https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho Made with wonder en-us 2021-07-21 00:18:18 UTC 2026-03-10 01:27:21 UTC hello@padlet.com 31909 https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656401408 Definition: Western Military Alliance that wanted to prevent the spread of communism formed after the Berlin Airlift. (We hate Communist Club)

Historical Significance: During the Cold War, NATO protected its citizens from the threats of the Soviet Union.]]> 2021-07-21 00:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656401408 31909 https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656407895 Definition: A Nuclear Attack was a real fear for many Americans. As a result they built underground bunkers to help protect themselves.

Historical Significance: During the Cold War, many of these fallout shelters were built from fear. ]]> 2021-07-21 00:25:16 UTC https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656407895 31909 https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656411768 Definition: King of Rock n' Roll

Historical Significance: Elvis Presley revolutionized the music industry and also influenced the entertainment industry.]]> 2021-07-21 00:27:54 UTC https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656411768 31909 https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656441845 Definition: Communist Totalitarian dictator of the USSR from 1923 - 1953. Was also originally an Ally in WW2.

Historical Significance: Was the main antagonist of the Cold War and also made the first satellite, Sputnik.]]> 2021-07-21 00:45:34 UTC https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656441845 31909 https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656456853 Definition: In 1957 the USSR launched the first man made satellite in space. This showed the US was falling behind in technology.

Historical Significance: Sputnik was the first satellite ever sent to space by the USSR. It knocked some sense into the US and US eventually made NASA. ]]> 2021-07-21 00:53:55 UTC https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656456853 31909 https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656460870 Definition: A year after the launch of Sputnik America created this space organization for research and exploration.

Historical Significance: NASA did pioneering work in space applications such as communications satellites in the 1960s.]]> 2021-07-21 00:56:17 UTC https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656460870 31909 https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656465571 Definition: In the 1950s the fear and paranoia of communism was referred to as the 2nd Red Scare. 

Historical Significance: People were very scared of communism, so people took many precautions in denying the spread of communism. ]]> 2021-07-21 00:58:55 UTC https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656465571 31909 https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656471374 Definition: Organization that fought for higher wages and better conditions for Hispanic migrant workers.

Historical Significance: The UFW worked to improve farmers working conditions and their wages. ]]> 2021-07-21 01:02:04 UTC https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656471374 31909 https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656477672 Definition: American Volunteer Program created under JFK that provides aid and assistance to the 3rd world countries.

Historical Significance: The Peace Corps promoted world peace and friendship and was made to stop conflicts in America.]]> 2021-07-21 01:05:28 UTC https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656477672 31909 https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656488203 Definition: A physical barrier that divided East and West Berlin. This barrier stood from 1961 to 1989.

Historical Significance: The purpose of the Berlin Wall was to keep so-called Western “fascists” from entering East Germany, but it failed and went to show the lack of freedom under communism. ]]> 2021-07-21 01:10:51 UTC https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656488203 31909 https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656502100 Definition: Act that increased voting opportunities for African Americans. 

Historical Significance: After fighting for African American rights for so long, African Americans finally got voting rights.]]> 2021-07-21 01:17:59 UTC https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656502100 31909 https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656524375 Definition: Provided hospital insurance and low-cost medical care to the elderly and benefits for the poor.

Historical Significance: This program has been saving many lives and protects peoples' health. ]]> 2021-07-21 01:29:15 UTC https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656524375 31909 https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656650052 Definition: Banned Poll Taxes

Historical Context: Because it banned Poll Taxes, many African American voters felt a lot better because of the racial equality.]]> 2021-07-21 02:38:27 UTC https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656650052 31909 https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656664487 Definition: Booked that sparked the Women's Liberation Movement. 

Historical Definition: This book paved way for many women to speak out about their limited gender roles. ]]> 2021-07-21 02:46:56 UTC https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656664487 31909 https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656772830 Definition: The belief that if Vietnam fell to communism, other nations in Southeast Asia would do the same.

Historical Significance: US wanted to prevent communism as much as possible as to not let Southeast Asia fall to this domino effect. ]]> 2021-07-21 04:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656772830 31909 https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656778897 Definition: Jellied like gasoline that would explode on contact. Used to clear the Vietnamese jungles.

Historical Significance: Was used during the Vietnam war to clear the Vietcong out of their hiding spots.]]> 2021-07-21 04:31:37 UTC https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656778897 31909 https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656782095 Definition: 20 million gallons of this toxic herbicide (plant killer) was sprayed in South Vietnam.

Historical Significance: This toxic herbicide was used to clear out leaves and vegetation to expose hiding places.]]> 2021-07-21 04:35:43 UTC https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656782095 31909 https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656785919 Definition: A person who wanted the US to withdraw from Vietnam.

Historical Significance: If you were a dove, you believed in peace and not conflict.]]> 2021-07-21 04:40:16 UTC https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656785919 31909 https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656787735 Definition: A person who wanted the US to stay and fight in Vietnam

Historical Significance: If you were a Hawk, you wanted to go to war and try to win.]]> 2021-07-21 04:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656787735 31909 https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656790769 Definition: Guerilla fighters for the Communist North Vietnamese

Historical Significance: The Vietcong were US's main enemy and we wanted to stop them from becoming a communist nation.]]> 2021-07-21 04:45:30 UTC https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656790769 31909 https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656800388 Definition: Southeast Asia Treaty Organization whose goal was to stop the spread of Communism. 

Historical Significance: People were very afraid of Southeast Asia becoming a communist country to the point where they created SEATO.]]> 2021-07-21 04:57:54 UTC https://padlet.com/31909/t7zdahk1lt0vqlho/wish/1656800388