Congress increased federal funding for education largely because of

the Soviet Union's space program.

What led to Senator McCarthy's downfall?

the broadcast of the McCarthy hearings on television

In an attempt to control West Berlin, the Soviet Union

set up a total blockade of that section of the city.

became a symbol of youth culture.

In 1949, what was the outcome of the civil war in China?

The communists lead by Mao Zedong defeated the Nationalists.

What happened on September 2, 1949 to change US-Soviet relations?

The Soviets set off an atomic bomb.

NATO and Warsaw Pact were examples of

military alliances made for "collective security".

In the 1950's, the federal government encouraged Native Americans to

assimilate into American society.

The CIA participated in to Cold War by

carrying out secret operations in other countries.

The Rosenbergs were charged, tried, and executed for

passing secrets about nuclear science to the Soviets.

Why was the conflict between the US and Soviet Union called a "Cold War"?

The two didn't engage in direct military conflict.

In 1950, what event began conflict on the Korean Peninsula?

The North Korean army invaded south of the 38th parallel.

developed a vaccine against polio.

The Space Race was important to the Cold War because

it allowed countries could put a nuclear weapon into orbit.

After the war, the United States economy

shifted to producing consumer goods.

In the Korean War, United Nations forces

fought together with US troops against North Korea.

Many people migrated to the Sunbelt to

work in defense, aerospace, electronics, and petrochemicals.

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1
A period of time when many people married and started families
Baby Boom
Civil Rights Movement
American Dream
Fair Deal
2
Congress increased federal funding for education largely because of
massive population shifts.
rising immigration.
the Soviet Union's space program.
the growth of information industries.
3
What was one place where the Cold War was "hot"?
Egypt
China
Korea
Hungary
4
What led to Senator McCarthy's downfall?
the revelation that he was a communist
an inappropriate outburst on the senate floor
the broadcast of the McCarthy hearings on television
irregularities in his senate campaign
5
Between 1940 and 1960, more than 40 million Americans
helped rebuild older cities.
migrated to the suburbs.
returned to rural regions.
moved into housing developments.
6
The National Defense Education Act allocated federal funds to train
politicians.
businessmen.
soldiers.
scientists.
7
Which of the following contributed to rural poverty?
urban renewal projects
interstate highway construction
immigration
corporate farming
8
In an attempt to control West Berlin, the Soviet Union
demanded control of that section of the city.
set up a total blockade of that section of the city.
operated an airlift to bring in needed supplies.
threatened that section of the city with troops and tanks.
9
Who first spoke of an "Iron Curtain'?
Joseph Stalin
Harry Truman
Winston Churchill
Mao Zedong
10
Which of the following made the scale of suburban growth possible?
travel and tourism
multinational corporations
interstate highways
high-interest loans
11
Rock and roll music
was favored by adults.
developed as a southern alternative to rhythm and blues.
grew out of a subversive communist movement.
became a symbol of youth culture.
12
In 1949, what was the outcome of the civil war in China?
Backed by the US, the Nationalists defeated the Communists.
The conflict moved to Taiwan where Jiiang Jieshi won.
The communists lead by Mao Zedong defeated the Nationalists.
A truce was declared, and neither side was victorious.
13
Truman's plan to strengthen reforms and start new social welfare programs
GI Bill of Rights
Taft-Hartley Act
Marshall Plan
Fair Deal
14
What happened on September 2, 1949 to change US-Soviet relations?
The Soviets set off an atomic bomb.
The Soviets launched a satellite into space.
North Korea invaded South Korea.
The military alliance known as SEATO was formed.
15
NATO and Warsaw Pact were examples of
failed attempts to make peace.
efforts to fight communism without bloodshed.
military alliances made for "collective security".
military aggression during the Cold War.
16
In the 1950's, the federal government encouraged Native Americans to
assimilate into American society.
elect new governments.
spread their native traditions.
stay on their reservations.
17
Which industry grew most rapidly during the 1950's?
mining
farming
manufacturing
service
18
The law the granted benefits to war veterans was
Marshall Plan
GI Bill of Rights
Fair Deal
Taft-Hartley Act
19
The CIA participated in to Cold War by
carrying out secret operations in other countries.
helping the president determine foreign policy.
helping design efficient weapons systems.
coordinating American space-related efforts.
20
The Rosenbergs were charged, tried, and executed for
lying to the HUAC.
associating with the Hollywood Ten.
asserting their 5th Amendment rights.
passing secrets about nuclear science to the Soviets.
21
Why was the conflict between the US and Soviet Union called a "Cold War"?
Both countries had cold climates.
The Cold War wasn't significant or important.
The conflicts were fought in the cold.
The two didn't engage in direct military conflict.
22
In 1950, what event began conflict on the Korean Peninsula?
The United Nation fought off invading army from the north.
The North Korean army invaded south of the 38th parallel.
The South Korean army invaded north of the 38th parallel.
The Chinese army invaded south of the 38th parallel.
23
The idea of enforcing peace by always being ready for war is known as
mutually assured destruction
arms race
brinkmanship
massive retaliation
24
General MacArthur launched a counterattack against North Korea at what city?
Inchon
Seoul
Pusan
Pyongyang
25
The idea of using nuclear weapons to deter another nation from using them is known as
nuclear war.
limited war.
mutually assured destruction.
total war.
26
Dr. Jonas Salk
attracted millions to religious revivals around the nation.
encouraged women to work outside the home.
emphasized the importance of nurturing children.
developed a vaccine against polio.
27
The Space Race was important to the Cold War because
it put humans in space.
it put a man on the moon.
it allowed countries could put a nuclear weapon into orbit.
it put satellites in space.
28
The US policy to provide economic assistance to Western European countries was known as
Truman Doctrine
Monroe Doctrine
Marshall Plan
Anaconda Plan
29
After the war, the United States economy
fluctuated as it withdrew from world markets.
shifted to producing consumer goods.
stagnated as wartime production fell.
entered a severe depression.
30
The House Un-American Activities Committee was made to investigate possible activities by
Nazis and Communists
Facists
Nazis
Communists
31
In the Korean War, United Nations forces
remained neutral peacekeepers.
opposed the US and South Korea.
fought together with US troops against North Korea.
made a strike against North Korea to curb communism.
32
The law that limited the power of labor unions was
GI Bill of Rights
Marshall Plan
Fair Deal
Taft-Hartley Act
33
The US policy to assist countries struggling against communism was known as
Marshall Plan
Anaconda Plan
Monroe Doctrine
Truman Doctrine
34
Which countries remained under Soviet control after WWII?
Latin America
South East Asia
Eastern Europe
Western Europe
35
Many people migrated to the Sunbelt to
escape overcrowding and pollution in northern cities.
take advantage of government incentive programs.
work in defense, aerospace, electronics, and petrochemicals.
buy inexpensive land and start family farms.

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