MCMC US Final Exam

U.S. unit believed the village to be a shelter for 250 Vietcong. US rounded up villagers: 350-400 villagers killed

America's Asian allies would have to fight their own wars without large #s of American Troops

The counterculture movement of the 1960s primarily rejected:

What was a consequence of increased U.S. military spending during Reagan’s presidency?

Conducted to drive enemy forces away from populated areas.

Battle that was a major US victory, saved the Pacific fleet, saved Hawaii from invasion, and put Japan on the defensive?

Which program, introduced during the Great Society, provides healthcare coverage for seniors?

Famous North Vietnamese War Prison for fighter pilots shot down over North Vietnam

What battle featured the Normandy Invasion, one of the greatest turning points of 20th-century history?

What did conservatives argue about liberal social programs like welfare?

Established that the US would provide political, military and economic assistance to all democratic nations under threat

What strategy did Martin Luther King Jr. primarily advocate for in the civil rights movement?

a country could request American economic assistance and/or aid from U.S. military forces if it was being threatened.

What movement questioned postwar conformity and materialism?

Which event became a cultural symbol of the counterculture movement’s ideals?

Rapid urban migration during the war led to:

What policy outlined U.S. support for nations resisting communism, starting with Greece and Turkey?

The 1929 stock market crash led to:

What was the primary aim of Lyndon Johnson’s Great Society programs?

What landmark Supreme Court decision declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional?

Protesters burned ROTC building/began protesting. National Guard were sent to disperse the crowd/fired on the students

What was a lasting impact of U.S. intervention in Latin America during the Cold War?

What decision did conservatives criticize for legalizing abortion nationwide?

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 aimed to:

Which organization led legal challenges against systemic racism during the mid-20th century?

What legislative action aimed to limit the president’s ability to deploy military forces without Congressional approval?

The Stonewall Riots are significant because they:

Established an insurance program for deposits in many banks

Which of the following exemplifies the rise of the gig economy?

A key response to banking failures during the Great Depression was:

Who was considered a hero due to redistributing land to peasants in Vietnam?

Jellied Gasoline. Used to effectively fight hidden Viet Cong guerillas

Provided increased government regulation of the trading of the stock market

How did the GI Bill impact postwar America?

Which postwar program aimed to rebuild Western Europe’s economies and strengthen democratic governments?

The Vietnam War led to:

What cultural phenomenon symbolized the rise of suburban and consumer lifestyles in postwar America?

What event in 1968 significantly weakened American public support for the Vietnam War?

Which president issued Executive Order 9981 to desegregate the armed forces?

Conducted to locate the North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong in and around their base areas and to attack them by fire.

The Moral Majority emphasized:

What economic practice in the 1920s contributed to the Great Depression?

The goal was to eliminate "cut-throat competition" by bringing industry ,labor & gov't together to create fair practices

Featured a massive pre aerial bombardment to diminish the brutal losses of life previously experienced by US Marines

Which legislation prohibited sex discrimination in federally funded educational programs?

Directed at the enemy in the hamlets, the infrastructure and the farmers by day and at the Viet Cong guerrillas by night

What was the primary goal of the U.S. during the Cold War in Latin America?

Which event demonstrated America's military dominance in the post-Cold War era?

Which program was part of the New Deal’s effort to provide jobs and conserve natural resources?

Reagan’s “Tear Down This Wall” speech was directed at which location?

Considered the “last straw” for US in the war after North Viet. and US are seen fighting in close combat on TV

The battle foreshadowed the kind of carrier warfare that later marked fighting in the Pacific War

The U.S. rejection of the League of Nations reflected:

The New Deal was primarily aimed at:

Which city exemplified the decline of U.S. manufacturing jobs in the late 20th century?

How did the Moral Majority, founded in 1979, influence American politics?

Established pensions for retirees, unemployment insurance , and aid for certain groups  for low - income disabled people

Which Supreme Court decision overturned “separate but equal” in public schools?

What characterized the shift in the U.S. economy during the early 20th century?

What major event in 1955–1956 showcased the power of collective action against segregation?

What role did television play in postwar America?

Which of the following was a cultural focus of conservatism in the 1980s?

The Watergate scandal led to:

The 1983 U.S. invasion of Grenada was an example of:

Communist offensive attacking 36 provincial capitals, 5 major cities, and US embassy in Saigon.

Which industry saw a surge in production during World War II, attracting a large workforce?

Critics of the New Deal argued that:

The Domino Theory suggested:

What was the primary goal of U.S. Cold War strategies?

The rise of the service economy contributed to:

What battle did Churchill say was the greatest American battle of the war?

What event marked the end of public bus segregation in Montgomery?

The Korean War ended with:

How did rock and roll influence postwar youth culture?

What long-term reform was established to provide retirement benefits and unemployment insurance?

Which 2010 law increased financial regulation following the 2008 financial crisis?

How did many newly independent nations in Asia and Africa respond to Cold War pressures?

What did President Eisenhower warn against in his farewell address?

This critical US victory stopped the growth of Japan in the Pacific and allowed the United States to go on the offensive

What contributed to the economic prosperity of postwar America?

What was a key demand of the Black Power movement?

What document outlined the New Left’s vision for participatory democracy and a more equitable society?

Powerful defoliant used to kill off jungle plants and food crops. Used by the United States to devastating consequences

What spurred the migration of rural Americans to urban centers during World War II?

What symbolized the tragic consequences of tensions between anti-war demonstrators and authorities of the Vietnam War?

The New Deal redefined modern American liberalism by:

What was a significant long-term impact of the Red Scare on American society?

What battle influenced the decision of Harry S. Truman to drop the atomic bombs on Japan instead of a mainland invasion?

The integration of Little Rock Central High School highlighted:

The Non-Aligned Movement sought to:

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 led to:

Process of turning the war back over to South Vietnamese forces. Began in 1973.

The Reagan Doctrine primarily provided support to:

The covert bombing of Cambodia to destroy supply routes and base camps, conducted without the knowledge of Congress

Which battle was the last major offensive of the Germans during World War II?

Which legislation outlawed segregation in public places and employment discrimination?

Which industry significantly contributed to the urban growth of cities like Chicago and Pittsburgh?