APUSH Chapter 38 Flashcards

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Who was John F. Kennedy?

President during part of the Cold War, particularly during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

What did Robert F. Kennedy do in 1968?

He ran for President and stirred support from various groups.

Who is Walt Whitman Rostow?

An influential modernization theorist.

What position did Robert McNamara hold during the Vietnam War?

US Secretary of Defense. Signup and view all the answers

What did Martin Luther King, Jr. advocate for?

Civil rights through nonviolent resistance. Signup and view all the answers

What legislation did Lyndon B. Johnson sign into law?

The Civil Rights Act of 1964. Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote 'The Other America'?

Michael Harrington. Signup and view all the answers

What was Barry Goldwater's platform in 1964?

Less federal involvement and opposition to the Civil Rights Act. Signup and view all the answers

What was Malcolm X known for?

Being a militant civil rights leader. Signup and view all the answers

What was Stokely Carmichael's role in SNCC?

He was the head of the organization. Signup and view all the answers

What did J. William Fulbright do regarding the Vietnam War?

He staged congressional hearings to criticize it. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Hubert Humphrey?

LBJ's vice president. Signup and view all the answers

What controversy involved Richard M. Nixon in the 1930s?

Alger Hiss case. Signup and view all the answers

What did George Wallace advocate in 1962?

Segregation. Signup and view all the answers

What is Flexible Response?

A military strategy for limited war without nuclear weapons. Signup and view all the answers

What does Modernization Theory explain?

Global inequality based on technological and cultural differences. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Credibility Gap refer to?

The gap between the Johnson Administration and public support. Signup and view all the answers

What was the New Frontier?

JFK's campaign program in the 1960 election. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Peace Corps?

A civilian organization sponsored by the US government. Signup and view all the answers

What was the objective of the Bay of Pigs invasion?

To overthrow Fidel Castro. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Cuban Missile Crisis?

A major confrontation between the U.S. and USSR over nuclear missiles in Cuba. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Alliance for Progress?

A program to help Latin American countries overcome poverty. Signup and view all the answers

What were the Freedom Rides?

Political protests against segregation on buses. Signup and view all the answers

What was the March on Washington?

A rally to support the Civil Rights Bill. Signup and view all the answers

What was the War on Poverty?

A program to provide social services for the poor. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Great Society?

Johnson's reform program including Medicare and civil rights legislation. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution?

It authorized military force in Southeast Asia without a formal declaration of war. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 accomplish?

It made discrimination illegal in employment and public accommodations. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 achieve?

It prohibited discriminatory voting practices. Signup and view all the answers

What does Black Power advocate?

Economic independence and self-defense for blacks. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Six Day War?

A brief conflict between Arabs and Israelis in June 1967. Signup and view all the answers

What was Operation Rolling Thunder?

A bombing campaign over North Vietnam. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Hawks and Doves?

Hawks supported the Vietnam War; Doves opposed it. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Tet Offensive?

A surprise attack during the Vietnamese New Year by North Vietnamese forces. Signup and view all the answers

What are the Beat Poets known for?

Experimentation with drugs and sexuality, and anti-war activism. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Free Speech Movement?

A protest for student rights led by Mario Savio. Signup and view all the answers

What is Students for a Democratic Society?

A college organization protesting racial injustice and the Vietnam War. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Figures in American History

John F. Kennedy: U.S. President during the Cold War; known for handling the Cuban Missile Crisis and events like the Berlin Wall's construction and the early Vietnam War.
Robert F. Kennedy: Ran for President in 1968, appealing to diverse groups; assassinated after the California primary victory.
Walt Whitman Rostow: Influential theorist in modernization, author of "The Stages of Economic Growth".
Robert McNamara: U.S. Secretary of Defense during Vietnam; resigned following significant American losses.
Martin Luther King, Jr.: Prominent civil rights leader advocating for nonviolent resistance; assassinated in 1968; received Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.
Lyndon B. Johnson: Signed key civil rights legislation; initiated the War on Poverty and programs like Medicare and Medicaid.
Michael Harrington: Author of "The Other America"; highlighted poverty in hidden communities.
Barry Goldwater: 1964 Republican presidential candidate; lost to Johnson by a historic margin; opposed federal involvement in civil rights.

Civil Rights Movement

Malcolm X: Militant civil rights activist advocating for black empowerment.
Stokely Carmichael: Leader of the SNCC; promoted a separatist philosophy known as Black Power.
J. William Fulbright: Senator who led public hearings against the Vietnam War, drawing significant attention to anti-war sentiments.
Hubert Humphrey: Johnson's Vice President; sought the presidential nomination in 1968 but lost the election.
George Wallace: Racist governor of Alabama; ran for president on platforms of segregation and law enforcement.

Cold War Policies and Programs

Flexible Response: Military strategy designed to use conventional forces instead of nuclear options in conflicts.
Modernization Theory: Explains global economic disparity through cultural and technological differences.
Credibility Gap: Discrepancy between the Johnson administration's claims and public perception during Vietnam.
New Frontier: Kennedy’s campaign initiative promising economic renewal and legislative reforms in civil rights and healthcare.
Peace Corps: Civilian service organization aimed at assisting developing nations.
Bay of Pigs Invasion: Failed 1961 CIA-backed operation to overthrow Castro in Cuba; resulted in Kennedy's acceptance of responsibility.
Cuban Missile Crisis: Critical 1962 standoff between the U.S. and USSR over Soviet missiles in Cuba, resolved through negotiation.

Alliance for Progress: U.S. initiative to aid Latin American countries combatting poverty and related issues.
Freedom Rides: Nonviolent protests in 1961 against segregation on interstate buses by integrated groups.
March on Washington (1963): Historic civil rights rally where MLK delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech; significant attendance of 250,000.
War on Poverty: Johnson's program aimed at increasing social services for impoverished communities.
Great Society: Johnson's ambitious reform agenda that included Medicare, civil rights laws, and education aid.
Civil Rights Act of 1964: Legislation prohibiting discrimination based on race, gender, and religion; empowered federal enforcement.
Voting Rights Act of 1965: Eliminated voter suppression tactics like literacy tests; facilitated greater black political participation.

Conflicts and Their Impact

Black Power Movement: Movement insisting on economic independence and self-defense for African Americans.
Six Day War (1967): Brief but intense conflict between Arabs and Israelis, altering Middle Eastern dynamics.
Operation Rolling Thunder: Air campaign against North Vietnam intended to diminish its military capability.
Hawks and Doves: Hawks supported the Vietnam War; Doves opposed it, reflecting the national divide on war issues.
Tet Offensive (1968): Major North Vietnamese assault during the Lunar New Year; led to increased anti-war sentiment in the U.S.
Beat Poets: Influential literary group from the 1950s promoting anti-establishment views through unique literary styles.
Free Speech Movement: Student-led initiative advocating for campus rights and freedoms throughout the 1960s.
Students for a Democratic Society (SDS): Active college organization fighting for civil rights and against the Vietnam War; influential until its decline in the late 1960s.

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