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Cold War and Civil Rights
Cold War and Civil Rights
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The Supreme Court's decision that "separate but equal" was inherently unequal represents what?
Overrule of Plessy v. Ferguson decision
Upholding decision of Plessy v. Ferguson
Create job training for unemployed African Americans
Provide educational funding for African Americans
2
What was the goal of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?
To unite Western Europe against Communism aggression
To halt the spread of Communist aggression in Asia
Bring equality to the economies in Europe
To aid those trying to flee Communist oppression in Europe
3
The statement "segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever!" was said by
Dwight Eisenhower
George Wallace
Thurgood Marshall
Joseph McCarthy
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What was the major goal of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s?
To end racial segregation
To improve living conditions for Native Americans
To reform prison conditions
To reduce prejudice against Mexican-Americans
5
What was confirmed by the publication of the Venona Papers?
Some Americans had in fact been helping the Soviet Union
Many reputations were ruined by false accusations
American citizens who were Communist were jailed or deported
Communist groups had been responsible for violent terrorism
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The goal of the U.S. containment policy after WWII was to
Bring German and Japanese war criminal to justice
Stop the spread of Soviet influence
End colonialism in Africa and Asia
Limit the use of atomic bombs and other nuclear weapons
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The successful launching of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957 sparked
American fears that the Soviets had superior technology
Soviet aggression in Eastern Europe
disarmament discussions between the Superpowers
The Cold War with the U.S.
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Which Civil Rights leader became the first African-American to serve on the Supreme Court?
Thurgood Marshall
W.E.B. Du Bois
Martin Luther King Jr.
Rosa Parks
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Why did the U.S. get involved in the Korean War?
The US felt it was important to resist communist aggression
To unify Korea into one nation
General MacArthur wanted to overthrow Communist China
Korea was beyond the U.S. containment policy
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Which best summarizes the ideas expressed in this video?
Some groups are better than others
Equality and respect for others will benefit all Americans
African Americans should lead the Civil Rights Movement
Freedom of religion is most precious
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During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union
broke diplomatic ties
refused to trade with each other
Formed competing military alliances
clashed over control of the Mediterranean Sea
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The term McCarthyism is sometimes used to describe
Using illegal means to obtain evidence in criminal trials
Accusing people of subversive activities without evidence
Investigating civil service employees for corruption
Removing members of Congress for abuse of power
13
Why did the president send federal troops to protect African-American students in Little Rock?
It led to a federal takeover of many Southern public schools
It showed that the government would enforce court decisions
It was the first time martial law had been declared
It strengthened control of the education by state govt
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The primary goal of Southern Democrats in Congress was to
Litigate for equal rights for all races in the South
end the practice of racial segregation in the South
Integrate public schools in the South
Maintain the status quo in the South
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The Truman Doctrine was originally designed to
Stop the use of nuclear weapons
Contain Communism by giving aid to Greece and Turkey
Rebuild Korea by extending economic aid
Use the United Nations as a tool to eliminate threats
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Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech expresses his desire to
Create a separate nation for African Americans in the US
Unite churches into one religious faith
Replace racial segregation with an integrated society
Establish religious freedom
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The main idea of this 1947 cartoon is that the United States was
alienating its traditional Western European allies
Focusing on foreign affairs while ignoring domestic problems
creating a debt that the American economy not afford
starting a new aid program that held many unknown risks
18
Which was the primary purpose of the House Un-American Activities Committee in the 1950s?
To prevent the admission of Red China in the United Nations
To investigate those accused of disloyalty to the US
To place quotas on the number of immigrants entering the US
To prevent the integration of different racial groups
19
In his "Letter from a Birmingham City Jail," Martin Luther King expresses support for
Separation of Church and State
Civil disobedience
Social Darwinism
Jim Crow Laws
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What views were shared by governors Orval Faubus, Lester Maddox, and George Wallace?
People should not be forced to mix with those of other races
The time has come for African Americans to have equality
The government should intervene to end discrimination
"Separate bu equal" has no place in public education
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After WWII, the relationship between the U.S. and the Soviet Union became strained because
Both nations were competing for space exploration supremacy
The U.S. blocked the Soviet Union from joining the UN
The U.S. used military force in Korea
Each one believed the other one was a threat to its security
22
Which event is illustrated by the cartoon?
Berlin Airlift
collapse of the Berlin Wall
reunification of Germany
Allied invasion of Germany
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Which conclusion about the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s is most valid?
All races had a common goal but achieved them differently
The movement began violently but ended peacefully
Civil disobedience successfully brought about change
The movement failed to inspire other groups
