What was a result of the Baatan March?

Americans died in a forced march to a prison camp in the Philippines

How was the War Powers Act of 1973 intended to affect the balance of power between the President and Congress?

limits the president's to keep troops in war without approval from Congress

What does the Truman Doctrine do?

Supported nations trying to resist Communism.

What was the outcome of the Korean War?

(South- non-Communist) and (North- pro-Communist)

Which group investigated political ideology and questionable actions of Hollywood stars?

the House UnAmerican Activities Committee

The launch of Sputnik I intensified Cold War tensions and caused the-

U.S. to increase spending on science, math and technology

What was one result of Truman's investigation of "un-American" activities

Some peoples rights were violated

"Island hopping" helped the U.S. regain naval superiority in the Pacific by?

liberating islands from Japanese control, one at a time

President Truman said which of the following about US entry into the Korean War?

"Communism passed beyond subversion and uses armed invasion"

What is the goal and purpose of NATO?

To unite Western Europe against threats of Soviet aggression

Which of the following is most characteristic of the Cold War?

Growth of nuclear arsenals in the U.S. and U.S.S.R.

What is a major effect of the G.I. Bill?

sIt increased college attendance and home ownership for veterans

Joseph McCarthy attempted to incite fear about-

Members of the Communist Party getting government positions

In 1997, Vernon Baker was awarded the Medal of Honor. Why was this significant?

only living African American veteran of WWII ever to receive the award

What was the goal of US Containment Policy after WWII?

Stop the spread of Soviet influence.

Which was a result of McCarthyism during the 1950's?

U.S. citizens were arrested for being suspected communists

What was a goal of the Marshall Plan?

financial aid and create strong European allies

The D-Day invasion in June 1944 was important to the outcome of WWII because it?

opened a new allied front in Europe

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1
What was a result of the Baatan March?
remained in trenches during the was
Americans were exchanged for Japanese prisoners of war
Americans died in a forced march to a prison camp in the Philippines
civilians were deployed to the European theater
2
How was the War Powers Act of 1973 intended to affect the balance of power between the President and Congress?
allowing troops to be sent overseas without the president's consent
limits the president's to keep troops in war without approval from Congress
requiring the president to remove all U.S. troops from Southeast Asia
permitting the president to enter treaties without Senate approval
3
How did the U.S. respond to the Soviet blockade of Berlin?
rescued fleeing refugees
withdrew troops
deployed troops to invade
airlifted supplies
4
What does the Truman Doctrine do?
Fought hunger anywhere in the world.
Enforced American foreign policy of brinkmanship.
Rebuilt Korea by extending economic aid.
Supported nations trying to resist Communism.
5
What was the outcome of the Korean War?
(South- non-Communist) and (North- pro-Communist)
Korea became a unified country with a Communist government
(South- pro-Fascist) and (North- pro-Communist)
(South- pro-Communist) and (North- non-Communist)
6
Which group investigated political ideology and questionable actions of Hollywood stars?
the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
the Motion Picture Association of America
the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services
the House UnAmerican Activities Committee
7
The launch of Sputnik I intensified Cold War tensions and caused the-
U.S. to send troops into East Berlin to fight the Soviets.
Soviet Union to move ICBMs to Cuba to threaten the U.S.
USSR to threaten Europe for violating Soviet airspace
U.S. to increase spending on science, math and technology
8
What was one result of Truman's investigation of "un-American" activities
Some peoples rights were violated
Communist suspicion disappeared
Hollywood films were pro-American
Immigration increased
9
"Island hopping" helped the U.S. regain naval superiority in the Pacific by?
skipped from China to Japan
liberating islands from Japanese control, one at a time
dropping the atomic bomb on Japan
Liberating Korea
10
During the Cuban Missile Crisis what did the U.S. do to stop soviet missiles from reaching Cuba?
established a naval blockade
wrote the De Lome letter
conducted air strikes in the Atlantic
sent troops to Vietnam
11
President Truman said which of the following about US entry into the Korean War?
"Communism passed beyond subversion and uses armed invasion"
"We want to keep the U.S. prosperous and strong..."
"A militant minority.. has made economic recovery impossible
"The U.N. cannot fulfill its responsibilities until peace.."
12
What is the goal and purpose of NATO?
To unite Western Europe against threats of Soviet aggression
To bring economic equality to Europe
To aid those fleeing Communist oppression in Europe
To halt the spread of Soviet aggression throughout Asia
13
What was the turning point of the war in the Pacific during WWII?
Battle of Iwo Jima
Battle of Guadalcanal
Battle of Midway
Battle of Hiroshima
14
Which of the following is most characteristic of the Cold War?
Growth of nuclear arsenals in the U.S. and U.S.S.R.
Implementation of isolationist foreign policies in Britain
Rapid industrialization of Southeast Asian nations
Expansion of national borders by imperialists in Europe
15
What is a major effect of the G.I. Bill?
sIt increased college attendance and home ownership for veterans
It lead to an increase in draft rates for future wars
It decreased college attendance rates for ordinary citizens
It forced women into military service roles
16
Joseph McCarthy attempted to incite fear about-
Accomplices in the Watergate scandal
Japanese Americans confined in prison camps
Organizers of the Civil Rights Movement
Members of the Communist Party getting government positions
17
In 1997, Vernon Baker was awarded the Medal of Honor. Why was this significant?
only living African American veteran of WWII ever to receive the award
Was wounded at Pearl Harbor
first marine brigade to land in Normandy
first U.S. naval officer to win it
18
What was the goal of US Containment Policy after WWII?
Bring German and Japanese war criminals to justice.
End colonialism in Africa and Asia.
Limit the use of atomic bombs and nuclear weapons.
Stop the spread of Soviet influence.
19
Which was a result of McCarthyism during the 1950's?
U.S. diplomats expressed opinions freely
U.S. citizens were arrested for being suspected communists
U.S. Communist Party participation increased
reformed military recruitment procedures
20
What was a goal of the Marshall Plan?
force Soviets to allow immigration
stay out of foreign affairs
financial aid and create strong European allies
renew an open door policy
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The D-Day invasion in June 1944 was important to the outcome of WWII because it?
stopped Soviet advancements
forced Italy to surrender
opened a new allied front in Europe
avoided the use of the atomic bomb

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