Key Historical Events and Movements in the 20th Century, Quizzes of World History

Download Key Historical Events and Movements in the 20th Century and more Quizzes World History in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 Watergate DEFINITION 1 The affair began with the arrest of five men who broke into Watergate with is the headquarters for the Democtratic National COmmittee in 1972. Becuase it appeared that Nixon was involved in this break in, he resigned from president in 1974. TERM 2 The Feminine Mystique DEFINITION 2 Written by Friedan. It was originally written to be published as an article in a magazine, however no one would publish it so she made it in to a book. She had done surveys on women and found they were unhappy as housewives. These interviews were done for her 15th anniversary from Smith College. Published in 1963. Began second femininism movement. TERM 3 Roe Vs Wade DEFINITION 3 1973 Texas interpretation of abortion law TERM 4 Iranian Revolution DEFINITION 4 AKA Persian Revolution or Islamic Revolution refers to the events involving the over throw of the Irans Monarchy (Puhlavi Dynasty) Puhlavi was replaced with Islamic Republic The Revolution was unusual bc it lacked typical cause, produced profound impact quicly, and was very popular TERM 5 Reagonomics DEFINITION 5 AKA supply side economics or Trickle-down economics 4 pillars 1) Reduce growth of govt spending 2) Reduce income tax & Capital gains tax 3) Reduce govt Regulation 4) Control the money supply to reduce inflation TERM 6 Truman Doctrine DEFINITION 6 1947 U.S. proposes we support Greect and Turkey financially and with army to prevent them from falling into the Soviet. Policy won republic support TERM 7 Chinese Revolution DEFINITION 7 1949 The final stage of military conflict in the Chinese Civil War AKA "War of LIberation" TERM 8 McCarthyism DEFINITION 8 The proccess of making accusations without proper evidence TERM 9 Baby Boom DEFINITION 9 1946-1964 More than 2 births per 100 women TERM 10 GI BIll DEFINITION 10 AKA Service Readjustment Act of 1944 Provides money for veterans to assist paying for school or to start a business FDR