United States History Ch. 19 Section 1 Notesskorbar7
Kennedy launched new strategies to respond to the Cold War threats, including flexible military response, the Alliance for Progress, and Peace Corps volunteers. The Bay of Pigs invasion failed to overthrow Castro in Cuba. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, the U.S. and USSR came close to nuclear war but reached agreements to establish a hotline and remove missiles from Turkey and Cuba. Kennedy and Khrushchev signed a Nuclear Test Ban Treaty and the Berlin Wall was built, symbolizing East-West divisions.
Freedom Summer in 1964 saw over 1,000 volunteers help register African American voters in Mississippi, though 3 volunteers were murdered. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was passed, banning literacy tests and allowing federal oversight of elections. However, discrimination and poverty still plagued urban areas, leading to riots in cities like Watts, Newark, and Detroit in 1967. Meanwhile, leaders like Malcolm X and the Black Panthers advocated for more militant approaches than King's nonviolence.
United States History Ch. 18 Section 1 Notesskorbar7
The document summarizes early efforts for equality in the 1940s-1950s. It discusses how African Americans challenged segregation through legal and protest efforts such as the Montgomery bus boycott. The Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional, though it faced resistance from Southern states. The Montgomery bus boycott launched Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement by proving that nonviolent protests could successfully demand change. However, segregation and discrimination remained widespread even after these early victories.
United States History Ch. 18 Section 2 Notesskorbar7
Student activists engaged in sit-ins and freedom rides to protest segregation, gaining the support of organizations like SNCC and attracting the opposition of segregationists. The violent protests in Birmingham and the March on Washington put pressure on Kennedy to propose civil rights legislation. The bill faced resistance through an 80-day filibuster, but passed after Johnson became president, and was signed in 1964 as the Civil Rights Act, banning segregation and discrimination.
United States History Ch. 20 Section 3 Notesskorbar7
The Vietnam War deeply divided American society. As the war dragged on with no clear victory, opposition to the war grew on college campuses and beyond. The Tet Offensive of 1968 shocked many Americans and increased doubts about the war. In the 1968 presidential election, anti-war Democrats Eugene McCarthy and Robert Kennedy challenged Lyndon Johnson, who chose not to run for re-election. Ultimately, Republican Richard Nixon was elected by appealing to those not protesting the war.
United States History Ch. 20 Section 1 Notesskorbar7
The United States became involved in Vietnam for several reasons: to support its ally France in fighting communism, to prevent the spread of communism according to the Domino Theory, and to defend an anti-communist South Vietnamese government. Despite aid from the US, France was defeated by Vietnamese independence forces at Dien Bien Phu in 1954. The US increased its involvement over the following decade through sending advisors to South Vietnam, and the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution of 1964 granted President Johnson broad war powers without a declaration of war, enabling the escalation of US troops in Vietnam.
1) In the late 1930s and early 1940s, Germany rapidly conquered much of Europe using their new blitzkrieg tactics, defeating Poland, Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. Britain was able to evacuate many troops from Dunkirk but stood alone against Germany.
2) Meanwhile, Japan attacked the U.S. at Pearl Harbor in 1941 and soon controlled vast territories in Asia and the Pacific. However, this brought the U.S. fully into the war on the Allied side.
3) By 1942, the tide began to turn as the Soviets defeated German forces at Stalingrad and the Allies won victories in North Africa and the Pacific at Midway. Over the next
United States History Ch. 20 Section 4 Notesskorbar7
1. Nixon withdrew U.S. troops from Vietnam under a policy of Vietnamization, secretly bombing Cambodia. Protests against the war escalated, with the killing of students at Kent State.
2. The Paris Peace Accords were signed in 1973, establishing a ceasefire but leaving North Vietnamese troops in the South. South Vietnam fell to the communists in 1975.
3. The Vietnam War had lasting impacts on America, including over 58,000 U.S. deaths, loss of trust in leaders, and reluctance to intervene abroad.
United States History Ch. 19 Section 1 Notesskorbar7
Kennedy launched new strategies to respond to the Cold War threats, including flexible military response, the Alliance for Progress, and Peace Corps volunteers. The Bay of Pigs invasion failed to overthrow Castro in Cuba. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, the U.S. and USSR came close to nuclear war but reached agreements to establish a hotline and remove missiles from Turkey and Cuba. Kennedy and Khrushchev signed a Nuclear Test Ban Treaty and the Berlin Wall was built, symbolizing East-West divisions.
