United States History Ii (Hist-1302) Study Guide Rated A+

In 1957, the Eisenhower Doctrine {Ans: pledged the United States to defend Middle Eastern governments threatened by communism.}What was the 1979 organization created by Virginia minister Jerry Falwell, devoted to waging a "war against sin" and electing "pro-life, pro-family, pro-America" candidates? {Ans: Moral Majority}In August 1981, the union of air traffic controllers began a strike in violation of federal law, creating a potentially hazardous travel situation. Reagan's response was to {Ans: fire all the union strikers, replacing them with military personnel.}When did the "golden age" of capitalism following World War II begin to decline? {Ans: 1973}In 1949, the containment policy suffered a major setback in the form of {Ans: the "loss" of China to communism.}The small group of poets and writers who railed against mainstream culture, which included Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg, were called the {Ans: Beats.}