https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg Vocabulary Menu en-us 2021-07-21 00:11:48 UTC 2024-10-31 19:56:19 UTC hello@padlet.com 3009759 https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656446071 Western military alliance that wanted to prevent the spread of communism formed after the Berlin Airlift 

NATO was founded in 1949 by the United States, Canada, and several Western European nations in order to provide security against the Soviet Union and prevent the spread of communism in the west.  ]]> 2021-07-21 00:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656446071 3009759 https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656450291 A nuclear attack was a real fear for many Americans. As a result, they built underground bunkers to help protect themselves.

Growing tensions between the U.S. and Russia regarding the nuclear race aroused a feeling of paranoia among Americans because they felt that their lives were going to be threatened amid the war. As a result, citizens resorted to building shelter that would protect themselves underground from unexpected nuclear attacks.]]> 2021-07-21 00:50:16 UTC https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656450291 3009759 https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656455747 Also known as the Servicemen's Readjustment Act this helped the economy by providing loans to veterans to attend college, set up businesses, and buy homes. Spurred the growth of the suburbs.

During post World War II, many veterans returned to their normal lives. The increased population during the 50s resulted in a housing crisis since many were unemployed or had no funds to readjust to the American life. The GI Bill provided federal aid and loans for veterans to gain an education, buy homes, and etc.]]> 2021-07-21 00:53:15 UTC https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656455747 3009759 https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656461554 In the 1950s, the fear and paranoia of communism was referred to as the 2nd Red Scare.

The origin of the Cold War involved the fear of communism among Americans. The growing tensions between the U.S. and the USSR created a feeling of anti-communism in America, as specific committees were established to investigate and report suspicion of communist people or groups in the U.S.]]> 2021-07-21 00:56:42 UTC https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656461554 3009759 https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656467280 Congress passed the Construction of 40,000 miles of interstate highways mainly in the case of crisis the U.S. could transport military supplies quickly across the country.

On June 26, 1956, the U.S. Congress approved the act, allocating more than $30 billion for the construction of about 41,000 miles of interstate highways. The project improved public transportation, construction, and nation's infrastructures.]]> 2021-07-21 00:59:56 UTC https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656467280 3009759 https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656471530 Due to more men attending college, this resulted in more white collar jobs in areas, such as advertising, plastics, and management.

The term was coined in the 1930s by Upton Sinclair. At the time, the word referenced to workers in clerical, administrative, or managerial fields (mainly professional or office jobs).]]> 2021-07-21 01:02:10 UTC https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656471530 3009759 https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656476097 Tensions between the USA and USSR that lasted from 1945-1990 that divided the world.

The Cold War developed due to the growing suspicion and distrust between the United States and the Soviet Union. The two nation had conflicting views on how society should run and what freedoms citizens should have.]]> 2021-07-21 01:04:37 UTC https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656476097 3009759 https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656486739 American Volunteer program created under JFK that provides aid and assistance to third world countries. 

On Sept. 22, 1961, Kennedy signed a congressional legislation that would "promote world peace and friendship." The organization would help interested countries meet their need for the people and promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the people served.]]> 2021-07-21 01:10:10 UTC https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656486739 3009759 https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656492109 much of the African American Civil Rights movement was organized using NAACP in the South.

Established in 1909, the organization responded to the ongoing violence against African Americans around the nation. As the Civil Rights movement kept its momentum going, discrimination against Blacks  continued. The NAACP worked in close liaison with MLK to organize nonviolent protests and campaigns across the nation. ]]> 2021-07-21 01:12:48 UTC https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656492109 3009759 https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656506445 Under the Great Society, key issues were addressed in the 60s such as civil rights; freedom of the press; separation of church and state; and the rights of the accused. 

The Great Society was a set of domestic programs launched by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Extending the New Deal domestic agenda of FDR, the Johnson administration lowered the poverty rates in America and worked to establish civil rights for African Americans.]]> 2021-07-21 01:19:57 UTC https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656506445 3009759 https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656513135 The closest the USSR and USA ever came to nuclear war during the Cold War period.