Freedom Summer in 1964 saw over 1,000 volunteers help register African American voters in Mississippi, though 3 volunteers were murdered. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was passed, banning literacy tests and allowing federal oversight of elections. However, discrimination and poverty still plagued urban areas, leading to riots in cities like Watts, Newark, and Detroit in 1967. Meanwhile, leaders like Malcolm X and the Black Panthers advocated for more militant approaches than King's nonviolence.
United States History Ch. 18 Section 1 Notesskorbar7
The document summarizes early efforts for equality in the 1940s-1950s. It discusses how African Americans challenged segregation through legal and protest efforts such as the Montgomery bus boycott. The Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional, though it faced resistance from Southern states. The Montgomery bus boycott launched Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement by proving that nonviolent protests could successfully demand change. However, segregation and discrimination remained widespread even after these early victories.
United States History Ch. 18 Section 2 Notesskorbar7
Student activists engaged in sit-ins and freedom rides to protest segregation, gaining the support of organizations like SNCC and attracting the opposition of segregationists. The violent protests in Birmingham and the March on Washington put pressure on Kennedy to propose civil rights legislation. The bill faced resistance through an 80-day filibuster, but passed after Johnson became president, and was signed in 1964 as the Civil Rights Act, banning segregation and discrimination.
United States History Ch. 20 Section 3 Notesskorbar7
The Vietnam War deeply divided American society. As the war dragged on with no clear victory, opposition to the war grew on college campuses and beyond. The Tet Offensive of 1968 shocked many Americans and increased doubts about the war. In the 1968 presidential election, anti-war Democrats Eugene McCarthy and Robert Kennedy challenged Lyndon Johnson, who chose not to run for re-election. Ultimately, Republican Richard Nixon was elected by appealing to those not protesting the war.
United States History Ch. 20 Section 1 Notesskorbar7
The United States became involved in Vietnam for several reasons: to support its ally France in fighting communism, to prevent the spread of communism according to the Domino Theory, and to defend an anti-communist South Vietnamese government. Despite aid from the US, France was defeated by Vietnamese independence forces at Dien Bien Phu in 1954. The US increased its involvement over the following decade through sending advisors to South Vietnam, and the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution of 1964 granted President Johnson broad war powers without a declaration of war, enabling the escalation of US troops in Vietnam.
1) In the late 1930s and early 1940s, Germany rapidly conquered much of Europe using their new blitzkrieg tactics, defeating Poland, Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. Britain was able to evacuate many troops from Dunkirk but stood alone against Germany.
2) Meanwhile, Japan attacked the U.S. at Pearl Harbor in 1941 and soon controlled vast territories in Asia and the Pacific. However, this brought the U.S. fully into the war on the Allied side.
3) By 1942, the tide began to turn as the Soviets defeated German forces at Stalingrad and the Allies won victories in North Africa and the Pacific at Midway. Over the next
United States History Ch. 20 Section 4 Notesskorbar7
1. Nixon withdrew U.S. troops from Vietnam under a policy of Vietnamization, secretly bombing Cambodia. Protests against the war escalated, with the killing of students at Kent State.
2. The Paris Peace Accords were signed in 1973, establishing a ceasefire but leaving North Vietnamese troops in the South. South Vietnam fell to the communists in 1975.
3. The Vietnam War had lasting impacts on America, including over 58,000 U.S. deaths, loss of trust in leaders, and reluctance to intervene abroad.
United States History Ch.17 Section 1 Notesskorbar7
1. After WWII, the US economy boomed due to increased demand for consumer goods, the GI Bill helping veterans find work and education, and a postwar baby boom increasing the population.
2. Presidents Truman and Eisenhower presided over this period of economic growth, though Truman faced challenges from inflation and labor unrest.
3. Eisenhower continued the prosperous economy and initiated programs for infrastructure and education, making his presidency very stable.
United States History Ch. 17 Section 4 Notesskorbar7
Critics rejected the conformity of 1950s culture, expressed by writers like Kerouac and Ginsberg. Many Americans lived in poverty hidden from the suburbs, including in inner cities and rural areas. Minority groups faced discrimination in housing and jobs. Government programs aimed to address urban and rural poverty, but sometimes made the problems worse by displacing communities and concentrating poverty.
United States History Ch. 17 Section 2 Notesskorbar7
The document summarizes key social, economic, and educational changes in postwar America during the 1950s. It describes the rise of suburbs and "Sunbelt" states in the South and Southwest, fueled by government programs that enabled homeownership and the construction of the interstate highway system. It also outlines the shift to a service-based economy and growth of new industries, as well as changes in education access and the integration of schools following the Brown v. Board of Education ruling.
