Lucy Allen

University of Massachusetts Boston

U.S. History

U.S. History teacher | Experienced educator in USA

With a focus on U.S. History, I graduated from the University of Massachusetts Boston. My passion lies in unraveling the intricacies of American history, from its founding to contemporary issues. As a seasoned educator, I strive to make complex historical concepts accessible and engaging for students of all levels. With a commitment to fostering critical thinking and historical literacy, I am dedicated to guiding students through the fascinating tapestry of America's past, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to navigate the present and shape the future.

Questions

Why did the Great Depression make some people want a change in government?
Why do you think President Truman believed that poverty and suffering created conditions in which communism might spread?
Why did the U.S. and Soviet Union think success at the Olympics was important?
What event led to the anti-war protest at Kent State in 1970?
Why did President Truman agree to help France regain control over Vietnam?
What was life like in the suburbs in the 1950s?
Which U.S. President picked up where President Kennedy left off in pressing for the Civil Rights Act?
Who was Rosa Parks, and what was her role in the challenge of Jim Crow laws?
What were laws mean to keep black people and white people segregated known as?
When FDR said there was nothing to fear but fear itself, what did he mean?
Who created the Office of Price Administration?
What did the United States use to overcome the threat of German U-boats?
What was the My Lai Massacre?
How did the Soviet Union respond to the U.S. policy of brinkmanship?
What role did Henry Kissinger have in the Vietnam War?
Which European nation founded a settlement at Jamestown?
What industrial weakness signaled a declining economy in the 1920s?
What did President Eisenhower mean when he compared Vietnam to a domino?
How did the Missouri Compromise affect the spread of slavery?
What was the Three-Fifths compromise at the Constitutional Convention?