History and Social Sciences Flashcards
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Which American president issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863?
Answer: Abraham Lincoln
President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, declaring enslaved people in Confederate states to be free.
In sociology, 'stratification' refers primarily to which social phenomenon?
Answer: The hierarchical ranking of groups within society based on wealth, power, or prestige
Social stratification is the structured ranking of entire groups of people that perpetuates unequal economic rewards and power in society.
The Marshall Plan, implemented after World War II, was primarily designed to accomplish which goal?
Answer: Rebuild Western European economies to prevent the spread of communism
The Marshall Plan provided over $12 billion in economic aid to rebuild Western European nations devastated by World War II, countering Soviet influence.
In political science, 'checks and balances' in the U.S. Constitution primarily serves which purpose?
Answer: Preventing any single branch of government from accumulating too much power
The system of checks and balances distributes power among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches to prevent tyranny.
The sociological concept of 'anomie,' introduced by Émile Durkheim, describes which social condition?
Answer: A state of normlessness when social norms break down and individuals feel disconnected
Durkheim's concept of anomie refers to a condition of social instability resulting from a breakdown of standards and values, often leading to deviant behavior.
Which international organization, founded in 1945, was established to maintain world peace and foster international cooperation?
Answer: The United Nations
The United Nations was established on October 24, 1945, following World War II, to promote international peace, security, and cooperation.