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What character tried to recruit women to fill jobs left vacant by men?
Rosie the Riveter
What was the date of Pearl Harbor?
December 7 th, 1941
Name the 2 causes of WWII.
Political instability and economic devastation in Europe resulting from WWI The Rise of Fascism
What was the most long lasting and negative impact on Americans at home during WWII?
Japanese Americans being put into internment camps
Put these events in order: 1.Germany invaded France 2.Battle of Stalingrad 3.D-Day 4.Germany invaded Poland 5.Japan bombed Pearl Harbor
4. Germany invaded Poland 1.Germany invaded France 5.Japan bombed Pearl Harbor 2.Battle of Stalingrad 3. D-Day
Freedom Rides, sit- ins, and marches are all examples of what?
Passive resistance
What court case ruled that separate but equal was illegal?
Brown vs Board of Education
Who worked hard to expand the rights of women and other minorities?
Eleanor Roosevelt
Who became famous from his role in leading the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
Martin Luther King Jr.
What act prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
What was the peace keeping organization that was formed after WWII?
United Nations
Who desegregated the armed forces?
President Harry Truman
How was Germany divided after WWII?
Occupied by American, British, French, and Soviet
After WWII, what did many business converted production to?
Consumer Goods
What was the result of the merging of labor unions after WWII?
Workers gained more benefits Workers earned higher salaries Unions became more powerful
What two countries were involved in the Cold War?
United States and Soviet Union
Why did the United States get involved in the Vietnam War?
They wanted to stop the spread of communism.
What theory was applied to South Vietnam and believed that if one country falls to communism other will follow?
Domino Theory
What country helped out North Korea during the Korean War?
China
What challenges did the US face after the Cold War?
When should the US intervene militarily in other countries Environmental challenges and global issues like trade, jobs, and diseases
What state is San Antonio in?
Texas
Which region contains Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho?
Rocky Mountains
What can you call the 48 connected states?
Contiguous or Continental United States
What state had a major tragedy on December 7 th, 1941?
Hawaii
Name the regions of this trip in order: I fly from VA to Chicago to San Francisco to Denver to New Orleans
1.Southeast 2.Midwest 3.Pacific 4.Rocky Mts. 5.Southeast
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How was the US economy after WWII and what changes happened to the economy?
The economy was strong and rapidly growing. Rationing was over and production moved to consumer goods Labor Unions merged and became stronger, giving workers more benefits and higher wages