Unit 6 Vocabulary by Sarah Chan https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp en-us 2023-07-18 23:20:02 UTC 2025-11-18 17:31:23 UTC hello@padlet.com Baby Boom 483925 https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647424296 Definition: Men return home from war, confidence in the economy, and advances in medicine led to the growth of the largest generation in our nation's history between 1946-1964

Historical Context: Generally occurred after wars or in times of peace, was needed after the great loss in populations. ]]> 2023-07-18 23:20:50 UTC https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647424296 Rock and Roll 483925 https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647424346 Definition: New music style that has its roots in African American rhythm and blues 

Historical Context: Rock and roll originated in the 1940s & 1950s in the United States. It went from rhythm & blues to country, to gospel music.

]]> 2023-07-18 23:21:01 UTC https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647424346 Cold War 483925 https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647424453 Definition: Tensions between the USA and USSR that lasted from 1945-1990 divided the world 

Historical Context: The Cold War happened because of the global struggle for power. They were divided by ideological, political, and economic differences. 

]]> 2023-07-18 23:21:11 UTC https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647424453 Marshall Plan 483925 https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647424508 Definition: The Marshall Plan was launched in 1948 to rebuild Western Europe after WWII.

Historical Context: After WWII, this plan was created to rebuild Europe and was named after Secretary of State George Marshall because he proposed it in one of his speeches at Harvard in 1947.
]]> 2023-07-18 23:21:23 UTC https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647424508 Capitalism 483925 https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647424546 Definition: Economic system where people can own their own businesses and own their own homes. 

Historical Context: Capitalism was linked to the development of industrialization that began in the 18th century in Britain. This led to the growth of factories and consumer goods. ]]> 2023-07-18 23:21:32 UTC https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647424546 Communism 483925 https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647424600 Definition: Economic system where everything belongs to the state. Private property doesn't exist 

Historical Context: The historical enemy of Capitalism, often at ends and creating conflict. ]]> 2023-07-18 23:21:41 UTC https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647424600 2nd Red Scare 483925 https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647424777 Definition: In the 1950s the fear and paranoia of communism was referred to as the second red scare. 

Historical Context: The second red scare was an era of people scared of communism and the soviet influence in America.]]> 2023-07-18 23:21:58 UTC https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647424777 Warsaw Pact 483925 https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647424840 Definition: Eastern Europe military alliance that promoted the spread of Communism 

Historical Context: The pact was used to ward off a two front war on the German side. ]]> 2023-07-18 23:22:11 UTC https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647424840 SEATO 483925 https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647424903 Definition: International organization for defense primarily created to block further communist gains in Southeast Asia  

Historical Context:]]> 2023-07-18 23:22:23 UTC https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647424903 NATO 483925 https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647424928 Definition: The Western military alliance that wanted to prevent the spread of communism formed after the Berlin Airlift. 

Historical Context: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was formed between the U.S., Canada, and several European countries. It was made due to the threat of Soviet expansionism and aggression in the aftermath of WWII.]]> 2023-07-18 23:22:26 UTC https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647424928 Peace Corp 483925 https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647440268 Definition: American Volunteer program created under JFK that provides aid and assistance to third-world countries 

Historical Context: This was made to promote peace and friendship between the United States and other countries. It was designed to help people in developing countries improve their lives and have a better future.]]> 2023-07-18 23:59:00 UTC https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647440268 NASA 483925 https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647440339 Definition: US Space Organization that sent a man to the moon in 1969

Historical Context: Created to show the Soviet Union up in the space race.]]> 2023-07-18 23:59:07 UTC https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647440339 Berlin Wall 483925 https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647440427 Definition: A physical barrier that divided East and West Berlin. This barrier stood from 1961-1989

Historical Context: Used to divide the capitalist side forms the communist side of Germany. ]]> 2023-07-18 23:59:17 UTC https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647440427 Montgomery Bus Boycotts 483925 https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647440555 Definition: Rosa Parks sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycotts which was led by Dr. Martin Luther King. 

Historical Context: This was made to stop segregation inside buses and to let anyone sit anywhere they wanted on the bus without having to move around for another person. ]]> 2023-07-18 23:59:31 UTC https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647440555 UC vs Bakke 483925 https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647440647 Definition: A court case that reviewed the policy for affirmative action 

Historical Context: This was a landmark Supreme Court case in 1978 and involved Allan Bakke that was denied admission to the University of California, Davis Medical School. ]]> 2023-07-18 23:59:41 UTC https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647440647 Feminine Mystique 483925 https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647440886 Definition: Book that sparked the Women's Liberation Movement 

Historical Context: This book was written by Betty Friedan and was published in 1963. The book is widely credited with sparking the second wave of feminism in the United States and helping to launch the modern women's rights movement. ]]> 2023-07-18 23:59:56 UTC https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647440886 United Farm Workers 483925 https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647440968 Definition: An organization that fought for higher wages and better conditions for Hispanic migrant workers 

Historical Context: This was made to represent the interests of farm workers in the United States. ]]> 2023-07-19 00:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647440968 American Indian Movement 483925 https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647441059 Definition: Native American movement that protested more tribal rights 

Historical Context: This was made to advocate for the rights of African Americans. ]]> 2023-07-19 00:00:16 UTC https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647441059 NAACP 483925 https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647441122 Definition: Fought in the courts for African American civil rights

Historical Context: The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People worked to end segregation in schools, public spaces, housing, and secure voting rights for African Americans.]]> 2023-07-19 00:00:22 UTC https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647441122 Sit-ins 483925 https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647441188 Definition: Non-violent tactic used by college students to attempt to desegregate restaurants 

Historical Context: This was made to challenge racial segregation in public places in Greensboro, North Carolina in 1960. ]]> 2023-07-19 00:00:30 UTC https://padlet.com/483925/zahdlj840oezdhpp/wish/2647441188