The major reason the United States became involved in the Korean War was the (8C)

threat of communism spreading throughout Asia

Why was the flight plan in this operation undertaken by Truman and the US?

To provide supplies to a blockaded city

One reason for the large increase in defense spending between 1950 and 1960 was --- (17C)

the Cold War and the arms race with the Soviet Union

What is the point of the cartoon? (8A)

If Marshall Plan is delayed, USSR may control Western Europe

Which statement most accurately expresses the main idea of the cartoon? (8A)

Americans hope the Marshall Plan will help Europe’s economy.

Which of the following is most characteristic of the Cold War?

the growth of nuclear arsenals in the US and USSR

The term “McCarthyism” is sometimes used to describe – (8B)

accusing people of activities without sufficient evidence

Which conclusion is supported by the information provided on this map? (8C)

The war did little to alter the division of Korea.

The launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957 led the United States to (2D)

accelerate its space program (NASA)

Which statement best summarizes the primary goal of NATO? (8A)

to unite W Europe against the threat of Communist aggression

What was confirmed by publication of the Venona Papers? (8B)

Americans in government & industry had been helping the USSR

Between 1946 and 1954, HUAC and Senator Joseph McCarthy gained attention by investigating (8B)

allegations of communist influences in government

The Truman Doctrine was originally designed to --- (8A)

contain Communism by giving aid to Greece and Turkey

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1
The major reason the United States became involved in the Korean War was the (8C)
threat of communism spreading throughout Asia
need to prevent war between China and the Soviet Union
desire to limit Japanese expansion
demand by the United States for Korean natural resources
2
Why was the flight plan in this operation undertaken by Truman and the US?
To rescue thousands of stranded political refugees
To provide supplies to a blockaded city
To enable a rapid withdrawal of troops from a war-torn city
To deploy substantial invasion forces
3
One reason for the large increase in defense spending between 1950 and 1960 was --- (17C)
funding for military involvement in South America
an unprecedented inflationary economy
the Cold War and the arms race with the Soviet Union
a large investment in supersonic military transport
4
What is the point of the cartoon? (8A)
The Soviet Union is not really a threat
If Marshall Plan is delayed, USSR may control Western Europe
Western Europe needs the Marshall Plan to control of Russia
The USSR moves slow & the US should not rush plans in Europe
5
Which statement most accurately expresses the main idea of the cartoon? (8A)
Europe will not take advantage of the Marshall Plan.
The Marshall Plan will bankrupt the American taxpayer.
The Marshall Plan will limit Europe’s economic recovery.
Americans hope the Marshall Plan will help Europe’s economy.
6
Which of the following is most characteristic of the Cold War?
the use of isolationist foreign policies in England & China
the growth of nuclear arsenals in the US and USSR
the expansion of borders by imperialistic European countries
the rapid industrialization of Southeast Asian countries
7
The term “McCarthyism” is sometimes used to describe – (8B)
investigating civil service employees for corruption
using illegal means to obtain evidence in criminal trials
removing members of Congress for abuses of power
accusing people of activities without sufficient evidence
8
Which conclusion is supported by the information provided on this map? (8C)
South Korea was in danger of defeat by North Korea.
China refused to aid North Korea
The UN could win the war crossing the Yalu River.
The war did little to alter the division of Korea.
9
The Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, and NATO were all part of the foreign policy of (2B)
détente
containment
colonialism
isolationism
10
Which event of 1948-1949 is illustrated by the cartoon? (8A)
the Berlin Airlift
the collapse of the Berlin Wall
the reunification of Germany
the Allied invasion of Germany
11
The launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957 led the United States to (2D)
form an alliance with communist China
reduce its defense spending
reinstate the military draft
accelerate its space program (NASA)
12
Which statement best summarizes the primary goal of NATO? (8A)
to unite W Europe against the threat of Communist aggression
to halt the spread of Communist aggression in Asia
to aid those trying to flee Communists oppression in Europe
to bring greater equality to the economies in Europe
13
What was confirmed by publication of the Venona Papers? (8B)
American citizens who believed in Communism were jailed
the reputations of people were ruined by false accusations
groups of Communists were responsible for violent terrorism
Americans in government & industry had been helping the USSR
14
Between 1946 and 1954, HUAC and Senator Joseph McCarthy gained attention by investigating (8B)
allegations of communist influences in government
war crimes of German and Japanese officials
corruption by companies in the defense industry
civil rights violations against African Americans
15
The Truman Doctrine was originally designed to --- (8A)
stop the use of nuclear weapons
contain Communism by giving aid to Greece and Turkey
rebuild Korea by extending economic aid
use the UN to eliminate threats posed by the Soviets

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