CUA #6 - 20th and 21st Century

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What is the War on Terror?

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A global military campaign launched by the United States after the September 11 attacks in 2001, aimed at combating terrorism.

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Who are considered immigrants?

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People who move to a new country to live, often seeking better opportunities or escaping difficult conditions.

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What is the main purpose of a political party?

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To control governments by winning elections and influencing policy decisions.

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What legislation was passed to address segregation in public places?

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Civil Rights Act of 1964, which banned discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

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What was the Civil Rights Movement?

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A social movement in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s aimed at ending racial discrimination and promoting equal rights.

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What was the significance of the Tet Offensive?

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A major turning point in the Vietnam War, where North Vietnamese forces launched a surprise attack on South Vietnam in 1968.

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What was the Bay of Pigs invasion?

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A failed military invasion of Cuba in 1961 by Cuban exiles supported by the U.S. government.

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What was the Cuban Missile Crisis?

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A 13-day confrontation in 1962 between the United States and the Soviet Union over Soviet ballistic missiles deployed in Cuba.

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What is the Six-Day War?

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A conflict in 1967 between Israel and neighboring Arab countries, resulting in significant territorial gains for Israel.

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What does segregation mean?

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The enforced separation of different racial groups in a country, community, or establishment.