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Social Studies Concepts

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What caused the Great Depression and how did it affect people’s lives? The stock market crash, bank failures, and job loss led to poverty and hardship for many Americans.
What was the goal of the New Deal? To create jobs and help the economy recover during the Great Depression.
How does an assembly line work? Each worker does one job as products move past them, speeding up production and making goods cheaper.
What caused the Dust Bowl, and what happened to families? Drought and poor farming practices created huge dust storms. Many families moved to California for work but faced tough times.
What was the Harlem Renaissance, and who was Duke Ellington? A time in the 1920s when Black artists, writers, and musicians celebrated their culture. Duke Ellington was a famous jazz musician.
How did jazz and the arts change America? Jazz and new art forms became popular across America, influencing music and culture.
Who fought in World War II and what happened at Pearl Harbor? The Allies (US, UK, Soviet Union) fought the Axis (Germany, Italy, Japan). Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, bringing the US into the war.
How did Americans help at home during WWII? They worked in factories, rationed goods like gas and food, and supported the war effort.
What did Americans do to support the war, and what was rationed? They volunteered, bought war bonds, and rationed items like sugar, rubber, and gasoline.
How did the war change public support for America? The attack on Pearl Harbor made Americans want to support and defend their country.
Who were the leaders of the Civil Rights Movement, and what did Eleanor Roosevelt do? Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Eleanor Roosevelt, who spoke out for civil and women’s rights.
What was Brown v. Board of Education? The Supreme Court decision that ended segregation in public schools.
What happened in Montgomery, Alabama, and why is it important? The Montgomery Bus Boycott protested unfair bus rules and helped end segregation on buses.
What impact did the assassinations of Dr. King, John F. Kennedy, and Robert Kennedy have? Their deaths inspired even more people to fight for equality and justice.
How did TV affect the Civil Rights Movement? TV let people all over the country see protests and unfair treatment, bringing more support for change.
What was the Iron Curtain? The division between free Western Europe and Communist Eastern Europe.
What did Nikita Khrushchev do during the Cuban Missile Crisis? He placed missiles in Cuba but removed them after making a deal with the US to avoid war.
What was McCarthyism? A time when many Americans were wrongly accused of being communists.
What was the Vietnam War? A conflict where the US fought to stop the spread of communism in Asia; the US did not win.
What are the US regions known for? Northeast: big cities; South: farming and history; Midwest: crops and livestock; West: mountains and technology.
What is the Midwest known for? Growing crops like corn and wheat, and raising livestock like cows and pigs.
Where is Pittsburgh, and why did it grow as an industrial city? Pittsburgh is in Pennsylvania, near rivers and coal, which helped factories and steel mills grow.
Where is Montgomery, Alabama, and what is its significance? In the South, known for the Montgomery Bus Boycott during the Civil Rights Movement.
Where did cattle trails start, and what region is this? Cattle trails started in Texas (South/West region); cowboys used them to move cattle to markets for bigger profits.
Which amendments expanded voting rights in the US? The 15th (all races), 19th (women), 24th (no poll tax), and 26th (lowered voting age to 18) Amendments.
Who fought for voting rights? People like Susan B. Anthony and Dr. King.
How did TV impact events in the 1950s and 1960s? TV let people watch important news and protests as they happened, making more people care and take action.
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