Why were messages sent by Navajo "code talkers" so difficult to break?

the language had no written alphabet and few speakers

What is the difference between white-collar jobs and blue-collar jobs?

White-collar jobs are usually office jobs; blue-collar jobs are hands-on

The Bay of Pigs operation in Cuba failed because

a popular uprising against Fidel Castro never materialized.

After investigating the assassination of JFK, the Warren Commission concluded that

Lee Harvey Oswald was the only assassin.

Senator Joseph McCarthy's accusations of communism against Americans finally ended after

he accused members of the U.S. Army

Medicare and Medicaid are government programs that

provide government-run health care

The Truman Doctrine promised that the United States would

aid any group fighting communism

The Berlin Wall was constructed to

keep Germans from traveling between communist and capitalist areas.

What did Roosevelt's Executive Order #9066 do?

people of Japanese ancestry were sent to internment camps

The Immigration Act of 1965

ended quotas based on nationality

The Peace Corps, a program of volunteer assistance to developing nations, was

proposed by President Kennedy and succeeded

How did women's roles change during World War II?

women were encouraged to work outside the home

The Korean War was fought mainly to

prevent communism from spreading to South Korea

What contributed to the end of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

America's secret promise to remove missiles from Turkey.

How did the media portray the Zoot Suit Riots?

negatively; portraying the riots as justified actions against delinquents

Why were "duck and cover" drills held in schools in the 1950s less helpful than intended?

the drills would not help children survive nuclear radiation.

How did President Eisenhower change American transportation?

He authorized a massive highway system.

How did the growth of the suburbs in the 1950s impact American cities?

It shrunk the tax base, leading to a loss of services and urban poverty.

What does it mean that the United States placed on EMBARGO on oil to Japan?

The United States refused to trade in oil with Japan

The policy of appeasement was designed to

avoid war by making concessions to dictators

What was a reason for Japan's territorial expansion before World War II?

to secure vital natural resources, such as oil

When an African American said during the war, "The Army Jim-Crows us," he meant that