The Cold War began after WWII as tensions grew between the capitalist West and communist East. The Soviet Union established control over Eastern Europe while the US and its allies sought to prevent the spread of communism. This led both sides to form military alliances like NATO and the Warsaw Pact and start an arms race. Crises emerged such as the Berlin Blockade and Cuban Missile Crisis that brought the world close to nuclear war. The Vietnam War further exacerbated tensions as the US tried to stop the spread of communism according to the Domino Theory.
This chapter explores the experiences of African Americans in the mid-19th century. It discusses the legal status of slaves as property without rights. Most slaves worked on farms or plantations in rural areas, while some urban slaves worked in cities but had their wages go to their owners. Free blacks faced discrimination and many restrictions in both the North and South. The cotton gin and profitable cash crop of cotton led to slavery becoming necessary to the Southern economy and more valuable slaves.
1. Austria blamed Serbia for the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand and declared war on Serbia, leading Russia to pledge support for Serbia.
2. Germany then declared war on Russia and France, becoming engaged in a two-front war against France, Russia, and later Britain.
3. The Western Front settled into a stalemate trench warfare with armies building elaborate tunnel and trench systems over 600 miles long.
The document provides information about World War 1, including the key countries involved on both sides of the war and some of the major events and battles that took place. It discusses the Central Powers of Germany and Austria-Hungary versus the Allied Powers like France, Britain, Russia and later the US. Some of the major battles covered include the Marne, where the Allies stopped the German advance on Paris, and the Somme, which resulted in heavy British casualties. The document also discusses the entry of the US into the war, the end of Germany's war efforts, and the eventual Treaty of Versailles that formalized Germany's surrender but has been criticized for punishing Germany harshly.
This document discusses many aspects of urban life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, including industrial specialization, transportation innovations, population growth and migration patterns, housing and living conditions, social reform movements, and the development of new forms of entertainment like motion pictures, newspapers, and radio. Cultural diversity increased in urban areas as people from different backgrounds immigrated and settled in cities.
1. The document contains a quiz about US presidents from the 1920s, new manufacturing techniques introduced by Henry Ford, the Teapot Dome Scandal where the Secretary of the Interior took bribes, and the impacts of the automobile on infrastructure and society.
2. Calvin Coolidge was the 30th US President who believed business principles should guide the country. Henry Ford introduced the assembly line and mass production of automobiles using interchangeable parts.
3. The Teapot Dome Scandal involved Secretary of the Interior Albert Fall accepting bribes from oil companies to lease federal reserve lands, leading to his imprisonment. The automobile contributed to suburban growth and new industries like roads, gas stations, and auto manufacturers.
1. The document discusses key events leading up to and during World War 1, including the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand which triggered a series of alliances that drew more countries into the war.
2. It describes the fighting on the Western Front which led to brutal trench warfare that stalled the front lines for years.
3. During Christmas in 1914, there was a spontaneous ceasefire and fraternization between British and German soldiers, with carols being sung and a soccer match played between enemies, though the war resumed shortly after.
The document summarizes several key aspects of life in the United States during the 1920s. Three trends dominated this period: renewed isolationism, the resurgence of nativism, and political conservatism. President Harding encouraged a return to "normalcy" but his administration was plagued by scandals. Communism was seen as a threat, leading to raids targeting suspected communists. Business boomed, especially in the automobile industry, and new technologies like radio and movies shaped mass culture. Prohibition was also enacted but widely resisted, leading to the growth of organized crime.
Safe for Democracy: The United States and World War I, 1916–1920 Heather Powell
The document provides background information on several topics related to World War 1 and the early 20th century United States. It discusses the Monroe Doctrine, Roosevelt Corollary, Panama Canal, pluralism in democracy, Niagara Movement, Woodrow Wilson's presidency and role in WWI, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Allied and Central powers, events like the sinking of the Lusitania, Zimmerman Telegram, Fourteen Points, Vladimir Lenin, Bernard Baruch, 19th Amendment, Prohibition, Espionage Act of 1917, NAACP, Gentleman's Agreement, WEB DuBois, Niagara Movement, Great Migration, UNIA, USSR, Red Scare, and the
This document provides an overview of America's involvement in World War I from 1916-1920. It discusses the country's transition from neutrality to entering the war in 1917 after German submarine attacks on merchant ships. Wilson is able to gain support for the war by portraying it as a moral conflict between good and evil. The passage of laws like the Espionage and Sedition Acts help foster support for the war at home by cracking down on dissent. After sending troops to Europe in 1917, American involvement helps the Allies turn the tide of the war.
