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Containment |
Policy of the U.S., aimed at keeping communism from spreading, fear was that if one nation fell, others would folow |
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Truman Doctrine |
After Brits advised they couldn't support the Greek monarchy from attacks from Communist rebels and they also couldn't help help Turkey resist Soviet influence, so Truman asked Congress to approve $400 mil in aid to Greece and Turkey |
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Marshall Plan |
To assist in the economic recovery of Europe, Congress approved $12 billion over 4 years to mostly Britain, France and Germany |
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Communism in China |
Mao Zedong announced the establishment of the Communist People's republic of China By the end of the year Chiang Kai-Shek (the nationalist leader supported by the us) was forced to flee to Taiwan and the us would refuse to recognize the new govt and gave military aid to Taiwan |
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Mao Zedong |
Announced the establishment of the Communist Peoples republic in China |
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Chiang Kai-Shek |
Nationalist leader supported by the U.S. |
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The Korean War |
Communist N Korean troops invaded S. Korea US and UN troops enter on S Korea side and drive invaders out, but then move to N Korea which drew China into battle After 3 years a cease fire is signed in July 1953 that reestablishes the 38th parallel as the boundary bn the two |
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38th Parallel |
The boundary line bn N and S Korea |
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Arms Race |
Competition bn the us and ussr to build and develop more weapons (spurred by the atomic bomb) |
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Sputnik 1 |
Soviets launch the first satellite into space in October 1957, one month later, send Laika into space Soon after us launches explorer 1 |
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National Defense Education Act |
Federal aid to schools for projects designed to improve instruction in math and science |
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Eisenhower 1957 |
Federal intervention in school integration- sends in paratroops from the 101st airborne to restore order in Little Rock |
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Levittown |
Began in 1947 Levitt & Sons produced 7 large suburban developments; assembly line manner construction, houses built on slabs, cookie cutter homes (limited to Caucaisian) |
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Interstate Highway Act |
Eisenhower authorized the first federal funding of an interstate system in 1953 Congress furthered it by authorizing funds to build 41,000 miles of interstate/multilane expressways to connect major cities and mobilize in time of war |
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GI Bill |
Actually signed by FDR, 1944 To provide a range of benefits for vets including low cost loans, funding for schooling, unemployment compensation for those not dishonorably discharged |
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McCarthyism |
Fear of communism swept thru US McCarthy insinuated to Americans that govt was packed with communist traitors and spies |
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Cuba |
Fidel Castro leads a successful revolution against dictator Fulgencio Batista, Us supported Castro because they thought he would bring about a more democratic style of govt |
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What were some of the things Castro did? |
Executed and jailed opponents Worked to improve social programming for poor Nationalized farm land Took from the rich and give to poor Us had a lot to lose as their businesses controlled a large portion of land and resources |
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Bay of Pigs April 1961 |
Kennedy approves an invasion of Cuba to overthrow Castro with 1400 trained Cuban exiles They failed and surrendered More than 100 killed and 1200 taken as prisoners Held captive for 20 months until exchange was made 53$ worth of baby food and meds for prisoners |
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Cuban missile crisis |
Ties bn Cubans and Soviets strengthened Us spy planes spotted Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba 13 days of negotiation Soviets agreed to recall Soviet shapes and missiles Us removes missiles from Turkey and agrees to not plan on invading Cuba |
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Vietnam |
Previously controlled by French until 1954 |
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The Geneva Accords |
Determined the country would be divided at the 17th parallel until free elections were held to unify the country |
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Ho Chi Minh vs Ngo Dinh Diem |
Diem won in South, he refused to have national election, he grew up un popular, Catholic in mostly Buddhist nation, nobody liked him, us couldn't back him up anymore, so he was assassinated |
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Gulf of Tonkin Resolution |
Passed by Congress Authorized the president to "take all necessary measures to repel an armed attack against the US to prevent further aggression" Johnson can increase troop involvement without going back to Congress and getting declaration of war |
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Cold war weapons |
Guerrilla warfare, napalm , agent Orange |
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Tet Offensive 1968 |
Turning point in Vietnam Coordinated assault by North on 36 capitals and 5 major cities in South |
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Cesar Chavez |
Influential non-violent civil disobedient Latino activist Fought for rights of migrant farm workers who were being exploited |
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United Farm workers movement |
Non violent tactics Implemented strikes and boycotts leading to legislation in CA requiring collective bargaining between growers and union reps Farmers were being rep |
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Anti-vietnam war movement |
News coverage of the event makes the war real to Americans |
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Civil rights movement |
Images of events in the south make it nationwide and increase political pressure for action |
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Kennedy/Nixon debates |
On the radio, Nixon wins On Tv Kennedy wins But Kennedy wins overall |
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Election of 1968 |
One of the most chaotic in history Anti war protesters descend on the dem convention in Chicago Upset about LBJ Vietnam policies Police beat protesters Chaos carries over into the convention Nixon wins election |
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Johnson's Great society |
His vision for America Demanded an end to poverty and racial injustice and opportunity for every child Implemented various programs |
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Warren court |
Led by chief justice earl Warren Supported extending civil rights, liberties, voting rights and personal privacy |
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Miranda v Arizona |
Court ruled that an accused criminal had to be informed of their constitutional rights before being questioned |
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War powers act |
Intended to check the presidents power to commit troops to conflict without congressional approval Pres must notify Congress within 48 hours of committing troops and forbids armed forced from remaining for more than 60 days without congressional approval |
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Nixon reopens relations with China |
He begins by making secret trips and in 1972 makes public trips to ease tensions |
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Camp David Accords |
Carter was able to bring Egypt and Israel to the table and negotiate an agreement Israel would return the Sinai to Egypt Egypt would recognize Israel as a country |
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Iranian Revolution |
Iran ousted the long time us alley, the Shah of Iran, in favor of Islamic theocracy hostile to us They allowed the Shah to seek treatment for his cancer in America |
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Hostage crisis |
An angry mob upset with the U.S. took the Shah in, stormed the embassy in Tehran and took staff hostage for 444 days All rescue attempts failed They were released hours after Reagan was inaugurated |
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Betty Friedan's The Femnine Mystique |
Articulated the redef of women Away from stereotypical housewife status Not finding fulfillment thru marriage and mothering alone Not being trapped in feminine mystique |
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Silent Spring |
By Rachel Carson Sparked the enviro movement Book about the use of pesticides on the enviro Demonstrated that human activity drastically alters the enviro and we have to protect it |
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EPA |
Mission to protect the "entire ecological chain" Clean up and protect the environment, limit or eliminate pollutants |
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Watergate |
A botched burglary at the Watergate Complex Where dem headquarters were Received little attention at first until 5 men were linked to nixons reecletion , men tried to bug area Nixon resigned |
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Collapse of the Soviet union |
A large number of radical reforms by Gorbachev over the years were met with resistance Millions ralley Communist party loses power Soviet republics declare indep indep |