US History and Policies Flashcard

Front

What is Victory Gardens?

Back

US sacrifice to allow resources to reach the soldiers.

Front

What is Civil Rights Act of 1964?

Back

outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Front

What led to Social Unrest through causes of Great Depression Federal Reserve Policies?

Back

The Fed kept interest rates low allowing more and more people to take out loans which led to massive consumer debt.

Front

What was the idea of US Foreign Policy 1930’s Neutrality Acts?

Back

US wanted to remain distant from European affairs

Front

What is 3rd Amendment?

Back

No Quartering of Troops

Front

What are Social Unrest causes of Great Depression Stock Market Speculation? Options: Instant aid to those in the most trouble, Americans under suspicion had to prove their loyalty to the US, People buying on Margin(credit) created over priced stocks which led to the stock market crash, Naval Treaties signed. Tried to expand trade with foreign powers

Back

People buying on Margin(credit) created over priced stocks which led to the stock market crash

Front

What is the Quarantine Speech?

Back

FDR wanted to isolate the “aggressor countries” before WWII. Mostly meant Germany, Italy and Japan. Stop trade with them.

Front

What is Importance of Corporations (Industrialization)?

Back

Create Jobs, industry, goods and services.

Front

What was American Indian Movement?

Back

Fought for land to be returned and for dual citizenship in US and Tribes

Front

What is Recovery (RDR's 3 Rs)?

Back

Create jobs to get people, banks, companies back on their feet