During Kennedy's presidency in 1962, he had to confront a threatening nuclear war between the U.S. and USSR. He attempted to avoid the war by calling off the blockade and secretly removed its missiles from Turkey.]]> 2021-07-21 01:23:29 UTC https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656513135 3009759 https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656518005 A physical barrier that divided East and West Berlin. This barrier stood from 1961 to 1989.

Constructed in 1961, the Berlin Wall prevented East Germans from fleeing to the west side. The wall also symbolized the "Iron Curtain" that separated the democratic western countries and communist eastern nations.]]> 2021-07-21 01:25:57 UTC https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656518005 3009759 https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656522872 By the time LBJ left the White House in 1969, Congress had passed 206 of his legislative initiatives. These programs addressed areas such as civil rights, education, and poverty.

The organization was established during the Johnson administration in 1964 to expand economic and social opportunities for Americans, especially minorities and the poor.]]> 2021-07-21 01:28:26 UTC https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656522872 3009759 https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656526458 Act that increased voting opportunities for African Americans

After decades of movements and campaigns on African American rights and freedom, the act was signed in 1965 by President Johnson. The act outlawed the discriminatory voting practices and later, ratified the 24th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.]]> 2021-07-21 01:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656526458 3009759 https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656532969 the belief that Vietnam fell to communism, other nations in Southeast Asia would do the same

The theory was introduced by President Truman to justify sending military aid to Greece, Turkey, and even South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. The U.S. main fear was the idea that communism would spread to countries, causing nations to collapse. ]]> 2021-07-21 01:33:46 UTC https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656532969 3009759 https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656537094 authorized the President to "take all necessary measures to repel any armed attack against the forces of the United States and to prevent any further aggression." This essentially gives the war powers of Congress to the president

The act addressed the aftermath of the Vietnam War and provided a set of procedures for both the President and Congress to follow in situations where U.S. forces abroad are led to the involvement in armed conflict. ]]> 2021-07-21 01:36:06 UTC https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656537094 3009759 https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656541995 Southeast Asia Treaty Organization whose goal was to stop the spread of Communism in Southeast Asian countries

The international organization was signed in September 1954 to prevent communism from gaining ground in the region. The mission is similar to NATO, except the different regions is what make the two organizations differ.]]> 2021-07-21 01:38:42 UTC https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656541995 3009759 https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656545813 jellied-like gasoline that would explode on contact. Used to clear the Vietnamese jungles

The gasoline is extremely harmful to humans who make contact with the chemical. During the Vietnam war, aircrafts or tanks would spray tons of napalm in the air in attempts to clearing the jungles, which were often used as hiding spots for Vietnamese soldiers. ]]> 2021-07-21 01:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656545813 3009759 https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656550051 20 million gallons of this toxic herbicide (plant killer) was sprayed in South Vietnam

The herbicide killed plants and crops. The U.S. military sprayed gallons of chemicals in the air to clear the jungles. As a result, Vietnamese who were in contact with the chemicals died, experienced birth defects, or cancer.]]> 2021-07-21 01:42:49 UTC https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656550051 3009759 https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656555156 Guerilla fighters for the Communist North Vietnamese

The Vietcong were South Vietnamese supporters of a communist organization in South Vietnam. They were allied with North Vietnam and sought to conquer the south and create a unified, communist state of Vietnam.]]> 2021-07-21 01:45:30 UTC https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656555156 3009759 https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656558459 a person who wanted the U.S. to withdraw from Vietnam

Although they supported U.S. intervention to prevent the spread of communism, they opposed to adopting military measures as a way to intervene in the Vietnam conflict.]]> 2021-07-21 01:47:16 UTC https://padlet.com/3009759/7t1mx8mw7kqrz9vg/wish/1656558459