OGT- Social Studies Review
SUBJECT AREAS:
1. History
2. People in Societies
3. Geography
4. Economics,
5. Government
6. Citizenship Rights and
Responsibilities
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75 OGT SOCIAL STUDIES
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OGT- Social Studies Review
GOVERNMENT
HISTORY
Progressive Movement: movement to improve
certain areas of society.
Theodore Roosevelt- big business
Woodrow Wilson- environment, banks
Upton Sinclair- The Jungle
William Taft- Latin America
Frances Perkins- labor movement
HISTORY
PEOPLE IN SOCIETIES
Creation of Israel: Israel created as a Jewish homeland after World War II
Partition of India/Pakistan: the two countries were formed after gaining Independence from Great
Britain. They have been at odds over the territory of Kashmir which is Muslim. Both sides want
possession of Kashmir.
Reunification of Germany: after WWII Germany was divided into a capitalist West and a
Communist East. The Berlin Wall was built around the city to prevent people from escaping
Eastern Germany.
Apartheid: The British controlled country was divided by race. Non-whites wanted representation
in the government. This was achieved in 1994 when Nelson Mandela was elected president.
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People in Society:
NAACP: National Association for the Advancement of
Colored People. Used legal representation to fight
injustices.
AIM- American Indian Movement. Led movement to draw
attention to the plight of Native Americans.
United Farm Workers- 1960’s. Founded by Cesar
Chavez. Let non-violent protests of low wages for grape
and lettuce workers.
N.O.W.- National Organization for Women. Led
movement. Betty Friedan was key leader. Attacked
negative images of women by the media. Aimed toward
equality for women.