American Pageant Chapter 37 Flashcards
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American Pageant Chapter 37 Flashcards

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What is The Feminine Mystique?

  • A novel about suburban life
  • A best-selling book by Betty Friedan (correct)
  • A scientific journal
  • A political manifesto

    • What musical style is characterized as a crossover that rose to dominance in the 1950s?

    rock 'n' roll

    What was the Checkers Speech?

    A nationally televised address by Richard Nixon defending himself against corruption accusations.

    What is McCarthyism?

    <p>A brand of anti-communism associated with Senator Joseph McCarthy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the Army-McCarthy hearings?

    <p>Congressional hearings where McCarthy accused army members of communist ties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jim Crow refer to?

    <p>A system of racial segregation in the South</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event sparked the Montgomery bus boycott?

    <p>Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat on a public bus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What landmark decision did Brown v. Board of Education overturn?

    <p>Plessy v. Ferguson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What organization was founded by southern black students in 1960?

    <p>Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Operation Wetback?

    <p>A government program to deport illegal Mexican migrant workers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Federal Highway Act of 1956 aim to accomplish?

    <p>Construct modern highways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the policy of boldness?

    <p>A foreign policy objective aimed at confronting Soviet Union aggression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event does the term Hungarian uprising refer to?

    <p>Demonstrations against the Soviet Union in Hungary in 1956.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant military engagement occurred at Dien Bien Phu?

    <p>French forces were defeated by Viet Minh nationalists.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What international crisis was launched by Nasser's nationalization of the Suez Canal?

    <p>Suez crisis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is OPEC?

    <p>Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Sputnik?

    <p>The first satellite launched into Earth's orbit by the Soviet Union.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the kitchen debate?

    <p>A televised exchange between Nixon and Khrushchev about capitalism and communism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is abstract expressionism?

    <p>An experimental style of modern art exemplified by Jackson Pollock.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the International Style in architecture?

    <p>A modernist architectural style known for steel-and-glass designs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Beat Generation advocate?

    <p>Bemoaned bourgeois conformity and promoted experimentalism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who initiated the Southern Renaissance?

    <p>William Faulkner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Dwight D. Eisenhower?

    <p>The 34th president of the United States.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant political role did Richard M. Nixon hold?

    <p>37th President of the United States.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who authored The Feminine Mystique?

    <p>Betty Friedan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Elvis Presley?

    <p>A Memphis-born singer and an icon of rock 'n' roll.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Joseph McCarthy become infamously known for?

    <p>Accusing the State Department of employing communists.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Rosa Parks play in the Civil Rights Movement?

    <p>She sparked the Montgomery bus boycott.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Martin Luther King Jr.?

    <p>A civil rights leader and Baptist preacher.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Earl Warren's role in the U.S. government?

    <p>Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was John Foster Dulles?

    <p>Secretary of State under President Eisenhower.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Nikita Khrushchev?

    <p>Premier of the Soviet Union.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Ho Chi Minh?

    <p>Vietnamese revolutionary nationalist leader.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Gamal Abdel Nasser known for?

    <p>His pan-Arab nationalism and nationalizing the Suez Canal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Fidel Castro?

    <p>Cuban revolutionary and leader.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was John F. Kennedy?

    <p>35th President of the United States.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Lyndon B. Johnson?

    <p>36th President of the United States.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Jackson Pollock?

    <p>A painter known for his action paintings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Andy Warhol?

    <p>A prominent 'Pop' artist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Eero Saarinen?

    <p>An architect known for modernist designs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Jack Kerouac?

    <p>Novelist and leader of the Beat Generation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Allen Ginsberg?

    <p>A poet and spokesman for the Beat Generation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Arthur Miller?

    <p>A playwright known for critiquing American materialism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Ralph Ellison?

    <p>A novelist best known for 'Invisible Man'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Feminine Mystique

    • Written by Betty Friedan, this influential book ignited second-wave feminism, urging women to transcend traditional suburban housewifery roles.

    Rock 'n' Roll

    • A significant musical genre from the 1950s that fused black rhythm and blues with white bluegrass and country, defining the era's youth culture through its energetic beats.

    Checkers Speech

    • A pivotal televised address by Richard Nixon in 1952, where he defended against corruption allegations, reinforcing his position on the presidential ticket.

    McCarthyism

    • A politically charged movement during the early 1950s led by Senator Joseph McCarthy, marked by unfounded accusations against many, stoking fear and paranoia about communism.

    Army-McCarthy Hearings

    • High-profile congressional hearings initiated by McCarthy to investigate alleged communist connections within the military, ultimately leading to public backlash and McCarthy's disgrace.

    Jim Crow

    • Racial segregation laws enforced in the Southern United States until the mid-20th century, based on the "separate but equal" doctrine, resulting in widespread discrimination and inequality.

    Montgomery Bus Boycott

    • A year-long protest against bus segregation initiated by Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat, becoming a key event in the Civil Rights Movement and promoting the leadership of Martin Luther King Jr.

    Brown v. Board of Education

    • The landmark 1954 Supreme Court ruling that declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional, setting a precedent for civil rights advancements.

    Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)

    • Founded in 1960 by black students aiming to enhance civil rights through nonviolent protests and voter registration efforts.

    Operation Wetback

    • A government program to deport illegal Mexican migrants, which reflected rising tensions around non-European immigration during the mid-20th century.

