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US History STAAR EOC Study Guide (2025) Part 3

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This flashcard deck covers key events and concepts from US history, focusing on the early to mid-20th century, including the Great Depression, WWII, and the early Cold War period.

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Women during the Roaring 20's that challenged traditional and social norms of females, unique fashion.
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Term
Definition
Flappers
Women during the Roaring 20's that challenged traditional and social norms of females, unique fashion.
Great Migration
Limited economic opportunity and discrimination in the South resulted in African Americans migrating north for jobs.
Harlem Renaissance
Popularity of African American artists, gospel music, jazz, influenced civil rights movement.
Overspeculation
When a stock becomes worth more than its value; limited government regulation; led to Great Depression.
Great Depression
Demand for goods declined -> businesses failed -> unemployment grew -> economic depression -> homeless.
Dust Bowl
Caused by drought and poor farming practices.
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US History STAAR EOC Study Guide (2025) Part 3
TermDefinition
Flappers
Women during the Roaring 20's that challenged traditional and social norms of females, unique fashion.
Great Migration
Limited economic opportunity and discrimination in the South resulted in African Americans migrating north for jobs.
Harlem Renaissance
Popularity of African American artists, gospel music, jazz, influenced civil rights movement.
Overspeculation
When a stock becomes worth more than its value; limited government regulation; led to Great Depression.
Great Depression
Demand for goods declined -> businesses failed -> unemployment grew -> economic depression -> homeless.
Dust Bowl
Caused by drought and poor farming practices.
New Deal
Federal government took on a new role by playing a larger role in helping the welfare of Americans, protecting economy, help provide jobs and mortgage loans.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Government guaranteed bank deposits, protects people's savings.
Social Security Act
Created a government benefits program to help elderly/disabled/retired; increased governments responsibility.
Unconstitutional Programs
Supreme Court used 10th Amendment to overturn some New Deal programs stating it infringed on states' powers.
Roosevelt's Court Packing Plan
Response to rejection of some New Deal programs, many disliked because it increased power of president.
22nd Amendment
Limited president to only serve two terms, passed in response to FDR serving four terms.
Pearl Harbor
Japanese retaliation for trade embargo, resulted in U.S. entering WWII.
Justification for War
Economic and political interdependence of nations, stop spread of totalitarian governments.
Victory Gardens
Support war effort by increasing food supply.
Women
Took on new roles to support the war effort, joined nurse cadets, and worked in factories to keep up production.
Japanese American internment camps
Violated liberties of Japanese American citizens provided in the 14th Amendment.
Tuskegee Airmen
African American military pilots; overcame discrimination to serve; encouraged integration of armed forces.
Navajo Code Talkers
Transmitted secret military information.
Vernon Baker
African American veteran of WWII, received Medal of Honor.
The Holocaust
The Nazi attempt at the genocide of Jewish people, caused many Jews to migrate to America.
Atomic Bomb
A new strategic weapon developed at Los Alamos, New Mexico; Japan surrendered after bomb dropped on Hiroshima on Nagasaki, resulted in arms race with Soviets.
Berlin Airlift
U.S. flew planes over the Soviet blockade of Berlin to get supplies to West Berlin without military conflict.
Marshall Plan
U.S. provided financial assistance to Western European countries to rebuild after WWII.
Korean War
U.N. and U.S. troops sent to Korea, to stop spread of communism, after North Korea invaded the South.