U.S. History: Cold War to 21st Century Key Topics

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What was the main goal of the policy of Containment during the Cold War?

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To prevent the spread of communism.

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Which two alliances were formed during the Cold War as opposing military blocs? A) NATO and Warsaw Pact, B) United Nations and League of Nations, C) OPEC and ASEAN, D) NAFTA and EU

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NATO and Warsaw Pact

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The movement of African Americans from the rural South to urban areas in the North during the 1950s-1970s is known as the ________.

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Great Migration

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Who were two prominent figures in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s-1970s?

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Jackie Robinson and Rosa Parks

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Brown v. Board of Ed. (1954) was a landmark Supreme Court case that addressed what issue?

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School segregation

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Which event is associated with non-violent protests during the Civil Rights Movement? Options: March on Washington, Watergate Scandal, Iran Hostage Crisis, SDI 'Star Wars' Defense

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March on Washington

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What was the main focus of the Second Wave Feminism movement?

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Women's rights, including Roe v. Wade, ERA, and Title IX

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Which U.S. President was associated with the Vietnam War and the policy of American Response?

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Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ)

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The Watergate Scandal led to the resignation of which U.S. President?

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Richard Nixon

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What was the main outcome of the Camp David Accords during the Carter administration?

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Peace agreement between Egypt and Israel