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Duplicate NL Ch. 17: Cold War, Warm Kitchens
Duplicate NL Ch. 17: Cold War, Warm Kitchens
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Northern Lights Chapter 17: Cold War, Warm Kitchens
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1
Which of the following is NOT a capitalist country?
North Korea
Great Britain
USA
France
2
Why did the US enter the wars in Korea and Vietnam?
To stop the spread of disease
To stop the spread of Christianity
To stop the spread of capitalism
To stop the spread of communism
3
The Vietnam War ended when...
the US removed troops and the government of the South fell
an atomic bomb was dropped on Vietnam
the US claimed victory over the North
4
Who was Betty Crocker?
A spokesperson for General Mills
A character created by General Mills to promote their goods
The owner of General Mills
5
How were the US and Soviet Union competing with each other?
They both wanted to build stronger militaries.
They wanted to convince other countries to use their system of government.
They both wanted to reach space first.
6
Why did Betty Crocker appeal to homemakers?
She reminded people of their grandmothers.
She watched the kids during dinner time.
She cooked for families.
She provided simple and delicous meal ideas.
7
Economic system where property & businesses are owned by the government for the benefit of all
capitalism
communism
tribalism
pacifism
8
During the Cold War, the suburbs decreased in population and urban areas grew in population.
False
True
9
A war where there is no direct fighting is called a ______.
luke warm war
temper tantrum
hot war
cold war
10
Betty Crocker was first created in the 1920s, but became very popular during the Cold War.
True
False
11
What did the GI Bill provide to help returning soldiers after WWII?
support to finish high school
loans for medical purposes
loans to buy a house
loans to go to college
12
What is a fallout shelter?
A place used in the event of a hurricane
A place to go in the event of a nuclear war
A place for medical intervention
A place for people who faint a lot
13
Suburban areas grew because of...
affordable housing
all of these
automobiles
cheap land
14
When the suburbs grew in size and popularity, cities suffered and became run-down.
False
True
15
How did General Mills change in order to keep and gain customers?
They created colorful cookbooks and the character of Betty Crocker.
They started to sell their products in China.
They started to offer cooking classes.
16
The Korean War was longer than the Vietnam War.
False
True
17
Owning property and increasing individual wealth is an example of...
communism
familism
capitalism
casteism
18
What two superpowers were opposed to each other during the Cold War?
Canada and Mexico
US and Soviet Union
US and Britian
US and Germany
19
What makes a nation a superpower?
being a really big country
having great influence or control over your allies
having the best schools
having x-ray vision, invisibility and the ability to fly
20
During the Cold War, Americans were worried that communism would spread to other countries.
False
True
21
The Soviet Union had this type of government.
altruism
capitalism
cynicism
communism
22
General Mills encouraged women to buy boxed baking mixes instead of making recipes from scratch.
True
False
23
What was the name of the first unmanned rocket into space?
Sportnik
Spaznik
Supernik
Sputnik
24
Which years were included in the Cold War era?
1945-1991
1939-1945
1912-1918
1991-2015
