U.S. History in the 20th 21st Century 5th Vocab Word Wall Cards Bulletin Boards

Description

Bring your U.S. history classroom to life with U.S. history in the 20th and 21st century vocabulary cards designed specifically for Grades 3-5! Perfect for bulletin boards or word walls, these U.S. history in the 20th and 21st century word wall cards help reinforce key concepts and terms your students need to know.

Designed specifically for upper elementary students, this product helps reinforce key social studies terms with clear definitions and visuals to support students learning.

Whether you use these cards for your word wall, vocabulary stations, or review games, they are perfect for improving your students’ understanding of essential social studies concepts.

These vocabulary cards are aligned to the 5th Grade U.S. History Smart and Simple Social Studies Guided Curriculum for the following units:

• Unit 10: The U.S. in the 20th and 21st Centuries

What’s Included:

• 99 Vocabulary Cards: The colorful vocabulary cards are arranged with 2 cards per page – just print, cut, laminate, and display! Features both photographs and illustrations with easy-to-read terms and definitions.
• 1 Vocabulary Quiz: The unit vocabulary quiz includes vocabulary matching, multiple choice, and short answer questions based on the terms in this resource.
• Answer Key: An answer key for each of the vocabulary quizzes is included for easy grading.
• 1 Unit Word Wall Header: Unit posters for a classroom word wall bulletin board are included to make it easy to display!
• Suggestions for Use: This page includes a variety of lesson activity ideas you can use to set up and incorporate vocabulary cards with your students.

Vocabulary Terms in this Resource

political changes

economic changes

cultural changes

social changes

technological changes

Progressive Era

Theodore Roosevelt

mass production

assembly line

suffrage

Susan B. Anthony

corporations

silent films

World War I

alliances

Allied Powers (World War I)

Central Powers

trench warfare

Western Front

Eastern Front

neutral

armistice

Treaty of Versailles

Prohibition

Roaring Twenties

broadcasting

jazz

flappers

Great Migration

Great Depression

New Deal

Civilian Conservation Corps

Social Security

Dust Bowl

Dorothea Lange

World War II

totalitarianism

Axis Powers

Allied Powers (World War II)

European Theater

Pacific Theater

atomic bomb

Holocaust

genocide

Tuskegee Airmen

442nd Regimental Combat Team

Cold War

capitalism

communism

proxy wars

space race

Berlin Wall

post-Soviet states

Civil Rights Movement

segregation

discrimination

Martin Luther King Jr.

Rosa Parks

Cesar Chavez

March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Voting Rights Act of 1965

John F. Kennedy

Vietnam War

counterculture

Women’s Liberation Movement

television

Richard Nixon

Gerald Ford

Jimmy Carter

cable TV

Earth Day

disco

oil crisis

stagflation

personal computer

Ronald Reagan

Space Shuttle program

video arcade games

Reaganomics

North American Free Trade Agreement

internet

mobile phones

grunge

multiculturalism

George W. Bush

Barack Obama

September 11, 2001

War on Terror

social media

smartphones

housing market crisis

election of 2008

Great Recession

artificial intelligence

social justice

streaming revolution

healthcare

COVID-19

Important Note (N.B.): Some vocabulary words may repeat or be similar across different units, as they are specifically aligned with the guided curriculum.

Why use the Smart & Simple Social Studies Vocabulary Cards?

✅ Definitions & Visuals: Each card includes a simple definition and an engaging picture to help students make connections.

✅ Flexible Use: Ideal for vocabulary practice, games, or creating interactive word walls.

✅ Aligned with Standards: Supports TEKS standards and complements the Smart and Simple Social Studies Guided Curriculum – but can be used with any social studies curriculum.

How to Use:

• Word Walls: Create a classroom display to reinforce daily vocabulary.
• Review Stations: Use the cards for independent or partner review activities.
• Games: Incorporate vocabulary games like matching or memory for a fun review.

This resource will help your students grasp the foundational social studies concepts they need to succeed while making learning interactive and engaging. Perfect for teachers seeking an easy-to-prep, flexible resource that saves time and boosts learning!

This resource is not editable.

This is a printable resource only. A digital version is not included.