The Cold War 1945-1991

This man assassinated JFK (According to the official history)

These spies were executed for selling atomic secrets to the Soviets

The Soviet Union collapsed in what year?

Which president was responisble for the failed Bay of Pigs invasion?

This senator held a "witch hunt" in the early 1950's to root out communism in the USA

The space race was won with the landing of man on....

1000's of new homes were built in Levittown which was a _________

To label someone's activities as ___ would be to suggest that the person is making unsupported accusations

Who was the leader of communist China?

The main goal of the ___ was to stop the spread of communism.

This president was the last American president to be assassinated in office

This structure was the physical representation of divide during the Cold War.

The American policy for dealing with communism was?

The Berlin Wall came down in what year?

Which of the following was not a way that the cold war was fought?

Kennedy was assassinated in which city?

When you falsely accuse someone without evidence it is called...

Most Americans in the 1960s relied on _____ as their primary source of entertainment

This provided counseling, loans and other benefits for veterans.

Who won the Korean War?

This plan gave billions in aid to Europe to stave off communism post WWII

The promise that the United States would defend the Middle East was known as the what?

What was the name of the first sattelite launched into space?

This idea kept the two superpowers from destroying each other

Who was the leader of communist Cuba?

This treaty was established by the USSR to combat NATO

Most _____ enjoyed the prosperity of the postwar period.

Which committee in Congress was established to investigate communist activities?

When the USSR exploded an atomic bomb the US intensified its efforts to develop____

This president had to resign rather than be kicked out of office

How did the United States respond to the Soviet blockade of West Berlin?

Medicare, a federal program established for Americans over 65 was intended to provide

Which president won the Cold War?

Who became the leader of the Soviet Union 3 years after Stalin's death?

By the mid 1950s what type of jobs were in decline?

This president was known as being super clumsy and nothing else interesting.

With more $ to spend, this became a way of life for Americans

____ is best known for investigating the film industry

This event was the greatest threat to peace since WW2 and almost resulted in thermonuclear war

This treaty included the United States, Canada, Britain, France and Turkey to combat the USSR