Unit 8 History

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    What was the Cold War?

    A conflict characterized by political tension and ideological rivalry.

    What is containment?

    A strategy aimed at preventing the expansion of communism.

    Who created the containment idea?

    The concept was developed by a U.S. diplomat.

    What was the Truman Doctrine?

    A commitment to support nations resisting communism.

    What was the Marshall Plan?

    An initiative to aid European recovery post-WWII.

    What was NATO?

    An alliance formed for mutual defense against aggression.

    What was the Korean War?

    A conflict that divided Korea into two opposing ideologies.

    What is the domino theory?

    The belief that the fall of one nation to communism could trigger others.

    What was NSC-68?

    A document advocating for a significant military buildup.

    Who was Joseph McCarthy?

    A politician known for his anti-communist investigations.

    What is McCarthyism?

    A campaign against alleged communists without substantial evidence.

    What was the Red Scare?

    A period marked by heightened fears of communist influence.

    What was the GI Bill?

    Legislation providing benefits to returning veterans.

    What is suburbanization?

    The trend of population movement from urban to suburban areas.

    What was Levittown?

    A model for mass-produced suburban housing.

    What was Brown v. Board?

    A landmark case that declared school segregation unconstitutional.

    What was the Civil Rights Act (1964)?

    Legislation aimed at ending discrimination in various sectors.

    What was the Voting Rights Act (1965)?

    A law designed to protect the voting rights of minorities.

    What was the Vietnam War?

    A military conflict aimed at preventing the spread of communism in Southeast Asia.

    What was the War Powers Act?

    Legislation that restricts the president's ability to deploy troops without congressional approval.