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Who was chosen as the Democratic candidate for the presidency in 1952?
Who was chosen as the Democratic candidate for the presidency in 1952?
What was the main theme of Nixon's 'Checkers Speech'?
What was the main theme of Nixon's 'Checkers Speech'?
What role did television play in the political campaign of 1952?
What role did television play in the political campaign of 1952?
What was Eisenhower's first major action in office regarding Korea?
What was Eisenhower's first major action in office regarding Korea?
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What was one of the significant outcomes of the Korean conflict during Eisenhower's presidency?
What was one of the significant outcomes of the Korean conflict during Eisenhower's presidency?
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Why was Eisenhower considered a suitable leader for the American public post-World War II?
Why was Eisenhower considered a suitable leader for the American public post-World War II?
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What criticism could be made regarding Eisenhower's use of his popularity?
What criticism could be made regarding Eisenhower's use of his popularity?
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What was the electoral result of the 1952 presidential election?
What was the electoral result of the 1952 presidential election?
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What event contributed to Eisenhower's landslide victory in the 1956 election?
What event contributed to Eisenhower's landslide victory in the 1956 election?
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What was the primary aim of the 1959 Landrum-Griffin Act?
What was the primary aim of the 1959 Landrum-Griffin Act?
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What was one major consequence of the launching of Sputnik I by the Russians?
What was one major consequence of the launching of Sputnik I by the Russians?
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Which factor led to the expulsion of the Teamsters from the AF of L-CIO?
Which factor led to the expulsion of the Teamsters from the AF of L-CIO?
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Why did critics blame Truman in relation to the space race?
Why did critics blame Truman in relation to the space race?
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What action did Ho Chi Minh seek from Woodrow Wilson regarding Vietnam?
What action did Ho Chi Minh seek from Woodrow Wilson regarding Vietnam?
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What was a major consequence of the strikes in critical industries in 1959?
What was a major consequence of the strikes in critical industries in 1959?
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Which event marked the end of French colonial rule in Vietnam?
Which event marked the end of French colonial rule in Vietnam?
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What major action involving education funding occurred after the launch of Sputnik?
What major action involving education funding occurred after the launch of Sputnik?
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What was the primary purpose of creating the Southeast Asian Treaty Organization (SEATO)?
What was the primary purpose of creating the Southeast Asian Treaty Organization (SEATO)?
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What happened to Teamster chief 'Dave' Beck?
What happened to Teamster chief 'Dave' Beck?
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How did the U.S. respond to the Hungarian Revolution of 1956?
How did the U.S. respond to the Hungarian Revolution of 1956?
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What major crisis occurred as a result of Nasser's actions in Egypt?
What major crisis occurred as a result of Nasser's actions in Egypt?
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What was Eisenhower's main concern regarding intervention in Vietnam during the French conflict?
What was Eisenhower's main concern regarding intervention in Vietnam during the French conflict?
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What initiative did the CIA undertake in Iran in 1953?
What initiative did the CIA undertake in Iran in 1953?
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What was Khrushchev's notable action in 1956 regarding Stalin's legacy?
What was Khrushchev's notable action in 1956 regarding Stalin's legacy?
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What was the main principle behind Eisenhower's policy of 'dynamic conservatism'?
What was the main principle behind Eisenhower's policy of 'dynamic conservatism'?
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How did Eisenhower approach military spending during his presidency?
How did Eisenhower approach military spending during his presidency?
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What event prompted Eisenhower to send federal troops to Little Rock, Arkansas?
What event prompted Eisenhower to send federal troops to Little Rock, Arkansas?
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What was one of the actions taken by Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson regarding surplus grain?
What was one of the actions taken by Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson regarding surplus grain?
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What significant legislation did Congress pass in 1957?
What significant legislation did Congress pass in 1957?
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What was Eisenhower's response to illegal Mexican immigration?
What was Eisenhower's response to illegal Mexican immigration?
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Which New Deal program did Eisenhower notably support and improve upon?
Which New Deal program did Eisenhower notably support and improve upon?
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What was the primary aim of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) formed by Martin Luther King Jr.?
What was the primary aim of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) formed by Martin Luther King Jr.?
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What movement did four black college students initiate in 1960 in Greensboro, North Carolina?
What movement did four black college students initiate in 1960 in Greensboro, North Carolina?
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What was a significant economic outcome of Eisenhower's presidency in 1959?
What was a significant economic outcome of Eisenhower's presidency in 1959?
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How did Eisenhower's record on civil rights compare to previous administrations?
How did Eisenhower's record on civil rights compare to previous administrations?
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Which policy did Secretary of State John Foster Dulles advocate for in addition to containment?
Which policy did Secretary of State John Foster Dulles advocate for in addition to containment?
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What major labor event occurred during Eisenhower's presidency?
What major labor event occurred during Eisenhower's presidency?
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What was the result of Ike's appeal for peace to Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev at the 1955 Geneva Conference?
What was the result of Ike's appeal for peace to Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev at the 1955 Geneva Conference?
