Cards in this guide (14)
What is the purpose of the GI Bill of rights
To provide assistance to World War II veterans
Why did Einstein urge the president to authorize the Manhattan project
He wanted the United States to develop an atomic bomb before the
Germans did.
What did the US government fear about Japan which led to the decision to use atomic bombs
Japan would not surrender prolonging on the war
What yearlong protest was started by the actions of Rosa Parks
The Montgomery bus boycott
How did liberty bonds work
People gave money to the war effort and received that money back
with interest after the war.
What was true of both Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan
They gained popular support by speaking out against Communists
in the United States.
What reforms of the fair deal did not happen
The image of rosie the riveter inspired women to
take jobs that men had held before the war
What major achievement for African Americans took place soon after world War ll
integrated government jobs
Is the government involved in running industries for communism
Certainly some governments are. Communist governments do so as a
matter of course.
What contributed to economic recovery in the South and Southwest after World War II
A. Segregation was no longer a problem in the south
B. Americans wanted to move to a warm climate
C. More industrial jobs were created in the southwest
D. Those areas were not as heavily populated
What is the term for the Soviet response to the Marshall plan in which Russia said eastern European countries could not accept aid from the United states
What did the house un American activities committee huac do
investigated radical organizations
What statement about the case of Sacco and Vanzetti is true apex
Many felt that sacco and vanzetti were convicted because of xenophobia