What was the Marshall Plan?
US economic aid to rebuild Europe after WWII.
What was the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
What did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 do?
Ended discriminatory voting practices.
What was the Anti-War Movement?
Protests against the Vietnam War.
What was the significance of the Red Scare?
A period of intense fear of communism in the US, leading to investigations and restrictions on civil liberties.
What was the purpose of HUAC?
Investigated suspected communists in the US.
What was the impact of the end of segregation?
Aimed to end racial segregation and discrimination.
What was the significance of the Economic Boom post-WWII?
Post-WWII prosperity led to a growing middle class.
What was the impact of the rise of conservatism?
Both the left and right criticized liberal policies.
What was the impact of the Radical Left?
Called for more drastic changes.
Define Containment.
US strategy to prevent the spread of communism.
What is the Military-Industrial Complex?
Close relationship between the military and defense industries.
Define the Red Scare.
Fear of communist infiltration in the US.
What is Grassroots Activism?
Marches, sit-ins, and protests for social change.
Define the Black Power Movement.
Emphasized racial pride and self-determination for African Americans.
What is Suburbanization?
Growth of suburbs and a new lifestyle outside of cities.
Define the 'American Dream'.
The ideal of a prosperous life with a home, family, and success.
What was the 1960s Counterculture?
A rejection of traditional values by young people.
Define Liberalism (in this context).
Emphasis on individual rights and freedoms.
What is the Conservative Movement?
Advocated for less government and traditional values.
What was the role of the United Nations?
An international organization for peace and cooperation.
