1950s Culture & Cold War

Where was the dividing line between the 2 Koreas?

Wisconsin Senator who became the face of communist "witch hunts" in America.

R's of Conformity: these were reversed after WWII: women went home & men to work

Rules: To be seen and not heard; control emotions; no sex EVER

Invisible line that separated democratic (western) Europe from communist (eastern) Europe.

Which of the following is NOT a CAUSE of the Second Red Scare in America?

German city that was divided into East & West parts--democratic vs. communist

All of the following were strongly influenced by 50s car culture EXCEPT...

Person related to the Rosenbergs who turned them in to authorities.

Theme of the 1950s: belief that buying goods was beneficial for the economy.

Famous actor-- "East of Eden" and "Rebel without a Cause" in the 1950s

New music popular among 50s teenagers; mix of country and R&B.

Which of the following is NOT an invention of the 1950s?

The Korean War is over and a peace treaty was signed.

Mass produced homes, $100 deposit/$60 per month. 1 story home with a yard & garage.

This lasted from 1946-1991 between the US and Soviet Union

Organization for strength in numbers-- democratic countries to defend selves vs. Soviet Union

One of the most influential items of the 1950s.

The United States declared war on Korea.

Term describing individuals between the ages of 12-19

When Stalin blocked all road, rail, and river transportation to West Berlin for supplies.

Which Korea was communist and supported by the Soviet Union?

The popular drive-in food chain that began in the 50s--1st of its kind.

Where 1/3 of the American population ended up moving, beginning in the 1950s

This was the US President at the end of the Korean War.

International Post-WWII organization created with goal of world peace.

Where the new Big Three met to determine details for dividing Germany post WWII.

One mom, one dad, 1-2 kids and probably a dog.

Communist military alliance to protect against an attack from the west.

The American Dream in the 1950s

When the US & GB flew in supplies to Berlin for 10 months

This gave aid to Greece & Turkey to restrict Soviet expansion-- SUCCESS!

One of the R's of Conformity: everyone must follow these--they tell society how to behave.

Worked outside of the home, made all decisions, made the money.

Created to investigate communists; Hollywood Ten were blacklisted by this group

Spreading of fear and making baseless charges of communists without evidence.

Germany was divided into ___ occupation zones after WWII.

What issue caused negotiations in the Korean War to go so long without resolve?

Restricting the expansion of Soviet communism anywhere by using military or economic aid.

This was created in response to NATO-- communist military alliance.

One of the R's of Conformity: non-conformists of 2 groups: Beatniks & Greasers

Massive American aid program to help rebuild Europe after WWII: 17 different countries helped

Group of film directors, producers & screenwriters who went in to HUAC but didn't cooperate

This Act forced any communist organization to register with the US government.

Which country got involved in the Korean War when UN troops got close to their border?

Theme of the 1950s: the desire to be alike; to appear similar.

The Korean War is also known as the ____ War.

Created in 1956, cost $32 billion and created 45,000 miles of new highway in the US

This was the year the Korean War cease-fire was signed.

President __ fired __ in 1951, who was the leader of the troops in Korea.

All of the following countries occupied Germany EXCEPT...?

The landing site that was the turning point in the Korean War.

A drastic increase in population following the end of WWII and into the 50s.

Countries in which pro-Soviet governments had been installed-controlled by another country.