Which of the following statements most closely summarizes "Sparrow Girl?"

A young girl realizes that her government is doing something wrong.

Conspiracy theorists believe that Lee Harvey Oswald was killed by Jack Ruby for which of the following reasons?

Oswald’s killer didn’t want Oswald talking to investigators.

In order to prevent the spread of communism in Korea, the U.S. government took which of the following actions?

The U.S. sent 500,000 troops to Korea.

The United States became alarmed during the closing months of World War II when the Soviet Union…

began to exert control over countries formerly controlled by Hitler.

In order to prevent the spread of communism in China, the U.S. government took which of the following actions?

The U.S. sent aid to the freedom fighters of China.

When considering U.S. actions in Iran and Guatemala, which of the following statements is most reasonable?

The United States was more concerned with capitalism than democracy.

The United States was distrustful of Stalin for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Stalin had a military alliance with Japan.

Fidel Castro initially (first) angered the United States because…

Castro seized oil and sugar fields that were owned by U.S. corporations.

Which of the following statements would NOT be an example of an authoritarian government?

Great Britain voted to exit the European Union.

The "magic bullet" has been called into question by those who believe in a plot to kill JFK because

The bullet was found in pristine condition

The Cuban Missile Crisis was ultimately resolved when President Kennedy…

Agreed to remove nuclear warheads from Turkey and not to invade Cuba.

Which of the following statements is true of the Warren Commission Report?

The Warren Commission concluded that JFK was killed by Lee Harvey Oswald.

Prior to his assassination, President Kennedy was poised to take which of the following actions in Vietnam?

President Kennedy was prepared to leave Vietnam and withdraw U.S. troops.

Which of the following statements is an accurate characterization of the Bay of Pigs invasion?

The Bay of Pigs invasion was a failed attempt by the CIA to remove Castro.

The Soviet Union responded to JFK’s “peace speech” by…

…offering to negotiate a test ban on nuclear weapons.

The Zapruder Film convinced many Americans there was a second gunman because it appears to show...

a shot that came from in front of JFK

Josef Stalin was suspicious of the United States for which of the following reasons?

The United States developed an atomic bomb without informing Stalin.

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1
Which of the following statements most closely summarizes "Sparrow Girl?"
A young girl realizes that capitalism is preferable to communism.
A young girl does whatever she can to please her family.
A young girl realizes that her government is doing something wrong.
A young girl finds freedom through song and dance.
2
The United States’ policy of stopping communism was known as what?
blockade
embargo
containment
brinkmanship
3
Conspiracy theorists believe that Lee Harvey Oswald was killed by Jack Ruby for which of the following reasons?
Oswald’s killer didn’t want Oswald talking to investigators.
Oswald’s killer hated communism.
Oswald’s killer was JFK’s actual assassin.
Oswald’s killer was a great admirer of JFK.
4
In order to prevent the spread of communism in Korea, the U.S. government took which of the following actions?
The U.S. sent aid to the freedom fighters of Korea.
The U.S. sent 500,000 troops to Korea.
The U.S. used the CIA to remove the leadership of Korea.
The U.S. imposed sanctions on Korean products.
5
How many people died as a result of China's war on sparrows?
85-100 million
15-78 million
2-4 million
1-5 million
6
What lesson did JFK learn from the Bay of Pigs invasion?
Castro was stronger than he previously believed.
Cubans hated communism.
The CIA is not to be trusted.
The American citizens support stopping communism at whatever cost.
7
The United States became alarmed during the closing months of World War II when the Soviet Union…
announced its intention to hold democratic elections throughout Europe.
used an atomic bomb against Germany.
began to exert control over countries formerly controlled by Hitler.
suddenly switched sides and announced an alliance with the Nazis.
8
In order to prevent the spread of communism in China, the U.S. government took which of the following actions?
The U.S. sent aid to the freedom fighters of China.
The U.S. imposed sanctions on Chinese products.
The U.S. sent 500,000 troops to China.
The U.S. used the CIA to remove the leadership of China.
9
When considering U.S. actions in Iran and Guatemala, which of the following statements is most reasonable?
The United States attempted to avoid conflict at all costs.
The United States was primarily concerned with stopping Soviet aggression.
The United States fought to preserve freedom in Iran and Guatemala.
The United States was more concerned with capitalism than democracy.
10
The United States was distrustful of Stalin for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:
Stalin was a communist.
Stalin had a military alliance with Japan.
Stalin was a mass murderer.
Stalin stole our nuclear secrets.
11
Fidel Castro initially (first) angered the United States because…
Castro aligned himself with the Soviet Union.
Castro provided economic assistance to North Korea.
Castro wasn’t committed to holding elections in Cuba.
Castro seized oil and sugar fields that were owned by U.S. corporations.
12
Which of the following statements would NOT be an example of an authoritarian government?
China ordered its citizens to kill birds.
Canada arrested people for protesting a mandated medical procedure.
Great Britain voted to exit the European Union.
The Soviet Union confiscated farmland from people.
13
The "magic bullet" has been called into question by those who believe in a plot to kill JFK because
The bullet was never recovered
The bullet moved in ways that defied the laws of physics
The bullet was found in pristine condition
one bullet couldn't make seven wounds
14
The Cuban Missile Crisis was ultimately resolved when President Kennedy…
Organized an international embargo against Cuba and the Soviet Union.
Agreed to remove nuclear warheads from Turkey and not to invade Cuba.
Authorized the military to invade Cuba and remove hostile weapon sites.
Ordered a blockade of Cuban ports.
15
Which of the following statements is true of the Warren Commission Report?
The Warren Commission concluded that JFK was killed by Jack Ruby.
The Warren Commission never officially released their report.
The Warren Commission concluded that JFK was killed by Lee Harvey Oswald.
The Warren Commission found that JFK was killed by a group of conspirators.
16
Those who argue that a second gunman killed JFK argue that the fatal shot came from...
A gun hidden in an umbrella
The Grassy Knoll
Texas School Book Depository
Texas Public Records Building
17
Prior to his assassination, President Kennedy was poised to take which of the following actions in Vietnam?
President Kennedy was unconcerned with Vietnam prior to his assassination.
President Kennedy was prepared to leave Vietnam and withdraw U.S. troops.
President Kennedy was preparing to send more troops to Vietnam.
President Kennedy was preparing to ask Congress to declare war on Vietnam.
18
Which of the following statements is an accurate characterization of the Bay of Pigs invasion?
The Bay of Pigs invasion witnessed the removal of Fidel Castro from power.
The Bay of Pigs invasion was an attempt by Cubans to wage war in Florida.
The Bay of Pigs invasion was a key victory of JFK’s presidency.
The Bay of Pigs invasion was a failed attempt by the CIA to remove Castro.
19
The Soviet Union responded to JFK’s “peace speech” by…
…installing missiles in Cuba.
…declaring war on the United States.
…offering to negotiate a test ban on nuclear weapons.
…removing missiles from Cuba.
20
The Zapruder Film convinced many Americans there was a second gunman because it appears to show...
a shot that came from in front of JFK
A crowd of people running to a location known as the Grassy Knoll
A suspicious figure hiding behind a fence line
A shot fired from an umbrella
21
Josef Stalin was suspicious of the United States for which of the following reasons?
The United States developed an atomic bomb without informing Stalin.
The United States attempted to overthrow Fidel Castro.
The United States attempted to assassinate Stalin.
The United States conquered Poland and established a capitalist democracy.

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