APUSH Unit 8 part 2 ~ QUIZS VOCABULARY

Tet Offensive (1968)

• A massive, coordinated Communist assault against more than 100 cities and towns in South Vietnam; demonstrated that the US was not as close to victory as the government was leading Americans to believe.

• A peaceful protest by South Vietnamese citizens advocating for democracy.

• A military strategy focused on guerrilla warfare by the South Vietnamese forces.

• An agreement between the US and North Vietnam to cease hostilities.

Henry Kissinger

• Prominent American diplomat and political scientist, served as National Security Advisor and Secretary of State under Presidents Nixon and Ford.

• A famous American actor known for his roles in classic films.

• An influential American author and poet recognized for his literary contributions.

• A renowned scientist who made significant discoveries in the field of physics.

Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)

• An organization formed in 1957 by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to work for civil rights through nonviolent means.

• A political party established in the 1960s to promote civil rights legislation.

• A grassroots movement started by students to advocate for voting rights.

• A religious group focused on promoting economic development in the South.

Betty Friedan

• American feminist, activist and writer known for her book 'The Feminine Mystique' and founding the National Organization for Women.

• A famous actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films.

• A political leader who served as the first female president of the United States.

• A renowned scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.

Silent Spring

• A 1962 book by Rachel Carson that started the environmental movement; voiced concerns about the use of the pesticide DDT.

• A novel about the life of a spring flower.

• A scientific report on the effects of climate change published in 1962.

• A biography of Rachel Carson's life and achievements.

Title IX

• A law that bans gender discrimination in schools that receive federal funds.

• A regulation that promotes athletic programs for women only.

• A policy that requires schools to provide equal funding for all sports.

• A guideline for schools to improve academic performance in math and science.

Great Society

• A domestic program of President Lyndon B. Johnson that fought poverty, increased civil rights and improved education.

• A foreign policy initiative aimed at improving relations with China.

• A military strategy used during the Vietnam War.

• A social movement focused on environmental conservation.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

• Civil rights leader of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference who organized nonviolent resistance and peaceful mass demonstrations.

• A famous scientist known for his theory of relativity.

• A political figure who served as the President of the United States during the Civil War.

• An author known for his contributions to American literature.

Earl Warren

• Chief Justice during the 1950s and 1960s who expanded rights for African-Americans and the accused.

• Chief Justice known for strict interpretation of the Constitution.

• Chief Justice who served during the Civil War era.

• Chief Justice who focused on economic issues and corporate law.

My Lai Massacre

• The killing of 200 Vietnamese old men, women, and children by American soldiers in 1968.

• A peaceful protest against the Vietnam War in 1968.

• The signing of the Paris Peace Accords in 1973.

• A military strategy used by the U.S. during the Vietnam War.