The document is a chapter from a history textbook about the emergence of industrial systems in the United States between 1870-1914. It summarizes key developments like the growth of large corporations in industries like steel, oil, and railroads. New technologies and business strategies led to consolidation and vertical integration. The chapter also examines the development of labor organizations amid changing work conditions for many Americans and periods of social unrest over labor issues.
The 1920s saw economic prosperity and cultural changes in the US, but the stock market crash of 1929 led to the Great Depression of the 1930s, a decade-long period of high unemployment, poverty, and despair as 1 in 4 Americans lost their jobs, banks collapsed, farms struggled, and millions lived in poverty with breadlines a common sight in cities. President Roosevelt attempted to remedy the situation through bold government programs to provide jobs and relief.
This PowerPoint covers how Germany was divided into four zones after WW2, what happened within those zones and how it became two separate Germanies by 1949.
Enlightenment ideas like those of Locke and Rousseau influenced American colonists to declare independence from Britain and form a new nation with a federal government based on separation of powers and the consent of the people as reflected in the Constitution. The American Revolution inspired revolutions in other countries like France and established a model of resisting tyranny through courage in battle and the framing of wise governing documents like the Bill of Rights.
The document appears to be a review guide for a US History class from 1965 to 2015. It contains multiple choice and short answer questions about various topics covered during that time period, including the Nixon and Reagan presidencies, the 1970s divorce rate, the Camp David Accords, the Mariel boatlift, the Taliban being removed from power in Afghanistan after the US invasion, and trends in modern immigration to the US. The review guide is intended to help students prepare for a final exam on US History from 1965 to 2015.
The document provides definitions for key terms related to events and people in US history from 1965 to 2015. It includes one to two sentence explanations of terms like stagflation, Helsinki Accords, affirmative action, Watergate, AIDS, supply-side economics, NAFTA, Patriot Act, and biotechnology.
As the document begins, it notes that at the turn of the 21st century, American society was changing and facing new challenges compared to the previous century. Immigration policies were relaxed through laws like the Immigration Act of 1990, leading to a large influx of over 1 million new immigrants annually, most from Latin America and Asia. This changing demographic landscape was increasingly diverse but also debated issues like bilingual education and illegal immigration. Additionally, factors like divorce becoming more common, women increasingly working, and debates around topics like affirmative action, standardized testing in schools, and reforms to Social Security showed how American society was being transformed at the century's start.
United States History Ch.17 Section 1 Notesskorbar7
1. After WWII, the US economy boomed due to increased demand for consumer goods, the GI Bill helping veterans find work and education, and a postwar baby boom increasing the population.
2. Presidents Truman and Eisenhower presided over this period of economic growth, though Truman faced challenges from inflation and labor unrest.
3. Eisenhower continued the prosperous economy and initiated programs for infrastructure and education, making his presidency very stable.
United States History Ch. 17 Section 4 Notesskorbar7
Critics rejected the conformity of 1950s culture, expressed by writers like Kerouac and Ginsberg. Many Americans lived in poverty hidden from the suburbs, including in inner cities and rural areas. Minority groups faced discrimination in housing and jobs. Government programs aimed to address urban and rural poverty, but sometimes made the problems worse by displacing communities and concentrating poverty.
United States History Ch. 17 Section 2 Notesskorbar7
The document summarizes key social, economic, and educational changes in postwar America during the 1950s. It describes the rise of suburbs and "Sunbelt" states in the South and Southwest, fueled by government programs that enabled homeownership and the construction of the interstate highway system. It also outlines the shift to a service-based economy and growth of new industries, as well as changes in education access and the integration of schools following the Brown v. Board of Education ruling.
The Cold War began after WWII as tensions grew between the capitalist West and communist East. The Soviet Union established control over Eastern Europe while the US and its allies sought to prevent the spread of communism. This led both sides to form military alliances like NATO and the Warsaw Pact and start an arms race. Crises emerged such as the Berlin Blockade and Cuban Missile Crisis that brought the world close to nuclear war. The Vietnam War further exacerbated tensions as the US tried to stop the spread of communism according to the Domino Theory.