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How did the United States respond to the Hungarian uprising against the U.S.S.R.?
How did the United States respond to the Hungarian uprising against the U.S.S.R.?
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What was the focus of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) formed in April 1960?
What was the focus of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) formed in April 1960?
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What was the impact of Jim Crow laws on voting rights for Blacks in the South?
What was the impact of Jim Crow laws on voting rights for Blacks in the South?
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In 'An American Dilemma', what hypocrisy did Gunnar Myrdal highlight regarding American society?
In 'An American Dilemma', what hypocrisy did Gunnar Myrdal highlight regarding American society?
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How did the Supreme Court case Sweatt v. Painter contribute to the civil rights movement?
How did the Supreme Court case Sweatt v. Painter contribute to the civil rights movement?
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What was Truman's objective regarding the armed forces following the lynchings of black soldiers?
What was Truman's objective regarding the armed forces following the lynchings of black soldiers?
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What was a major consequence of the public actions by figures like Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr.?
What was a major consequence of the public actions by figures like Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr.?
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What was Earl Warren's role as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court concerning black civil rights?
What was Earl Warren's role as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court concerning black civil rights?
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What did Jackie Robinson's signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers symbolize in 1947?
What did Jackie Robinson's signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers symbolize in 1947?
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What percentage of black eligible voters were able to participate in elections due to discriminatory practices?
What percentage of black eligible voters were able to participate in elections due to discriminatory practices?
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Study Notes
Eisenhower's Presidency
- 1952: Democrats chose Adlai Stevenson, Republicans chose Dwight D. Eisenhower (war hero) and Richard Nixon.
- Eisenhower's campaign focused on perceived weaknesses of Stevenson, and Nixon used the "Checkers Speech" to save his political career, highlighting his family values.
- This speech demonstrated the power of television in political campaigning.
- Eisenhower easily won the election (442 to 89 electoral votes).
- Korean War armistice signed, though violated later.
- Eisenhower's "dynamic conservatism" policy aimed for balanced liberalism and conservatism in government spending.
- Reduced military spending, transferred offshore oil control to states, and attempted to curb TVA.
- Salk anti-polio vaccine distribution criticized by Eisenhower administration.
- Immigration policy focused on limiting illegal Mexican immigration.
- Native American policy shift proposed from lenient FDR-style treatment to a Dawes Severalty Act approach, but protests caused abandonment.
Eisenhower's Domestic Policies
- Maintained many New Deal programs.
- Interstate Highway Act: Construction of 42,000 miles of interstate highways.
- Balanced budget only 3 times during his 8 years.
- Economic downturn of 1957-1958 criticized.
- AF of L and CIO merged.
- Slow progress on civil rights.
- Court rulings on integration were not immediately followed, and integration faced resistance in southern states.
- First Civil Rights Act since Reconstruction period.
- Formation of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and sit-in movement.
- Rise of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC).
Eisenhower's Foreign Policy
- "Roll Back" policy (containment inadequacy): Pushing back communism globally.
- Creation of Strategic Air Command.
- Cold War tensions and diplomatic efforts.
- 1955 Geneva Conference and failed peace talks with Khrushchev.
- 1957 Sputnik launch, impacting American awareness of potential space and technological threat.
- Creation of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO).
- Responses to several Cold War Crises in Europe and Middle East, including the Hungarian uprising and the forming of the Warsaw Pact.
- Suez Crisis (U.S. did not support France, Britain, and Israel in attacking Egypt in 1956)
- Attempt to reduce nuclear testing with the USSR.
Post-Eisenhower Era
- Secretary of State Dulles death.
- Sherman Adams scandal: forced resignation of presidential assistant.
- Increasing labor disruptions/conflict.
- Landrum-Griffin Act (labor reform).
- Space Race (Sputnik launch impacts).
- NDEA (National Defense Education Act).
- Vietnam involvement begins.
Social and Cultural Trends of Eisenhower's Era
- Increased consumerism and the growth of the consumer goods market.
- Development of the "television age".
- Emergence of rock and roll music, along with criticism of the culture from some quarters.
- The Beat Generation: reaction against traditional values and societal norms.
- Shifting roles of women in society.
Key Figures
- Adlai Stevenson
- Richard Nixon: "Checkers Speech".
- John Foster Dulles
- Secretary of State
- Dwight D. Eisenhower
- President
- Robert A. Taft (Isolationist)
- Orval Faubus (Governor)
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Jackie Robinson
- Rosa Parks
- Earl Warren
- Nikita Khrushchev
- Gamal Abdel Nasser
- Sherman Adams
- James (Jimmy) Hoffa
- John Kenneth Galbraith
- C. Wright Mills
- Elvis Presley
- Marilyn Monroe,
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This quiz covers key events and policies from Eisenhower's presidency, highlighting his campaign strategies, the impact of television on politics, and significant legislative measures. Explore the dynamics of Eisenhower's governance, including his stance on military spending, immigration, and Native American policy.
