DEFINE THE FOLLOWING
– CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS: (CCC) A program created for public work
relief. It existed during 1933 and came to an end in 1942. It was important as it provided
relief to the unemployed and unmarried men.
– SECOND NEW DEAL: A term used to describe the second stage of the programs that
were contained in the New Deal of President Roosevelt. The period referred to is the
period from 1935 to 1936.The concept is important as it led to improved use of national
resources, security against old age, unemployment and illness, and slum clearance, as
well as a national work relief program to replace direct relief efforts.
– TOWNSEND PLAN: Townsend Plan refers to a proposed pension plan in the United
State of America in 1934. The proposal however, was rejected by Congress. The plan
was very important as it would lead to an award of $200 to any unemployed person.
– SCOTTSBORO BOYS: A group of nine young men of African-American origin that
were accused in 1931 to have raped two white women on a train. This incident was
important as it dealt with cases of racism as well as fair trial.
– FINAL SOLUTION: A term used to describe the plan by Nazi to exterminate the Jewish
population. This is an important aspect as it describes the genocide against Jews that was
being oversighted by Adolf Hitler.
– ATLANTIC CHARTER: A declaration made by the United States in conjunction with
Great Britain. It was released by President Roosevelt and British Prime Minister
Churchill in 1941 and was important because it provided a statement that explained US
and British war aims
– FEPC: An abbreviation for the “Fair Employment Practice Committee”. This committee
was formed in 1941 and was mandated to implement the Executive Order 8802. The
committee was important as it oversaw the implementation of an order that required be a
ban to be placed on discriminatory employment practices.
– COLONIALISM: A term used to describe the practice of acquiring either partial or full
political control over another country and exploiting its economic resources. The process
was important as it led to the awakening of the colonized countries and they fought for
their independence.
– CONTAINMENT: A term used to describe the geographical strategy that is adopted
with an aim of halting the expansion of an enemy. This is also referred to as the Cold
War. This aspect was important as it helped to fight off the enemies without physical war
but through sanctions.
– MCCARTHYISM: McCarthyism refers to the act of making accusation of treason
without having considered regard for evidence. The term can also be used to refer to the