This chapter explores the experiences of African Americans in the mid-19th century. It discusses the legal status of slaves as property without rights. Most slaves worked on farms or plantations in rural areas, while some urban slaves worked in cities but had their wages go to their owners. Free blacks faced discrimination and many restrictions in both the North and South. The cotton gin and profitable cash crop of cotton led to slavery becoming necessary to the Southern economy and more valuable slaves.
1. Austria blamed Serbia for the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand and declared war on Serbia, leading Russia to pledge support for Serbia.
2. Germany then declared war on Russia and France, becoming engaged in a two-front war against France, Russia, and later Britain.
3. The Western Front settled into a stalemate trench warfare with armies building elaborate tunnel and trench systems over 600 miles long.
The document provides information about World War 1, including the key countries involved on both sides of the war and some of the major events and battles that took place. It discusses the Central Powers of Germany and Austria-Hungary versus the Allied Powers like France, Britain, Russia and later the US. Some of the major battles covered include the Marne, where the Allies stopped the German advance on Paris, and the Somme, which resulted in heavy British casualties. The document also discusses the entry of the US into the war, the end of Germany's war efforts, and the eventual Treaty of Versailles that formalized Germany's surrender but has been criticized for punishing Germany harshly.
This document discusses many aspects of urban life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, including industrial specialization, transportation innovations, population growth and migration patterns, housing and living conditions, social reform movements, and the development of new forms of entertainment like motion pictures, newspapers, and radio. Cultural diversity increased in urban areas as people from different backgrounds immigrated and settled in cities.
1. The document contains a quiz about US presidents from the 1920s, new manufacturing techniques introduced by Henry Ford, the Teapot Dome Scandal where the Secretary of the Interior took bribes, and the impacts of the automobile on infrastructure and society.
2. Calvin Coolidge was the 30th US President who believed business principles should guide the country. Henry Ford introduced the assembly line and mass production of automobiles using interchangeable parts.
3. The Teapot Dome Scandal involved Secretary of the Interior Albert Fall accepting bribes from oil companies to lease federal reserve lands, leading to his imprisonment. The automobile contributed to suburban growth and new industries like roads, gas stations, and auto manufacturers.
1. The document discusses key events leading up to and during World War 1, including the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand which triggered a series of alliances that drew more countries into the war.
2. It describes the fighting on the Western Front which led to brutal trench warfare that stalled the front lines for years.
3. During Christmas in 1914, there was a spontaneous ceasefire and fraternization between British and German soldiers, with carols being sung and a soccer match played between enemies, though the war resumed shortly after.
The document summarizes several key aspects of life in the United States during the 1920s. Three trends dominated this period: renewed isolationism, the resurgence of nativism, and political conservatism. President Harding encouraged a return to "normalcy" but his administration was plagued by scandals. Communism was seen as a threat, leading to raids targeting suspected communists. Business boomed, especially in the automobile industry, and new technologies like radio and movies shaped mass culture. Prohibition was also enacted but widely resisted, leading to the growth of organized crime.
Safe for Democracy: The United States and World War I, 1916–1920 Heather Powell
The document provides background information on several topics related to World War 1 and the early 20th century United States. It discusses the Monroe Doctrine, Roosevelt Corollary, Panama Canal, pluralism in democracy, Niagara Movement, Woodrow Wilson's presidency and role in WWI, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Allied and Central powers, events like the sinking of the Lusitania, Zimmerman Telegram, Fourteen Points, Vladimir Lenin, Bernard Baruch, 19th Amendment, Prohibition, Espionage Act of 1917, NAACP, Gentleman's Agreement, WEB DuBois, Niagara Movement, Great Migration, UNIA, USSR, Red Scare, and the
This document provides an overview of America's involvement in World War I from 1916-1920. It discusses the country's transition from neutrality to entering the war in 1917 after German submarine attacks on merchant ships. Wilson is able to gain support for the war by portraying it as a moral conflict between good and evil. The passage of laws like the Espionage and Sedition Acts help foster support for the war at home by cracking down on dissent. After sending troops to Europe in 1917, American involvement helps the Allies turn the tide of the war.
The document is a chapter from a history textbook about the emergence of industrial systems in the United States between 1870-1914. It summarizes key developments like the growth of large corporations in industries like steel, oil, and railroads. New technologies and business strategies led to consolidation and vertical integration. The chapter also examines the development of labor organizations amid changing work conditions for many Americans and periods of social unrest over labor issues.
