarthyism.

• Early civil rights movement and economic prosperity.

Chapter 4: Late 1950s and Early 1960s

• Civil rights movement gains momentum.

• Eisenhower's second term and domestic policies.

• Cultural shifts and economic trends.

• Cold War context and space race.

Chapter 5: Kennedy Administration

• New Frontier policies and social programs.

• Cuban Missile Crisis and Cold War diplomacy.

• Civil rights advancements and challenges.

• Assassination of JFK and its impact.

Chapter 6: Johnson's Great Society

• Great Society programs and War on Poverty.

• Escalation of the Vietnam War.

• Civil rights legislation and social upheaval.

• Cultural changes and counterculture movements.

Chapter 7: Vietnam War and Domestic Turmoil

• Intensification of the Vietnam War.

• Anti-war protests and societal divisions.

• Civil rights struggles and urban unrest.

• Economic challenges and political shifts.

Chapter 8: Nixon's Presidency

• Nixon's domestic policies and economic issues.

• Vietnamization and end of U.S. involvement in Vietnam.

• Watergate scandal and Nixon's resignation.

• Social and cultural changes of the 1970s.

Chapter 9: Ford and Carter Administrations

• Ford's presidency and post-Watergate recovery.

• Carter's focus on human rights and energy crisis.

• Economic challenges and stagflation.

• Continued social and cultural shifts.

Chapter 10: Reagan Era

• Reagan's conservative policies and economic reforms.

• Cold War tensions and the Strategic Defense Initiative.

• Social issues and the rise of the New Right.

• Economic growth and challenges.

Chapter 11: End of the Cold War

• Reagan's second term and foreign policy successes.

• Gorbachev's reforms and the collapse of the Soviet Union.

• End of the Cold War and its global impact.

• Domestic policies and economic trends.

Chapter 12: Bush and Clinton Years

• George H.W. Bush's presidency and Gulf War.

• Clinton's economic policies and social reforms.

• Technological advancements and globalization.

• Political and cultural changes of the 1990s.

Chapter 13: Early 21st Century

• George W. Bush's presidency and 9/11 attacks.

• War on Terror and conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq.

• Economic challenges and the Great Recession.

• Social and political shifts.

Chapter 14: Obama Administration

• Obama's domestic policies and healthcare reform.

• Economic recovery efforts and challenges.

• Social issues and cultural changes.

• Foreign policy and global challenges.

Chapter 15: Trump Era

• Trump's presidency and policy changes.

• Economic trends and trade policies.

• Social and political divisions.

• Global challenges and foreign policy.

Chapter 16: Recent Developments

• Biden's presidency and policy initiatives.

• COVID-19 pandemic and its impact.

• Social justice movements and cultural shifts.

• Economic recovery and global challenges.

Chapter 17: Looking Ahead

• Future challenges and opportunities for the U.S.

• Technological advancements and their implications.

• Social, economic, and political trends.

• Global issues and America's role in the world.

Flashcards

Chapter 1: Post-War Adjustments

• Q: What was the main focus of the U.S. economy after WWII? A: Transitioning from wartime to peacetime economy.

• Q: What policy aimed to contain the spread of communism? A: The Truman Doctrine.

Chapter 2: Early Cold War and Domestic Impact

• Q: What was the U.S. strategy to counter Soviet influence? A: Containment policy.

• Q: What conflict marked a significant military engagement of the Cold War? A: The Korean War.

Chapter 3: Eisenhower Era

• Q: What major infrastructure project was initiated during Eisenhower's presidency? A: The Interstate Highway System.

• Q: What was the period of intense anti-communist suspicion called? A: McCarthyism.

Chapter 4: Late 1950s and Early 1960s

• Q: What Supreme Court decision declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional? A: Brown v. Board of Education.

• Q: What was the U.S. response to the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik? A: Emphasis on science and technology education.

Chapter 5: Kennedy Administration

• Q: What was the name of Kennedy's domestic policy agenda? A: The New Frontier.

• Q: What major Cold War crisis occurred during Kennedy's presidency? A: The Cuban Missile Crisis.

Chapter 6: Johnson's Great Society

• Q: What were Johnson's domestic programs aimed at reducing poverty called? A: The Great Society.

• Q: What war escalated significantly during Johnson's presidency? A: The Vietnam War.

Chapter 7: Vietnam War and Domestic Turmoil

• Q: What was the U.S. strategy to reduce its involvement in Vietnam called? A: Vietnamization.

• Q: What movement gained momentum during this period? A: The civil rights movement.

Chapter 8: Nixon's Presidency

• Q: What scandal led to Nixon's resignation? A: The Watergate scandal.

• Q: What was Nixon's policy to reduce U.S. involvement in Vietnam? A: Vietnamization.

Chapter 9: Ford and Carter Administrations

• Q: What economic issue plagued the U.S. during the 1970s? A: Stagflation.

• Q: What was Carter's focus in foreign policy? A: Human rights.

Chapter 10: Reagan Era

• Q: What was Reagan's economic policy known as? A: Reaganomics.

• Q: What initiative aimed to develop missile defense systems? A: The Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI).

Chapter 11: End of the Cold War

• Q: Who was the Soviet leader whose reforms led to the end of the Cold War? A: Mikhail Gorbachev.

• Q: What was the U.S. policy towards the Soviet Union during Reagan's second term? A: Engagement and negotiation.

Chapter 12: Bush and Clinton Years

• Q: What conflict marked George H.W. Bush's presidency? A: The Gulf War.

• Q: What was a major focus of Clinton's domestic policy? A: Economic reform and social programs.

Chapter 13: Early 21st Century

• Q: What event significantly impacted George W. Bush's presidency? A: The 9/11 attacks.

• Q: What economic crisis occurred during this period? A: The Great Recession.

Chapter 14: Obama Administration

• Q: What major healthcare reform was enacted during Obama's presidency? A: The Affordable Care Act.

• Q: What was a key focus of Obama's foreign policy? A: Ending U.S. involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Chapter 15: Trump Era

• Q: What was a significant focus of Trump's economic policy? A: Trade policies and tax reform.

• Q: What social issue saw increased division during Trump's presidency? A: Immigration and border security.

Chapter 16: Recent Developments

• Q: What global event had a major impact during Biden's presidency? A: The COVID-19 pandemic.

• Q: What movement gained significant attention during this period? A: Social justice movements.

Chapter 17: Looking Ahead

• Q: What are some future challenges mentioned in the book? A: Technological advancements, social, economic, and political trends, and global issues.

Quiz

1. What was the main focus of the U.S. economy after WWII?

2. What policy aimed to contain the spread of communism?

3. What major infrastructure project was initiated during Eisenhower's presidency?

4. What Supreme Court decision declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional?

5. What was the name of Kennedy's domestic policy agenda?

6. What were Johnson's domestic programs aimed at reducing poverty called?

7. What scandal led to Nixon's resignation?

8. What economic issue plagued the U.S. during the 1970s?

9. What was Reagan's economic policy known as?

10. Who was the Soviet leader whose reforms led to the end of the Cold War?

11. What conflict marked George H.W. Bush's presidency?

12. What event significantly impacted George W. Bush's presidency?

13. What major healthcare reform was enacted during Obama's presidency?

14. What was a significant focus of Trump's economic policy?

15. What global event had a major impact during Biden's presidency?