1. Chapter 17 Section 1
The Election of 1944- Page 370
Ones
What was the million-dollar race and why was it named so?
A race in 1944 Ark. Senatorial race which was investigated for the massive
amount of money.
The G.I. Revolt
What was the G.I. Revolt and what was the lasting impact?
Movement against corruption in government spear headed by veterans to
Ark.
What was the G.I. Bill?
Provided a free college education to veterans they moved onto the statewide.
McMath Takes a Stand
Twos
In what ways did McMath aid to the civil rights battle of African
Americans?
Placed black Arkansans on the state boards.
What was the baby boom and why did it present a problem to public
schools?
Increase in birth rate; there were not enough schools for all of
the kids.
Korea
Why were Americans so afraid of the Soviet Union?
Communism
Threes
What was the Cold War?
A war that went on over threats, but no shots was
fired.
McCarthyism
What was the “red scare”?
A suspension that there were communist in the entertainment
business.

2. Explain what McCarthyism was and what its purpose was.
Government investigation; witch hunt
Fours
What would eventually happen to McCarthy?
People started not to like him.
Who was Silas Hunt?
First African American to be admitted to any southern
university for
professional or graduate coursework.