Why might the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution be viewed as a violation of the US Constitution?

it allows the presidentto commit troops to a conflict

After WWII, the movement of people out of urban areas led to-

surban sprawl, increased traffic, and decreased green space

The end of WWII influenced the pattern of population growth in the US in what way?

influx or returning soldiers caused boom in birth rates

Which description best summarizes the events depicted in the cartoon?

Soviet union was forced to remove missiles from Cuba

___ was a direct US response to communist threats in Greece and Turkey in yrs following WWII

Proclaiming the Truman Doctrine

What was the purpose of the Berlin Airlift?

To transport supplies to a blockaded West Berlin

Which factor helped change the American public's attitude about involvement in Vietnam?

Graphic coverage by television news

A primary reason for US membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is

maintain a collective security agreement in case of attack

This poster for an American movie playing in POLAND is an example of

global diffusion of American culture through entertainment

One characteristic of post WWII America was -

Rivalry with the Soviet Union and fear of Communism

Which caption is most appropriate for the photograph?

Soviet Union closes escape route s of East Germans

One way Nixon changed US military strategy in Vietnam was-

gave greater responsibilty to S Vietnamese troops

Action of Joseph McCarthy that contributed to increased Cold War anxiety.

Led investigations of suspected communists

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USHC Unit 10 Cold War 1950s & 1960s

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Why might the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution be viewed as a violation of the US Constitution?
it prevents the president from appointing military officers
it allows the presidentto commit troops to a conflict
It give power to declare war to the president
it defines the foreign policy role of the president
2
After WWII, the movement of people out of urban areas led to-
surban sprawl, increased traffic, and decreased green space
more individualized homes and more jobs
renovation of urban areas, growth of suburbs
more jobs, decreased traffic, more businesses in cities
3
The end of WWII influenced the pattern of population growth in the US in what way?
Increased food supply increased life expatancy
movement of women into work force decreased birth rate
influx or returning soldiers caused boom in birth rates
high rate of war casualities decreased birth rate
4
Which description best summarizes the events depicted in the cartoon?
Russian wanted to remove missiles from Cuba due to high cost
The US put pressure on Castro to remove missiles from Cuba
Missile removal can be as painful as pulling teeth
Soviet union was forced to remove missiles from Cuba
5
___ was a direct US response to communist threats in Greece and Turkey in yrs following WWII
Establishing the NATO military alliance
Proclaiming the Truman Doctrine
Creating the United Nations
Implementing the Marshall Plan
6
After WWII, what US policy extended financial aid to friendly European nations rebuilding
Marshall Plan
NATO
Warsaw Pact
United nations
7
According to Johnson, why was US military involvement in Vietnam justified?
Eisenhower Doctrine
Massive Retaliation Plan
Domino Theory
Kennedy Doctrine
8
The Cold War caused a shift in educational priorities in the US resulting on increased focus
on math and science
physical education
patriotism
social skills
9
What was the purpose of the Berlin Airlift?
To supply all of West Germany
To send East German refugees to other countries
To evacuate wounded soldiers from East Berlin
To transport supplies to a blockaded West Berlin
10
Which factor helped change the American public's attitude about involvement in Vietnam?
reelection of Lyndon Johnson
Graphic coverage by television news
Propaganda films by antiwar protesters
Passage of War Powere Act
11
The space race was ignited by -
Soviet Union places rockets in Cuba
Soviet Union launches Sputnik
Kennedy announces US intentions to land on the moon
US test pilot breaking the sound barrier
12
___ between North America and West European Nations promised aid in event of attack
NATO
United Nations
Marshall Plan
Warsaw Pact
13
Which of the following was a defining event of the 1960s in the US?
Korean War
Vietnam War
Resignation of richard Nixon
launch of Sputnik
14
A primary reason for US membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is
to apply international law
establish a representative body of democratic nations
encourage improvements in foreign education and health
maintain a collective security agreement in case of attack
15
This poster for an American movie playing in POLAND is an example of
global diffusion of American culture through entertainment
how US pop culture influences youth of other countries
how Western movies are unpopular in many parts of Europe
influence of foreign media in US movie industry
16
One characteristic of post WWII America was -
social & economic reforms focused on urban job creation
Rivalry with the Soviet Union and fear of Communism
Government planning & regulation to improve the economy
racial tensions leading to high profile assinations
17
Which caption is most appropriate for the photograph?
US initiates showdown with Soviet Union over West Berlin
Soviet Union closes escape route s of East Germans
Berlin Airlift provides supplies to West Germans in need
US contains communism behind a permanent wall
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Program that provide funds for WWII vetrans in order to create better educated workforce
Establishment of Peace Corps
Passage of National Defense Education Act
Establishment of Department of Vetrans Affairs
Passage of G.I Bill
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One way Nixon changed US military strategy in Vietnam was-
negoiated division of North and South Vietnam
Focused on winning hearts and minds of Vietnamese people
gave greater responsibilty to S Vietnamese troops
Authorized increased US troopp deployment
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Action of Joseph McCarthy that contributed to increased Cold War anxiety.
refused to follow Truman's orders during Korean War
helped Castro in Cuba
Led investigations of suspected communists
Advocated increased military spending

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