In 1997, Vernon Baker was awarded the Medal of Honor. How was this award historically significant?

Baker was the only living AA veteran of WWII to receive the medal.

The rights of citizens under the 4th and 14th Amendments were violated by the U.S. government when it authorized -

internment camps for Japanese Americans

What was the most likely purpose of this National War Labor Board order?

To ensure fair treatment for women in the workplace during the war

The introduction of vaccines to the United States helped —

limit the spread of infectious diseases

Jobs such as the ones described in this 1956 advertisement became available because —

Cold War defense programs had spurred technological innovation

Which of the following was a direct result of the 1957 launch of Sputnik 1?

U.S. government founded a federal agency dedicated to space exploration.

What is the best title for this cartoon?

Causes and Effects of Economic Prosperity in the 1950s

The data presented on this graph illustrate an economic effect of —

assistance offered by the GI Bill to soldiers returning from World War II

This diagram indicates that during World War II the federal government —

developed a new weapon designed to gain a strategic advantage over enemies

How were the Navajo words in this table used during World War II?

As a secret code for communicating battle plans between Allied units

The government issued ration books during World War II in order to —

ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods

Many of the U.S. soldiers involved in the event mentioned in this headline —

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

During the 1950s the federal government-funded educational initiatives in math and science in response to —

the successful launch of the first artificial satellite

The skill and courage of the Tuskegee Airmen served to —

decrease opposition to integrating the armed forces

What was the main effect of the event reported in this headline?

World War II ended with Japan surrendering to the Allies.

How did President Harry S. Truman’s decision to drop the atomic bomb affect international relations?

It initiated the arms race with the Soviet Union.

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STAAR DAY 5 -1950's: Truman & Ike / WWII

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1
Which of these best explains the change in money spent at the movies from 1946 to 1965?
The resurgence of fundamentalism
A decrease in urban population
An increase in unemployment
The popularity of television
2
In 1997, Vernon Baker was awarded the Medal of Honor. How was this award historically significant?
Baker commanded the first Marine brigade to land at Normandy.
Baker was the only living AA veteran of WWII to receive the medal.
Baker was the only recipient to serve in both World War I and World War II.
Baker was the first U.S. naval officer to be honored for bravery in combat.
3
The rights of citizens under the 4th and 14th Amendments were violated by the U.S. government when it authorized -
nucleartest sites in Nevada
the Office of Price Administration
the Office of War Mobilization
internment camps for Japanese Americans
4
Senator Joseph McCarthy is best known for his involvement in —
the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s
the Red Scare of the 1950s
the political scandals of the 1970s
the war effort of the 1940s
5
What was the most likely purpose of this National War Labor Board order?
To prevent unions from discriminating against unskilled workers during war
To double the output of equipment needed to support U.S. troops overseas
To weaken the “Rosie the Riveter” image for women working on the home front
To ensure fair treatment for women in the workplace during the war
6
The introduction of vaccines to the United States helped —
limit the risk in consuming imported produce
improve the quality of the water supply
improve the hygiene of medical procedures
limit the spread of infectious diseases
7
Jobs such as the ones described in this 1956 advertisement became available because —
federal law required private businesses to recruit for the military
Cold War defense programs had spurred technological innovation
most U.S. citizens opposed the development of atomic weapons
weak college programs produced few scientists qualified for research
8
Which of the following was a direct result of the 1957 launch of Sputnik 1?
The Soviet government collapsed because of economic competition.
The SU was unable to collect images of the United States from space.
U.S. government founded a federal agency dedicated to space exploration.
The US began a period of technology sharing with the Soviet Union.
9
What is the best title for this cartoon?
Strengths and Weaknesses of Government Economic Policy in the 1960s
Major Sources of Consumer Debt in the 1980s
Causes and Effects of Economic Prosperity in the 1950s
Reasons for Government Economic Planning in the 1970s
10
The data presented on this graph illustrate an economic effect of —
incentives offered under the Bracero Program to temporary laborers
assistance offered by the GI Bill to soldiers returning from World War II
the federal domestic programs created as part of the Great Society
the rapid demobilization of U.S. defense industries after World War II
11
This diagram indicates that during World War II the federal government —
developed a new weapon designed to gain a strategic advantage over enemies
nationalized industries considered essential to national security
provided technological training for soldiers on the battlefield
instituted a disaster-preparedness program for the civilian population
12
How were the Navajo words in this table used during World War II?
Asa language of diplomacy for exchanges with enemy forces
As signal words for Allied spies posing as civilians
As propaganda to improve morale among Allied soldiers
As a secret code for communicating battle plans between Allied units
13
The government issued ration books during World War II in order to —
ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods
provide financial security for uninsured citizens
safeguard the profits of struggling businesses
allow consumers to buy imported goods at discounted rates
14
Many of the U.S. soldiers involved in the event mentioned in this headline —
escaped and were redeployed to the European theater
remained in trenches and resisted the Japanese invasion
died during a forced march to a prison camp in the Philippines
were exchanged for Japanese prisoners of war
15
During the 1950s the federal government-funded educational initiatives in math and science in response to —
the development of the ENIAC computer
the discovery of new chemical elements
the announcement of international education guidelines
the successful launch of the first artificial satellite
16
This 1944 order code name Overlord was addressed to U.S. troops sent to —
capture the Italian mainland
invade the beaches at Normandy
transport weapons to Great Britain
repel an attack on Stalingrad
17
The skill and courage of the Tuskegee Airmen served to —
give the United States an advantage in military encryption
encourage immigrant enlistment in the U.S. Army during World War II
decrease opposition to integrating the armed forces
increase the number of women joining the U.S. military during World War II
18
What was the main effect of the event reported in this headline?
Germany surrendered to the Allies
The United States initiated the Marshall Plan to help rebuild Japan.
The Soviet Union invaded Japan to gain access to natural resources.
World War II ended with Japan surrendering to the Allies.
19
How did President Harry S. Truman’s decision to drop the atomic bomb affect international relations?
It initiated the arms race with the Soviet Union.
Enabled the United Nations to administer territory in Japan.
It prompted other nations to begin investigations of war crimes.
It led to the establishment of the first global peacekeeping force.

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