What is the primary rationale for the creation of the United Nations?

to prevent the outbreak of aggressive wars

America responded to the Sputnik launch by Soviet Union in 1957 by

Creating NASA; passing National Defense Education Act

In the early 1950's, Senator McCarthy earned national attention by

falsely accusing many people of being communists

Which is a direct result of the Bay of Pigs incident?

Cuban government became more closely aligned with Soviets

Americans built underground shelters or bunkers during the Cold War due to

People's fears led them to protect against nuclear attacks

Which is a cause of the Korean War?

N. Korea embraced communism; S Korea chose demoocracy

The purpose of the Soviet Blockade of Berlin (48-49) was to:

Starve West Berlin into submitting to Communist rule

The truce agreement that stopped fighting in Korean War in 1953

Left North Korea and South Korea divided at 38th parallel

developed as a result of the tensions b/ US and Soviet Union

The Domino theory states that:

if 1 country falls to communism, other countries will to

The Cuban Revolution resulted in

a govt that soon adopted communists reforms and ideals

How did the goals of US foreign policy change from the end of WW1 to end of Korean War?

from a policy of isolationism to containment

How did the domino theory influence the US role in the Vietnam War?

Convinced government to become involved in the war

In May 1960, the Soviet Union and the US were at odds over U-2 incident because it involved:

the shooting down of an American spy plane

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1
What is the primary rationale for the creation of the United Nations?
to monitor the economic growth of former colonies
to establish a government for the entire world
to ensure that poor nations would not be exploited by rich
to prevent the outbreak of aggressive wars
2
America responded to the Sputnik launch by Soviet Union in 1957 by
Mobilizing military forces to Eastern Europe
Increasing govt funding for Navy nuclear sub programs
Creating NASA; passing National Defense Education Act
refusing to attend the 1958 Winter Olympics
3
In the early 1950's, Senator McCarthy earned national attention by
falsely accusing many people of being communists
challenging President's decision to use atomic weapons
supporting national labor right movement
almost winning the Presidential elections
4
Which is a direct result of the Bay of Pigs incident?
United States sent troops into Vietnam
Berlin Blockade was broken by the US
Cuban government became more closely aligned with Soviets
world almost plunged into a nuclear war
5
Americans built underground shelters or bunkers during the Cold War due to
People's fears led them to protect against nuclear attacks
Protect family from bombing raids during the Cold War
Protected themselves from radiation that occurred
Americans coping with Soviet invasions during Cold War
6
Which is a cause of the Korean War?
N. Korea embraced communism; S Korea chose demoocracy
S. Korea signs a treaty with China
S Korea rejects US policies supported by N Korea
N. Korea establishes blockade of S. Korea
7
The purpose of the Soviet Blockade of Berlin (48-49) was to:
force West Germany to become communist
Starve West Berlin into submitting to Communist rule
prevent Westerners from going East
force the US to end the Marshall Plan
8
In which conflict was "containment" successful?
Cuban Missile Crisis
Korean War
Communist Revolution
Vietnam War
9
The truce agreement that stopped fighting in Korean War in 1953
The EU helped Korean communists gain power in the South
Left North Korea and South Korea divided at 38th parallel
Vietnam helped Korean communists gain power in North
made North Korea and South Korea a unified country
10
Which conflict is known as the first "televised war"
Gulf War
WW2
Korean War
Vietnam War
11
The Cold War:
Resulted from conflicts at the Versailles Conference
developed as a result of the tensions b/ US and Soviet Union
pitted England and France against each other after WW2
developed primarily as a result of conflict over Isreal
12
The Domino theory states that:
once we establish a base on moon, we will explore planets
if 1 country falls to communism, other countries will to
the youth of the US are losing their morals
if 1 southern state repeals segregation laws, other will 2
13
The Cuban Revolution resulted in
increased trade with the US
a more US friendly govt
a govt that soon adopted communists reforms and ideals
a Cold War ally with the US
14
How did the goals of US foreign policy change from the end of WW1 to end of Korean War?
from a policy of isolationism to a policy of world peace
from a policy of isolationism to containment
from a policy of containment to isolationism
from a policy of isolationism to a policy of world power
15
How did the domino theory influence the US role in the Vietnam War?
US adopted a neutral position
Convinced government to become involved in the war
Forced the US to support the Vietcong
Vietnamization became new foreign policy
16
The division of Vietnam into 2 countries was a result of:
the Korean War
Cold War Tensions
Japan's invasion of Korea
Soviet invasion of Vietnam
17
In May 1960, the Soviet Union and the US were at odds over U-2 incident because it involved:
the construction of the Berlin Wall
the shooting down of an American spy plane
Soviet missiles being shipped to Cuba
Soviet expansion into Eastern Europe
18
Which word best describes the US policy towards communism in the 50's and 60's
elimination
indifference
appeasement
containment

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