The 1920s saw economic prosperity and cultural changes in the US, but the stock market crash of 1929 led to the Great Depression of the 1930s, a decade-long period of high unemployment, poverty, and despair as 1 in 4 Americans lost their jobs, banks collapsed, farms struggled, and millions lived in poverty with breadlines a common sight in cities. President Roosevelt attempted to remedy the situation through bold government programs to provide jobs and relief.
This PowerPoint covers how Germany was divided into four zones after WW2, what happened within those zones and how it became two separate Germanies by 1949.
Enlightenment ideas like those of Locke and Rousseau influenced American colonists to declare independence from Britain and form a new nation with a federal government based on separation of powers and the consent of the people as reflected in the Constitution. The American Revolution inspired revolutions in other countries like France and established a model of resisting tyranny through courage in battle and the framing of wise governing documents like the Bill of Rights.
The document appears to be a review guide for a US History class from 1965 to 2015. It contains multiple choice and short answer questions about various topics covered during that time period, including the Nixon and Reagan presidencies, the 1970s divorce rate, the Camp David Accords, the Mariel boatlift, the Taliban being removed from power in Afghanistan after the US invasion, and trends in modern immigration to the US. The review guide is intended to help students prepare for a final exam on US History from 1965 to 2015.
The document provides definitions for key terms related to events and people in US history from 1965 to 2015. It includes one to two sentence explanations of terms like stagflation, Helsinki Accords, affirmative action, Watergate, AIDS, supply-side economics, NAFTA, Patriot Act, and biotechnology.
As the document begins, it notes that at the turn of the 21st century, American society was changing and facing new challenges compared to the previous century. Immigration policies were relaxed through laws like the Immigration Act of 1990, leading to a large influx of over 1 million new immigrants annually, most from Latin America and Asia. This changing demographic landscape was increasingly diverse but also debated issues like bilingual education and illegal immigration. Additionally, factors like divorce becoming more common, women increasingly working, and debates around topics like affirmative action, standardized testing in schools, and reforms to Social Security showed how American society was being transformed at the century's start.
George W. Bush narrowly won the 2000 presidential election over Al Gore after a Supreme Court decision on contested ballots in Florida. As president, Bush pursued a conservative domestic agenda including tax cuts and education reform but his presidency was shaped by the terrorist attacks on 9/11. Bush launched a "war on terror" including the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq, though the latter conflict became increasingly unpopular as no weapons of mass destruction were found and sectarian violence rose in Iraq.
The document summarizes the United States' role in global politics and economics following the end of the Cold War under President Clinton. It discusses how the US supported free trade agreements like NAFTA and signed many trade deals through the WTO to promote globalization and economic growth. It also describes Clinton's foreign policy goals of intervening in conflicts in Somalia, Haiti, and the Balkans through NATO bombings. Additionally, it outlines increasing tensions in the Middle East between Israel and Palestine and the emergence of terrorist threats to the US from groups like al Qaeda.
Bill Clinton was elected president in 1992, defeating incumbent George H.W. Bush. As a moderate "New Democrat," Clinton passed some domestic reforms but failed to enact health care reform. Republicans led by Newt Gingrich capitalized on dissatisfaction with Clinton and won control of Congress in 1994 on a platform opposing Clinton and big government. Clinton's presidency was marred by personal scandals that led to his impeachment, though he remained popular and was reelected in 1996 due to strong economic growth.
The document discusses how technological changes and globalization transformed the American economy in the late 20th century. It describes how the development of computers and new technologies like satellites and the internet revolutionized communication, business, and daily life. As a result, many jobs shifted to the service sector, multinational corporations emerged, and the global economy became more interconnected. Overall, technology and globalization brought both new opportunities and challenges to the U.S. economy and society.
George H.W. Bush faced several foreign policy challenges as the first president after the Cold War. He sent troops to invade Panama and remove dictator Manuel Noriega. He also authorized Operation Desert Storm to expel Iraqi forces from Kuwait after Saddam Hussein invaded. This military operation involved five weeks of aerial bombardment followed by a ground invasion that forced Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait within 100 hours and agree to a UN ceasefire. Bush was reluctant to intervene in conflicts in China and Yugoslavia but sent troops to Somalia to deliver humanitarian aid.
Ronald Reagan challenged communism through military buildup and supporting anti-communist groups. Mikhail Gorbachev later implemented reforms in the Soviet Union through glasnost and perestroika. This led Eastern European nations to abandon communism in 1989, symbolized by the fall of the Berlin Wall, ending the Cold War. However, the US continued facing challenges in the Middle East and a foreign policy scandal known as the Iran-Contra affair damaged Reagan's reputation.
