US History Key Events and Policies

The video covers the period from 1945 to 1958, highlighting the U.S. emergence as a superpower post-WWII, the Cold War dynamics between communism and capitalism, and the U.S. containment policy. It also discusses the civil rights movement, post-war prosperity, and economic challenges like stagflation. Key events include the Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, and the Civil Rights Act.

What marked the beginning of the nuclear age?

• The signing of the Marshall Plan

• The start of the Korean War

• The end of World War II

• The end of World War I

What was the primary goal of the US policy of containment?

• To expand capitalism globally

• To limit the spread of communism

• To promote nuclear disarmament

• To establish military bases worldwide

Which event is associated with a change in public trust in the US government during the Vietnam War?

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

• The Gulf of Tonkin Incident

• The Tet Offensive

• The Bay of Pigs Invasion

What was the primary focus of the Eisenhower Doctrine?

• Europe

• Asia

• The Middle East

• Africa

Which court case served as a catalyst for the civil rights movement?

• Roe vs. Wade

• Dred Scott vs. Sandford

• Plessy vs. Ferguson

• Brown vs. Board of Education

Who is associated with the book 'The Feminine Mystique'?

• Susan B. Anthony

• Gloria Steinem

• Rosa Parks

• Betty Friedan

Which movement is associated with Cesar Chavez?

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Women's Rights Movement

• The Hispanic Movement

• The LGBTQ+ Movement

What was a significant outcome of the Great Society programs?

• The establishment of NATO

• The end of the Cold War

• The creation of Medicare and Medicaid

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

What economic issue characterized the 1970s in the US?

• Hyperinflation

• Stagflation

• Deflation

• Recession

What was a key feature of the post-war suburban migration?

• Exclusivity to white Americans

• Decline in housing construction

• Focus on urban development

• Integration of all races