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American History: Post-War Society & Civil Rights Movement

Explore the post-war era societal shifts in America and significant events of the Civil Rights Movement. Learn about the containment policy, suburban sprawl, key figures like Lucille Ball and Nikita Khrushchev, and pivotal moments such as the March on Washington and Watts race riot. Gain insights into the struggles for equality, landmark cases, and the advancements made in civil rights legislation during a transformative period in American history.

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American History: Post-War Society & Civil Rights Movement

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  1. America’s Time Unit 9 APUSH Review

  2. On Your Mark... Get Set... Let's Go!!

  3. War in this country was an expression of the U.S. policy of containment against communism. This limited “police action” ended in a stalemate. • Korea

  4. What term refers to the spreading out of suburban areas away from the central cities? • Suburban Sprawl

  5. To act or behave in agreement with current customs or beliefs is the definition of what word? • Conform

  6. This town was typical of the new pre-planned suburban communities that were developing after the war. • Levittown (PA, NJ, NY)

  7. This actress was featured on one of the most popular television shows of the fifties. Who is she and on what show did she perform? • Lucille Ball (Arnaz) • I Love Lucy

  8. Elvis Presley and Bill Haley were examples of musicians who played this new type of sound born in the fifties. • Rock and Roll

  9. He was the new leader of the USSR after the death of Stalin. • Nikita Khrushchev

  10. He was the reckless anti-communist crusader whose accusations ruined many lives. • Senator Joseph McCarthy (R-WI)

  11. What veiled threat did Eisenhower make to encourage talks ending the Korean Conflict? • The use of nuclear weapons

  12. Events in French Indochina prompted fears that this theory would become a reality in Southeast Asia. • Domino Theory

  13. What case did the landmark civil rights case Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, KS (1954) overturn? • Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)

  14. The Eisenhower Doctrine concentrated on this region of the world. • The Middle East

  15. This embarrassing 1960 event prompted Khrushchev to call off a meeting with Eisenhower. • The U-2 Spy Plane Incident

  16. This man was the unpopular leader of South Vietnam until 1963. His govt. was known for its corruption, lack of reforms, and suppression of Buddhism. • Ngo Dinh Diem

  17. In what major way would a twelve year-old be affected by the Soviet launching of Sputnik. • More emphasis on math and science in school

  18. What was the issue in the protests that took place in Greensboro, NC in 1960? • Segregation of the lunch counter at a department store

  19. Blacks in Alabama marched from this place to Montgomery to highlight Alabama’s failure to guarantee voting rights. • Selma

  20. One of the worst race riots in U.S. history took place in this section of Los Angeles in 1965. • Watts

  21. Which group in the Civil Rights Movement had a reputation for violence despite the positive work that it performed in communities? • The Black Panthers

  22. Which minority group in the U.S. was controlled by the government with a policy called “termination”? • Native Americans

  23. At what event did Martin Luther King, Jr. give his famous “I have a dream” speech? • The 1963 March on Washington

  24. Who was the first American in space? • Alan Shepard

  25. Who was the first astronaut to walk on the moon? • Neil Armstrong

  26. Who was sworn in as president aboard Air Force One on November 22, 1963? • Lyndon Baines Johnson

  27. Which organization was Malcolm X a member of? • The Black Muslim Movement • Founded by Elijah Muhammad

  28. Which organization was formed to fight for equality for women? • National Organization for Women (NOW)

  29. Specifically, what were the Freedom Riders protesting? • Segregation on Interstate buses

  30. During Freedom Summer, what were northern white volunteers trying to do? • Register Southern blacks to vote

  31. What was the name of the investigative body that looked into the assassination of Kennedy? • The Warren Commission • Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during 1950’s & 60’s

  32. This city had the reputation of reacting the most violently to black protestors? • Birmingham, AL

  33. What was the first non-violent protest led by MLK? • Montgomery Bus Boycott

  34. Who was the NAACP lawyer who argued the Brown v. Board of Education case? • Thurgood Marshall

  35. These were the segregation laws in force in the South. • Jim Crow Laws

  36. She was the author of The Feminine Mystique. • Betty Friedan

  37. Other than his religious beliefs, identify another factor viewed by some to be a weakness of JFK in the 1960 campaign. • Young (43) • Undistinguished record in Congress

  38. Which of the following 4 items was Kennedy’s top domestic priority? • Fighting Crime • Ending Segregation • Improving the economy • Solving the Energy Crisis Improving the economy

  39. Following his election as president, what legislative problem did JFK face ? • Without a mandate, getting legislation passed was very difficult

  40. What was the most significant promise that the U.S. had to make in the negotiations that ended the Cuban Missile Crisis? • The U.S. would not invade Cuba

  41. This major civil rights legislation passed through Congress at the strong urging of LBJ. • Civil Rights Act of 1964

  42. If a police office fails to inform you of your 5th amendment right to protection from self-incrimination, what Supreme Court decision has (s)he violated? • Miranda v. Arizona

  43. This Congressional action in 1964 gave LBJ the power to take all necessary actions to protect U.S. personnel in Vietnam. • The Tonkin Gulf Resolution

  44. With what two nations did Nixon pursue improved relations after historic visits in 1972? • The People’s Republic of China • The Soviet Union

  45. A woman’s constitutional right to an abortion is affirmed by this 1973 Supreme Court decision. • Roe v. Wade

  46. Name the first and last American Presidents to serve during the time of U.S. involvement in Vietnam • Truman • Ford

  47. How many Americans were killed in the Vietnam War? • 58,000

  48. What were the countries of Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam referred to as during the period of French colonial rule? • French Indochina

  49. He formed the Vietminh in 1941 to rid Vietnam of outside influences. • Ho Chi Minh

  50. In what year did the North Vietnamese ultimately win control of the country of Vietnam? • 1975

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