Ronald Reagan was elected president in 1980 on a platform of conservative economic policies known as Reaganomics or the Reagan Revolution. Reagan advocated for supply-side economics, deregulation of industries, and tax cuts to spur economic growth. While the recession ended in 1983 and the economy rebounded, the policies led to rising budget deficits and national debt. The Savings and Loan crisis of 1989 saw the failure of over 1000 banks and cost over $200 billion. Reagan appointed conservative justices and supported religious groups in schools. Despite economic problems, Reagan was popular and strengthened the conservative movement.
After losing political power in the 1960s, the conservative movement in the United States rebuilt its organization and promoted its goals and values vigorously. By the late 1970s, conservatives criticized liberal policies and the size of the federal government. Ronald Reagan successfully tapped into public dissatisfaction and was elected president in 1980, representing the rise of the modern conservative movement that reshaped national policies for decades.
Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter had differing foreign policies toward the Soviet Union and developing world. Ford continued détente and signed SALT II and Helsinki Accords. Carter initially continued this approach but imposed sanctions on the Soviet Union after its invasion of Afghanistan. Carter shifted US policy to focus on human rights, stopping aid to countries violating them and returning the Panama Canal. Carter achieved the Camp David Accords but failed to secure hostage release from Iran, demonstrating foreign policy challenges beyond the Soviet Union.
This document provides an overview of the presidencies of Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter in the 1970s. It discusses Ford taking over after Nixon's resignation and facing economic struggles. It then examines Carter presenting himself as an outsider in 1976, appealing to Christian fundamentalists, but struggling with crises and inflation during his term. The document also analyzes how American society changed in the 1970s, with demographic shifts and cultural changes reflected in television shows like All in the Family.
The document summarizes the Watergate scandal that led to Richard Nixon's resignation. It describes how Nixon was reelected in 1972 using a "southern strategy" but his administration was plagued by economic issues like stagflation. In 1972, Nixon's reelection campaign orchestrated a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters, known as the Watergate scandal. Investigations by journalists and a Supreme Court ruling forcing Nixon to release secret tapes revealed his involvement, leading to impeachment and Nixon becoming the only US President to resign from office in 1974.
- The document contains questions and answers about key events and people from US history chapters 18-21, covering the 1950s-1970s. Topics include the civil rights movement, Vietnam War, Great Society programs, and counterculture era.
- Sample questions and answers address Brown v. Board of Education, the Montgomery bus boycott, the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, and the domino theory justification for US involvement in Vietnam.
- The document appears to be from a class activity dividing students into teams to answer factual questions from their US history textbook chapters.
The environmental movement arose in the 1960s and 1970s in response to growing public awareness about issues like air and water pollution. Rachel Carson's 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness about the dangers of pesticides, while the 1969 Cuyahoga River fire in Ohio highlighted water pollution issues. Twenty million Americans participated in the first Earth Day in 1970, bringing environmental concerns into the mainstream political debate. Major legislation in the 1970s established the Environmental Protection Agency and enacted the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act. However, the movement also faced opposition from those concerned about property rights and regulatory effects on business.
The rights of diverse groups expanded in the 1960s and 1970s. Latinos and Native Americans organized for civil rights. Cesar Chavez formed the United Farm Workers union to advocate for migrant farmworkers who faced poor conditions. The Chicano movement promoted Latino culture and political representation. The American Indian Movement occupied Wounded Knee to protest treaty violations, gaining legal victories. Consumer advocates and laws improved workplace safety. People with disabilities gained equal access to education through new laws.
The women's rights movement arose in the 1960s as women examined their roles and sought greater equality. Led by Betty Friedan's book The Feminine Mystique, the movement sought to end discrimination against women through the National Organization for Women and passage of the Equal Rights Amendment. While the ERA failed, the movement succeeded in legalizing abortion with Roe v. Wade and banning sex discrimination in education and the workplace. By the 1970s, these efforts led to more legal rights and opportunities for women, though pay gaps remained, and the movement continued to transform American society.
The counterculture movement of the 1960s rebelled against social norms through rock music, drug use, sexual freedom, and alternative spiritual beliefs. Young people rejected their parents' values, creating a generation gap. The movement challenged authority and materialism but also contributed to rising drug problems. While it promoted equality, its shallowness and violence undermined its message of peace.
This document contains a list of terms related to the Vietnam War era, including key people, events, policies, and military operations. Some of the terms defined are Henry Kissinger, who was Nixon's national security advisor; the Tet Offensive, a major communist assault on South Vietnamese cities in 1968; and the Pentagon Papers, a classified history of US involvement in Vietnam leaked to the press.