    Federal Highway Act of 1956

    • Legislation signed under Eisenhower to develop a vast network of highways, facilitating suburbanization and improving national defense.

    Policy of Boldness

    • A foreign policy articulated by Secretary of State John Foster Dulles, aimed at confronting communism aggressively, leading to significant nuclear weapons stockpiling by the U.S.

    Hungarian Uprising

    • A series of protests against Soviet control in Hungary, brutally suppressed by Soviet forces in 1956, exposing Western limitations in Eastern Europe.

    Battle of Dien Bien Phu

    • The decisive military clash in 1954 where French forces were defeated by Viet Minh nationalists, marking the end of French colonial rule in Indochina.

    Suez Crisis

    • Triggered by Egypt's nationalization of the Suez Canal in 1956, leading to a failed British-French military intervention, signaling a shift in global power dynamics.

    Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

    • Established in 1960, this cartel sought to control oil prices and access, enhancing the influence of Middle Eastern countries on the global oil market.

    Sputnik

    • The first artificial satellite launched by the Soviet Union in 1957, marking a significant milestone in the Space Race and prompting U.S. advancements in space technology.

    Kitchen Debate

    • A notable televised confrontation in 1959 between Nixon and Khrushchev, showcasing the ideological battle between American capitalism and Soviet communism.

    Abstract Expressionism

    • A major modern art movement of the mid-20th century characterized by spontaneous and energetic painting styles, exemplified by artists like Jackson Pollock.

    International Style

    • A distinctive post-WWII architectural style featuring steel-and-glass buildings, renowned for its minimalist designs and function.

    Beat Generation

    • A group of 1950s writers, including Kerouac and Ginsberg, who criticized societal norms and embraced experimental lifestyles in literature and culture.

    Southern Renaissance

    • A literary movement of the mid-20th century that reflected critically on Southern history, literature, and culture, spearheaded by writers like William Faulkner.

    Dwight D. Eisenhower

    • The 34th U.S. President from 1952-1960, recognized for his leadership during a prosperous economic era and his cautious approach to civil rights issues.

    Richard Nixon

    • 37th U.S. President (1969-1974), known for his early anti-communism, vice-presidency under Eisenhower, and significant political controversies leading to his resignation.

    Betty Friedan

    • A key feminist figure whose work encouraged awareness of women's issues and was instrumental in the emergence of second-wave feminism.

    Elvis Presley

    • A cultural icon of the 1950s, known for his charismatic performances and pivotal role in popularizing rock 'n' roll music.

    Joseph McCarthy

    • Notorious Wisconsin Senator infamous for his aggressive anti-communist campaigns and public hearings, ultimately censured for his conduct.

    Rosa Parks

    • An iconic figure in the Civil Rights Movement, whose act of defiance on a Montgomery bus sparked a significant boycott and movement for racial equality.

    Martin Luther King Jr.

    • Prominent civil rights leader recognized for his nonviolent activism and leadership during critical events like the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the March on Washington.

    Earl Warren

    • Chief Justice from 1953-1969 known for expanding civil rights through landmark court decisions, reshaping the legal landscape for American rights.

    John Foster Dulles

    • Eisenhower's Secretary of State, known for his aggressive Cold War strategies and support for U.S. actions in Vietnam.

    Nikita Khrushchev

    • Soviet leader from 1958-1964 noted for his de-Stalinization policies, confrontational stance in the Cold War, and involvement in critical events like the Cuban Missile Crisis.

    Ho Chi Minh

    • Revolutionary leader of Vietnam who led the fight against colonial powers and established North Vietnam post-French defeat in 1954.

    Gamal Abdel Nasser

    • Influential Egyptian President noted for his pan-Arab nationalist policies and the nationalization of the Suez Canal.

    Fidel Castro

    • Leader of Cuba from 1959 until 2008, known for his communist regime, opposition to U.S. policies, and pivotal events like the Bay of Pigs Invasion.

    John F. Kennedy

    • The youngest U.S. President (1961-1963), whose administration faced significant events such as the Cuban Missile Crisis and civil rights challenges before his assassination.

    Lyndon B. Johnson

    • U.S. President (1963-1969) noted for his Great Society programs aimed at addressing poverty and civil rights, as well as escalating involvement in Vietnam.

    Jackson Pollock

    • A leading figure in abstract expressionism, celebrated for his innovative dripping technique in painting.

    Andy Warhol

    • Influential pop artist recognized for his satirical portrayal of consumer culture through art forms that challenged traditional distinctions between fine and commercial art.

    Eero Saarinen

    • Renowned architect known for modernist designs, including iconic structures like the Gateway Arch in St. Louis and the TWA Flight Center in New York.

    Jack Kerouac

    • Novelist and central figure of the Beat Generation, acclaimed for his novel "On the Road," which encapsulated the group's ethos.

    Allen Ginsberg

    • Prominent poet of the Beat Generation, best known for "Howl," which explored themes of sexuality, spirituality, and societal critique.

    Arthur Miller

    • Notable playwright whose works, including "Death of a Salesman," explored themes of American identity and social pressures during the Cold War era.

    Ralph Ellison

    • Celebrated author of "Invisible Man," a seminal work that profoundly examined race and identity in 20th-century America.

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