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What is totalitarianism?
In this political system the government controls all aspects of daily life.
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What are Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
These were the two cities on which the U.S. dropped atomic bombs.
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What is the 38th parallel?
This is the name of the line that divided North and South Korea.
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Who is Rosa Parks?
She refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a bus.
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What is the Domino Theory?
Belief that if one nation falls to communism, the neighboring countries will soon follow.
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What is the Red Scare?
This was the term for Americans fearing communists being in their communities.
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What is the invasion of Poland in 9/1/1939?
This is considered the official start of World War II.
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What is the Cold War?
This term describes the non-military conflict and competition between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.
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Who is Martin Luther King, Jr.?
As a Civil Rights Movement leader, he believed in non-violent resistance.
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What is the Tet Offensive?
This is the name of the surprise attack by North Vietnam and Vietcong against South Vietnam during the Vietnamese New Year.
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What is the New Deal?
Roosevelt's reform plans during the Great Depression were call this type of Deal.
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Who are Japanese Americans?
This ethnic group was held in internment camps.
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Who is Joseph McCarthy?
He was the senator who was known for accusing others of being communists without proof.
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Who is Cesar Chavez?
This man founded the United Farm Workers union.
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What is Kent State University?
Four students were killed by the National Guard at this university following protests against the invasion of Cambodia.
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What is an installment plan?
In the 1920s, most people were buying expensive goods using this type of plan.
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What are Axis Powers?
Germany, Italy and Japan were part of the _____ Powers.
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What is containment?
This is the name of the foreign policy aimed to stop the spread of communism.
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What is the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
This Act outlawed discrimination based on a person's race, color, religion, etc.
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Who are the Doves?
People who did not support the Vietnam War.
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What is a bull market?
In this type of stock market, prices are rising, so it's a good idea to buy.
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What are Nuremberg Trials?
Nazi soldiers were sentenced for war crimes at these trials.
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Who are the Dixiecrats?
These are people who supported racial segregation and limiting voting rights of African Americans.
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What is Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka?
This court case ruled that it is unconstitutional to segregate schools by race.
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Who are the Hawks?
People who supported the Vietnam War.
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