Winston Churchill gave his "Iron Curtain" speech in reaction to the -

division between Soviet-dominated E. Europe & W. Europe

Which of the following best explains suburban growth in the 1950's

an increase in transportation infrastructure

Which of the following best reflects a cultural trend in the US during the late 50's?

There was a rapid increase in the growth of suburban areas

What is the significance of the 38th parallel?

It's the dividing line between North and South Korea

Popular support for Joseph McCarthy began to fade when

he couldn't produce his claimed list of known communists

Which of the following was NOT a general belief about typical 50's women

worked in jobs outside the home to add to the family income

The 1950's in the United States was characterized by -

prosperity due to advances in science and technology

The actions of Senator Joseph McCarthy in the early 1950's led many Americans to -

suspect that some gov. officials had communist sympathies

The purpose of the Marshall Plan was to -

Help Western Europe recover economically after WWII

One example of Truman's response to communist aggression after WWII was the -

funding for the economic reconstruction of Western Europe

One major outcome of the Korean War was that -

Korea continued to be a divided nation

Ethel and Julius Rosenburg were charged with

passing atomic secrets to the Soviets

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1
Winston Churchill gave his "Iron Curtain" speech in reaction to the -
disagreements over Truman's containment policy
division between Soviet-dominated E. Europe & W. Europe
barrier built to contain communism within its existing area
arrest of the Rosengurgs for espionage and treason
2
When the US, Britain, and France merged their zones in Germany, the Soviet Unions responded by
blockading West Berlin
building the Berlin Wall
threatening to declare war
organizing a military alliance
3
Which of the following best explains suburban growth in the 1950's
the influence of television
the reduction of benefits to veterans
an increase in transportation infrastructure
an improved health care system
4
After World War II ended, the United Nations was formed to -
maintain peace between nations
provide medical care to people in poor nations
lend money to developing nations
regulate trade between world powers
5
Which of the following best reflects a cultural trend in the US during the late 50's?
The number of marriages and birthrates declined
There was a rapid increase in the growth of suburban areas
The federal government decreased funding for education
There was a decrease in the number of automobiles purchased
6
What is the significance of the 38th parallel?
Soviet troops invaded south of the lie into South Korea
It's the dividing line between North and South Korea
It's the borderline between North Korea and China
UN troops were not allowed to cross north of the line
7
Popular support for Joseph McCarthy began to fade when
the Senate impeached him
he began to accuse popular film stars
he couldn't produce his claimed list of known communists
millions watched him bully witnesses in televised hearings
8
Which of the following was NOT a general belief about typical 50's women
rarely challenged the authority of the husband
they raised the children
worked in jobs outside the home to add to the family income
they stayed at home
9
The 1950's in the United States was characterized by -
the downfall of President Eisenhower
an increase in the number of women in the workplace
prosperity due to advances in science and technology
an economic recession resulting in unemployment
10
The actions of Senator Joseph McCarthy in the early 1950's led many Americans to -
organize to protect the rights of African Americans
demand more rights for organized labor
suspect that some gov. officials had communist sympathies
support US involvement in the United Nations
11
The purpose of the Marshall Plan was to -
Punish Germany for WWII by charging reparations
Prevent Germany from being able to remilitarize
Help Western Europe recover economically after WWII
Keep communist countries weak through embargos
12
One example of Truman's response to communist aggression after WWII was the -
Creation of the House of Unamerican Activities Committee
provide military training of Latin American soldiers
de-colonization of Africa with the aid of Britain and France
funding for the economic reconstruction of Western Europe
13
One major outcome of the Korean War was that -
North Korea became an ally of the United States
control of Korea was turned over to the United Nations
South Korea became a communist nation
Korea continued to be a divided nation
14
Which of the following best demonstrates the foreign policy of containment?
Isolationism guides United Nations
McCarthyism in the 1950's
Building of the Berlin Wall
US economic aid to Europe
15
Ethel and Julius Rosenburg were charged with
plotting to overthrow the U.S.
passing atomic secrets to the Soviets
planning acts of terrorism
being Communist Party members

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