The Post-War Era: Truman to Reagan

Study Notes

The Post-War Era: Truman to Reagan

Harry S. Truman served as President of the U.S. following WWII.
Satellite nations were countries under the Soviet sphere of influence.
The Iron Curtain symbolized the division between communist and non-communist Europe.
The Cold War was a period of geopolitical tension between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.
Containment was a U.S. foreign policy strategy to prevent the spread of communism during the Cold War.
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) played a crucial role in U.S. foreign policy and intelligence gathering.
The Truman Doctrine provided financial and military aid to countries threatened by communist expansion.
The Marshall Plan was a massive U.S. aid program for European reconstruction after WWII.
The Berlin Airlift supplied West Berlin with necessities during the Soviet blockade.
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) was a military alliance of Western countries.
Chiang Kai-shek led the Nationalist government in China.
Mao Zedong led the communist revolution in China.
Taiwan became a refuge for the Nationalist government.
The 38th Parallel marked the division of Korea.
The Korean War was a significant conflict of the Cold War era.
HUAC (House Un-American Activities Committee) investigated suspected communist activities in the U.S.
The Hollywood Ten were actors and writers blacklisted in Hollywood.
A blacklist was a list of individuals suspected of communist ties.
Alger Hiss was a government official accused of espionage.
Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were convicted of espionage.
Joseph McCarthy became known for anti-communist accusations.
McCarthyism represented the aggressive and often baseless anti-communist sentiment.
Mass media played a powerful role in shaping public opinion during this period.
The Beat Movement was a literary and cultural movement.
Rock 'n' roll was a new genre of music that gained popularity.
The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) regulates communication.
Richard Nixon held various political positions throughout this period.
Henry Kissinger served as a foreign policy advisor under Nixon and later.
Realpolitik was a political approach prioritizing practical concerns over ideology.
Detente was the easing of Cold War tensions.
SALT I Treaty limited arms production between the US and Soviet Union.
Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter were subsequent presidents.
Ronald Reagan led a resurgence in the U.S. role in international affairs.
Mikhail Gorbachev was the final Soviet leader, introducing reforms.
Strategic Defense Initiative was a proposed U.S. missile defense system.
Glasnost and Perestroika were Soviet political reforms.
The INF Treaty prohibited various types of intermediate-range nuclear missiles.

Post-War Domestic Changes

GI Bill of Rights assisted veterans in education and housing.
A suburb is a residential area outside a city.
The Dixiecrat were a faction of southern Democrats opposed to civil rights legislation.
The Fair Deal was Truman's domestic policy agenda.
A conglomerate combines many companies to form a massive business.
A franchise is a business owned and run under a larger business contract.
The baby boom was a significant increase in birthrates.
Dr. Jonas Salk developed a polio vaccine.
Consumerism was a growing trend, emphasizing purchasing goods.
Planned obsolescence was designed to encourage consumers to buy new items frequently.

Description

Test your knowledge on the significant events, policies, and figures from the Post-War Era extending from Harry S. Truman to Ronald Reagan. This quiz covers key concepts like the Cold War, the Truman Doctrine, and NATO. Dive into the geopolitical landscape that shaped modern history.