Which statement best explains the Cold War?

state of tension between US & Sov. Un. w/o no real fighting

As a result of Japan being occupied by US forces @ the end of World War II, all happened EXCEPT

became a strong ally of the Soviet Union

What were the intentions of the Marshall Plan?

To rebuild Europe and prevent the spread of communist

What major effect did the post-WWII peacetime econ have on labor unions?

became more powerful & salaries & benefits increased.

After World War II, most women —

returned to the home as the men returned from fighting

The purpose of the Marshall Plan was to give aid to —

lessen the danger of Western Europe falling to Communism

What did the Marshall Plan provide?

financial aid to European countries

What did women like Rosie the Riveter most likely do after World War II?

Returned full time to family responsibilities.

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1
After WW II, which country gave large amounts of financial aid to rebuild European countries?
Italy
United States
Soviet Union
France
2
Which # represents the country that didn't receive aid from the U.S. through the Marshall Plan?
4
3
1
2
3
Which statement best explains the Cold War?
state of tension between US & Sov. Un. w/o no real fighting
Fighting between Cuba & United States over missiles
Fighting between communist North Korea and free South Korea
A state of tension between the US and Germany following WWII
4
As a result of Japan being occupied by US forces @ the end of World War II, all happened EXCEPT
adopted a democratic form of government
resumed self-government
became a strong ally of the Soviet Union
became a strong ally of the United States
5
What were the intentions of the Marshall Plan?
To give the president more power to find communist spies
To give aid to the areas of Europe damaged by the communists
To rebuild Europe and prevent the spread of communist
To feed the starving of Eastern Europe and prevent communism
6
Which title best completes the graphic?
Impact of Immigration
Effects of Industrialization
Effects of Urbanization
Impact of Globalization
7
The American economy following World War II can best be classified by —
recession
stagnation
the bear market
prosperity
8
What program did US start after WWII to prevent econ weak countries from being powered by Comm?
Create the N.A.T.O. alliance
Truman Doctrine
Increase in immigration quotas
Marshall Plan
9
What major effect did the post-WWII peacetime econ have on labor unions?
became more powerful & salaries & benefits increased.
lost power & workers' salaries and benefits stayed the same.
were abolished and power went back to factory owners.
stopped child labor & increased the length of the work day.
10
Which refers to the Amer. policy of holding com. in one place & not allowing it to spread?
Containment
Cease-Fire
Ideology
Intervention
11
As the economy continued to thrive post-World War II, which industry boomed?
Mining
Transportation
Agriculture
Technology
12
After World War II, most women —
returned to the home as the men returned from fighting
worked in factories because of high demand of consumer goods
earned as much money as men in the workplace
were able to attend college for the first time
13
The purpose of the Marshall Plan was to give aid to —
W. Europe to increase political ties w/ Communist E. Europe
lessen the danger of Western Europe falling to Communism
Eastern European countries trying to have a revolution
astern Europe to aid the Soviet Union
14
Which of these did not occur after World War II? .
Americans bought products on credit.
Labor unions merged.
Consumer goods were rationed
The technology industry boomed.
15
What did the Marshall Plan provide?
financial aid to non-aligned nations
financial aid to non-aligned nations
financial aid to European countries
financial aid to Japan
16
The United Nations was established in 1945 in order to
limit Soviet influence
prevent future wars
punish the Axis Powers
oppose atomic weapons
17
Which military conflict did NOT result from Cold War issues?
Iraq
Korea
Vietnam
Cuba
18
What did women like Rosie the Riveter most likely do after World War II?
Returned full time to family responsibilities.
Remained in the work force.
Joined the military
Became leaders of labor unions.

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