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1
What prompted the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) to target the “Hollywood Ten”?
Growing anxiety related to the economic effects of the Great Depression
Support for American isolationism in the years leading up to WWII
Increased political pressure from racial groups regarding civil rights
Fear of communist infiltration within the American entertainment industry
2
Which State Department Official was convicted for lying about his interactions with a self-proclaimed communist?
Julius Rosenberg
Alger Hiss
Ethel Rosenberg
Harry Truman
3
The creation of Jazz, the Harlem Renaissance, Prohibition, and excessive spending all occurred in what decade?
1910s
1940s
1920s
1930s
4
What married couple was accused, convicted, and executed for espionage(spying)?
Julius & Ethel Rosenberg
Lucy & Ricky Ricardo
Romeo & Juliet
Alger & Melissa Hiss
5
Which of the following was a direct result of the 1957 launch of
Sputnik
1?
The Soviet Union was unable to collect images of the US from Space
The U.S. government founded a federal agency dedicated to space exploration
The Soviet government collapsed because of economic competition
The US began a period of technology sharing with the Soviet Union
6
How did citizens of West Berlin overcome the Soviet Blockade in 1948?
Economic sanctions (fines) were placed on Russia
Citizens fought the Soviets to make them reopen the roads
Supplies were flown in to maintain life in the city
Citizens fled the city and left it abandoned
7
World War I and women gaining the right to vote occurred in what decade?
1950s
1910s
1940s
1930s
8
Which of the following is most characteristic of the Cold War?
The implementation of isolationist foreign policies in Great Britain
The rapid industrialization of many Southeast Asian countries
The expansion of national borders by imperialistic European countries
The growth of nuclear arsenals in the US and the Soviet Union
9
During the Korean War, what prevented the southern part from falling permanently to the invading forces?
Involvement of UN forces under the command of the US
The threat of soviet naval blockade
The assistance of the Chinese Military
The use of atomic weapons
10
One of the most recognized symbols of the Cold War was the _________________.
Highway Act
Berlin Wall
Dust Bowl
Bombing of Japan
11
The ______ Plan gave parts of Europe billions of dollars to rebuild after the war, and won U.S. favor over Russia
Truman
Roosevelt
Nimitz
Marshall
12
In the late 1940’s, the ____ said the US would support any country whose freedom is threatened by the Soviet Union
Disabilities Act
Truman Doctrine
Monroe Doctrine
Civil Rights Act
13
During the Cold War, the Soviet Union and their allies made up the ______.
Warsaw Pact
NATO
Axis Powers
Central Powers
14
The actions seen in the pictures were taken as a response to which of the following circumstances?
The Soviet blockade of Berlin
The Iranian Hostage Crisis
The detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima
The creation of the Berlin Wall
15
What is the “Domino Effect”?
The fear that if one country fell to communism, more would follow
A game that kids played in the 1950s
How people were taught to protect themselves from a nuclear blast
I have never heard this term before
16
Which group was created to resist Soviet Aggression?
NASA
UN
HUAC
NATO
17
Which economic system would expect citizens to conform, show loyalty to the country, and might take political prisoners?
Pure Market
Capitalism
Socialism
Communism
18
The attempt to keep communism from spreading was known as _________.
Prohibition
Capitalism
Suffrage
Containment
19
Which of these is an effect rock and roll had on society in the US in the 1950s?
It reminded people of pre-war days
It contributed to a cultural divide between generations
It increased the fear of communist expansion
It promoted values during times of economic hardship
20
The Great Depression, the New Deal, the Dust Bowl, and FDR’s presidency occurred in what decade?
1940s
1960s
1950s
1930s
21
The Korean War was an effort by the United States-
Secure additional Asian trading partners
Keep its economy strong by maintaining wartime activities
Carry out its policy of containing the spread of communism
Extend the principles of the Marshall Plan to Asia
22
Countries that do not want to be involved in other countries’ issues are called ________________.
Pacifists
Isolationists
Aggressors
Missionaries
23
Which of the following was
NOT
a reason the USA occupied Germany after World War II?
Replace the totalitarian (Nazi) govt with a democratic govt
Preventing Civil War
Taking East Germany from Russia’s control
Rebuilding the German economy
24
Which invention was created in the 1950s?
radio
car
telephone
Washer & dryer
25
United States involvement in the Korean War occurred in what decade?
1930’s
1920’s
1950’s
1940’s
26
Which of the following was NOT part of the Red Scare?
Civil rights for minorities
Korean War
Nuclear weapons
Berlin Airlift
27
"McCarthyism” is the use of witch-hunt tactics and blacklisting of those accused of communism.
False
True
28
The “Iron Curtain” was the separation between free countries and American-controlled countries.
True
False
29
The secret U.S. lab research for building an atomic bomb was called the ________ Project.
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Queens
Bronx
30
After WWII, the US entered a period of fear over spreading Communism. This is the first time the US experienced this.
False
True
31
The USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)controlled most of Western Europe until the Soviet Union collapsed.
True
False
32
World War II, creation of NATO, and the United Nations occurred in what decade?
1930’s
1950’s
1920’s
1940’s
33
President Kennedy responded to reports that the Soviet Union was constructing missile sites in Cuba by—
Seeking UN approval for economic sanctions
Authorizing military strikes on targets in Cuba
Asking Congress to declare was on Cuba
Ordering a naval blockade of Cuba
34
Why did the US adopt the motto "In God We Trust" in 1956?
To separate the nation from countries that restricted religious practice
To encourage the growth of religious institutions throughout the country
To commemorate the social changes introduced by Christian leaders
To honor the financial and societal contributions of various religions
35
Senator Joseph McCarthy is best known for his involvement in-
The Red Scare of the 1950s
The political scandals of the 1970s
The war effort of the 1940s
The Civil Rights movement of the 1960s
36
What was the primary purpose for the creation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?
Establish a market economy in Europe
To set a goal for fishing limits in the ocean
To allow for deliberate communication with the Soviet Union
To provide an effective defense against Soviet aggression
37
The House Un-American Committee investigated Alger Hiss in connection to which of the following events?
His publication of anti-American rock and roll music
His assumed role as a communist sympathizer
His role as a Vietnam War protester
The lynching of several African Americans
38
Which two Cold War conflicts were the result of the USA trying to stop the spread of communism?
WWI & WWII
Iraq & Afghanistan
Revolutionary War & Civil War
Korea & Vietnam
39
The trends in this list all occurred as a result of -
An increase in immigration after WWII
Reductions in peacetime defense spending
Economic prosperity following WWII
Creation of Department of Housing and Urban Development
40
Which amendment was passed in the years following FDR’s death in 1945 that set presidential term limits?
22nd Amendment
21st Amendment
19th Amendment
18th Amendment