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Social Studies Chapter 9 After World War II

The US in the 50's, 60's and 70's


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It began the end of segregation in public schools1954 Supreme Court Decision
Two African American leaders assassinated in the 60'sMartin Luther King, Jr and Malcolm X
Segregation in public places in the U.S. became illegal.The Civil Rights act of 1964
Two minority groups who followed the lead of African Americans in seeking freedom.Native Americans and women
Why the East German government built a concrete wall to divide Berlin.To keep East Berliners from escaping to freedom in West Berlin.
Cuban Missle Crisis1962 conflict between the U.S. and U.S.S.R.
The breakup of the Soviet Union in Russia and many small countries.1991
U.S.S.R.The Soviet Union
Result of Richard Nixon's visits to China and The Soviet Union.Increased trade and working together on scientific and cultural projects between the U.S. and communist nations.
This president visited Communist China and the U.S.S.R in the 70's.Richard M. Nixon
Regions of unrest after the end of the Cold WarThe Middle East and Yugoslavia.
The Vietnam Warcaused inflation because of the high cost of the war.
President Lyndon Johnson decided not to run for reelection because ofThe Vietnam War
The communists in North Vietnam wanted this.To take over control of South Vietnam.
The first big rock and roll star of the 50'sElvis Presley
Richard Nixon/WatergateA president in th 70's resigned because of a scandal.
Martin Luther King, Jr.Fought against segregation, fought for equal rights, led boycotts and protest marches, made speeches, practiced nonviolent methods.
President George Bush's new world order.A world without the alliances and conflicts of the past.
LBJ's plan to make life better for all Americans in the 60'sThe Great Society
Cause of the Korean WarNorth Korea tried to make all of Korea Communist .
This president ended the Vietnam WarRichard Nixon
The Vietnam War ended then.1975
President John Kennedy ordered a blockage of CubaA way to stop Soviet ships from taking missiles to Cuba.
Cold War tactics of the Soviet UnionInvasion of Afghanistan and Soviet missles in Cuba.
The Role the U.S. plays in world eventsSuperpower
Bringing together people of all races, colors and religions in schools, housing and jobs.Integration
Changing the way things are by using peaceful methodsNoviolence
African American who used nonviolent methods to bring about change.Martin Luther King, Jr.
The improvement in the relations between the U.S. and The U.S.S.R.De'tente
People who wanted to continue to fight in Vietnam.Hawk
People who wanted to stop fighting in VietnamDove
Apollo 11 space mission date1969