African Americans had to serve in segregated units

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1
Why were messages sent by Navajo "code talkers" so difficult to break?
the language had no written alphabet and few speakers
the words were difficult to hear clearly
the language was similar to Japanese
the code talkers made up their own new language
2
With more tax money to spend and an increased number of products to buy, ______ became an American way of life.
planned obsolescence
a 40-hour work week
consumerism
social conformity
3
Which organization was known for covert, or secret, operations?
NATO
UN
SEATO
CIA
4
What is the difference between white-collar jobs and blue-collar jobs?
White-collar jobs require tech education; blue collar jobs require college
White-collar jobs are usually office jobs; blue-collar jobs are hands-on
White-collar jobs are low-paying; blue-collar jobs are high-paying
White-collar jobs are suburban; blue-collar jobs are in cities
5
Senator Joseph McCarthy is most closely associated with which of the following?
the Civil Rights Movement
The Great Society
the Vietnam War
The Red Scare
6
The Bay of Pigs operation in Cuba failed because
Fidel Castro's troops broke the rebel codes.
U.S. naval support was outmatched.
a popular uprising against Fidel Castro never materialized.
the CIA misinterpreted the weather patterns.
7
One of the benefits that the GI Bill of Rights offered to returning veterans was
counseling
government jobs
free homes
low-interest loans
8
After investigating the assassination of JFK, the Warren Commission concluded that
Jack Ruby was the only assassin.
Lee Harvey Oswald was the only assassin.
there was evidence of a conspiracy to murder the president.
the CIA was involved.
9
Eastern European countries formed the Warsaw Pact in response to
the formation of NATO
the end of the world
threats from Stalin
the Marshall Plan
10
The group that benefited the most from the economy and culture of the 1950s was
African-American men
white men
African-American women
white women
11
Senator Joseph McCarthy's accusations of communism against Americans finally ended after
he was sued by the Hollywood Ten
The Senate censured him
he accused members of the U.S. Army
those he accused went to jail
12
Medicare and Medicaid are government programs that
provide government-run health care
provide affordable housing opportunities
provide low-interest college loans
provide an out-of -work pension
13
The Truman Doctrine promised that the United States would
commit humanitarian aid to all
ensure free and fair elections in democracies
limit military interventions to the Americas
aid any group fighting communism
14
The Berlin Wall was constructed to
keep Germans from traveling between communist and capitalist areas.
protect Germans from foreign competition for manufacturing jobs.
help Germans protect their local cultural landmarks.
shield Germans from invading hostile forces.
15
What did Roosevelt's Executive Order #9066 do?
gave loans to companies converting to war production
forbade discrimination in defense industries & government
regulated wages & the prices of certain war materials, such as scrap metal
people of Japanese ancestry were sent to internment camps
16
The Immigration Act of 1965
stopped immigration from European countries
ended quotas based on nationality
began quotas based on nationality
stopped immigration from non-European countries
17
The Peace Corps, a program of volunteer assistance to developing nations, was
Proposed by President Johnson and failed
Proposed by President Kennedy and failed
proposed by President Kennedy and succeeded
Proposed by President Johnson and succeeded
18
How did women's roles change during World War II?
women were given equal pay to that of men
women were needed at home instead of in the workforce
women were encouraged to work outside the home
women were drafted into military combat roles
19
Most Americans in the 1960s relied on _______________ as their primary source of entertainment and information.
television
movies
radio
telephones
20
One disadvantage of standardization in American business was that it
was less efficient
lowered profits
discouraged individuality
led to a lower standard of living
21
In the 1950s, both the beat movement and rock n' roll were viewed as forms of
harmless entertainment
mainstream American values
African-American culture
rebellion
22
The Korean War was fought mainly to
overthrow the dictator of North Korea
liberate the peninsula from Chinese control
ensure a U.S. presence in South Asia
prevent communism from spreading to South Korea
23
During the 1950s, ___________ jobs declined.
communications
service
advertising
manufacturing
24
What contributed to the end of the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Castro's promise to restore democracy in Cuba
the discovery that the missiles had been removed from Cuba.
America's secret promise to remove missiles from Turkey.
Castro's promise to break with the Soviet Union
25
Which was NOT a result of Kennedy's New Frontier initiatives?
higher taxes
the Peace Corps
acceleration of the space program
expansion of the military
26
How did the media portray the Zoot Suit Riots?
neutrally; with balanced coverage of events
sympathetically; showing cultural differences and struggles of minorities
negatively; portraying the riots as justified actions against delinquents
they ignored the riots entirely and tried to cover them up
27
Why were "duck and cover" drills held in schools in the 1950s less helpful than intended?
parents discouraged the drills because they scared their children.
Schools did not have enough places for children to hide.
the children were physically unable to perform the drills.
the drills would not help children survive nuclear radiation.
28
How did President Eisenhower change American transportation?
He authorized a massive highway system.
He required safety standards for new bridges and tunnels.
He required that cars be safer and more fuel efficient.
He promoted electric vehicles.
29
How did the growth of the suburbs in the 1950s impact American cities?
It shrunk the tax base, leading to a loss of services and urban poverty.
It led to a decrease in poverty.
It made them more racially diverse.
It diminished overcrowding and helped lead to urban renewal.
30
What does it mean that the United States placed on EMBARGO on oil to Japan?
The United States refused to trade in oil with Japan
The United States refused to purchase oil from Japan
The United States demanded Japan only buy oil from the USA
The United States would only sell crude oil to Japan, not refined oil
31
The policy of appeasement was designed to
ensure democratic countries remained safe from invasion
avoid war by making concessions to dictators
guarantee free trade across the Pacific Ocean
prevent the buildup of aggressive military forces
32
Which of the following groups was intended to benefit the MOST from Johnson's Great Society programs?
farmers and laborers
racial minorities and the poor
white, middle class families
businessmen
33
What was a reason for Japan's territorial expansion before World War II?
to secure vital natural resources, such as oil
to form alliances with Asian powers
to escape natural disasters in Japan
to spread democratic values to all Asian colonies
34
When an African American said during the war, "The Army Jim-Crows us," he meant that
African American soldiers were not allowed to vote
African Americans coudl not become officers
African Americans were barred from combat
African Americans had to serve in segregated units
35
What was the foreign policy of the United States toward World War II before the attack on Pearl Harbor?
Aggressive Expansion
Containment
The Roosevelt Corollary
Isolationism
36
Roosevelt's policy of sending Britain weapons to fight the Nazis before America declared war on Germany was called
The Lend-Lease Program
The New Deal
Social Security
The Bullets and Bombs Program

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