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How to Make a Field Mandatory in Odoo 17Celine George
In Odoo, making a field required can be done through both Python code and XML views. When you set the required attribute to True in Python code, it makes the field required across all views where it's used. Conversely, when you set the required attribute in XML views, it makes the field required only in the context of that particular view.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
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1. Chapter 25 Section 1
The Cold War Begins
Section 2
Kennedy’s New Frontier
• Evaluate Kennedy’s domestic policies.
• Assess the impact of the Kennedy
assassination.
Objectives
2. Chapter 25 Section 1
The Cold War Begins
Section 2
Kennedy’s New Frontier
Terms and People
• New Frontier − a term for Kennedy’s proposals
to resolve economic, educational, healthcare, and
civil rights issues and to explore space
• Equal Pay Act − passed in 1963, the law required
equal wages for equal work in industries engaged
in commerce or in producing goods for commerce
• deficit spending − the government borrows
money to spend more than it receives in taxes
3. Chapter 25 Section 1
The Cold War Begins
Section 2
Kennedy’s New Frontier
• space race − the competition between the Soviet
Union and the United States to develop technology
to land on the moon
• Warren Commission − the official government
commission that investigated the assassination of
President Kennedy
Terms and People (continued)
4. Chapter 25 Section 1
The Cold War Begins
Section 2
Kennedy’s New Frontier
What were the goals of Kennedy’s
New Frontier?
1. President Kennedy was determined to improve
life in the United States. He succeeded in making
some domestic policy changes regarding poverty
and racial discrimination and spurred interest in the
space race.
5. Chapter 25 Section 1
The Cold War Begins
Section 2
Kennedy’s New Frontier
The new First Family
charmed Americans with
their youth and energy.
President Kennedy had a
special style that made
him seem different
from other politicians.
6. Chapter 25 Section 1
The Cold War Begins
Section 2
Kennedy’s New Frontier
• He also wanted
to jump-start
the space
program.
Kennedy promised America
a New Frontier.
• He pledged to
create economic
opportunity and
expand healthcare
and civil rights.
7. Chapter 25 Section 1
The Cold War Begins
Section 2
Kennedy’s New Frontier
However, a conservative Congress prevented Kennedy
from enacting all of the programs he proposed.
2. Some of President Kennedy’s New Frontier
proposals succeeded. Kennedy was able to:
• Increase the minimum wage
• Extend Social Security benefits
• Improve the welfare system
• Pass the first Equal Pay Act for men
and women
8. Chapter 25 Section 1
The Cold War Begins
Section 2
Kennedy’s New Frontier
3. Kennedy’s economic initiatives led to
tremendous economic growth in the late
1960s.
Kennedy made
several
proposals
related to the
economy.
• Increased military spending
• Tax credits for business and
tax cuts for the middle class
• Deficit spending to stimulate
the economy
9. Chapter 25 Section 1
The Cold War Begins
Section 2
Kennedy’s New Frontier
Kennedy introduced a civil rights bill in 1963.
He also proposed to strengthen civil rights in
response to the violence in the South.
Civil rights marches and demonstrations
took place all across the country
10. Chapter 25 Section 1
The Cold War Begins
Section 2
Kennedy’s New Frontier
4.He made it a national goal to place a
man on the moon before 1970.
Congress gave generous funding to
NASA, the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration.
Kennedy recognized the need for the United States
to beat the Soviet Union in the space race.
11. Chapter 25 Section 1
The Cold War Begins
Section 2
Kennedy’s New Frontier
In July, 1969 an
American flag flew on the moon.
12. Chapter 25 Section 1
The Cold War Begins
Section 2
Kennedy’s New Frontier
In November, 1963, while riding in a
motorcade in Dallas, Texas, President
Kennedy was assassinated.
The senseless murder deeply saddened
Americans.
To many, it seemed that America’s innocence
had died with Kennedy.
13. Chapter 25 Section 1
The Cold War Begins
Section 2
Kennedy’s New Frontier
The nation moved to resolve
the economic and equality
issues Kennedy had
identified.
5. After Kennedy’s death, Vice President Johnson
was sworn in as the new President.
Johnson also appointed
the Warren Commission
to investigate the
assassination of
President Kennedy.
14. Chapter 25 Section 1
The Cold War Begins
Section 2
Kennedy’s New Frontier
Section Review
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