1. Space Race Competition between the US and USSR for supremacy in space.
Led to an increase of technology.

2. GI Bill
Provided educational grants and low-interest housing loans for members of the military since World War II

3. McCarthyism
Senator Joseph McCarthy led a crusade to uncover Communists in the United States
During the 1940s and 1950s, many important people were accused of being communists, some were blacklisted (not allowed to work)
Americans in labor unions and other activities that criticized the government were investigated

4. Sputnik I
In 1957, the Soviet Union beat the United States in launching the first artificial satellite
Americans feared that this would show that the Soviets were more advanced in science and technology, so the U.S. resolved to work harder

5. Baby Boom Period marked by a greatly increased birthrate.
Occurred after World War II, from the 1940’s-60’s

6. Vaccinations
Creation of polio and other vaccines, improving the health and life expectancy of people

7. Brown v. Board of Education
Racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional

8. Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Leader “I have a Dream”
Non-violent protests- used first by
Ghandi in India

9. Wallace, Faubus, and Maddox
George Wallace, Orval Faubus, and Lester Maddox
Leaders in Southern states that opposed integration and the Civil Rights movement.

10. Civil Rights Act of 1964
It became illegal for companies and schools to deny employment and education or admission into businesses based on color

11. 24th Amendment
No Poll Taxes (money paid to allow a person to vote)

12. Great Society
President Johnson’s domestic policy to reduce poverty, help the elderly, and help with other social issues.

13. Affirmative Action
Initiative that calls for companies and schools to actively recruit minorities.

14. Title IX
Ensured that girls’ programs including athletic programs are equally funded and prohibited discrimination.

15. Richard Nixon 37th President Ended war in Vietnam.
Only President to resign due to the Watergate Scandal.

16. Detente
A relaxation of tensions between the US, USSR, and China

17. Watergate
Scandal involving the cover-up of a break in into the Democratic National Committee Headquarters

18. Camp David Accords
A historic peace treaty between Egypt and Israel which was set up by President Carter.

19. Iran Hostage Crisis
52 American hostages that were held for 444 days following an attack on the US Embassy in Iran.

20. National Park System
An collection of parks and monuments that are managed by the National Park Service set up to protect the areas and maintain them for the future.

21. Environmental Protection Agency
Agency that sets up and enforces pollution standards and other agencies impact on the environment.