How did Kennedy respond to the placement of missiles in Cuba?

Ordering a naval blockade of Cuba

How did the arrest of Rosa Parks affect the Civil Rights Movement?

Led to a bus boycott that lasted over 1 year.

What was the outcome of the Korean War?

North & South Korea remained divided into two countries.

How did the Voting Rights Act increase the number of eligible voters in Mississippi?

required federal supervision of voter registration

Why was the peace corps created?

improve economic conditions in developing countries

Why did the launch of Sputnik 1 embarrass the U.S.?

it showed the U.S. was behind scientifically

Which is the most accurate description of postwar planned communities?

small suburban homes for middle-class families

Why was the U.S. involved in East Asia during the 1950s?

Attempts to unify Korean peninsula challenged containment.

The Tet Offensive turned America against the war in Vietnam because

the media turned against the war

Impact of rock-n-roll on American society in the 1950's.

contributed to generational divide

One result of Woodstock

new generation of musicians popularized

Frustration faced by U.S. troops fighting in Vietnam

VC could quickly fade into the landscape

Impact of 1950's prosperity and consumerism

increased reliance on petroleum

What impact did TV have on public opinion about the war in Vietnam?

Support falls due to graphic nature of the fighting

The U.S. responded to the Berlin Blockade in 1948 by

airlifting food and supplies into Berlin.

What was the goal of the Marshall Plan?

Promote the spread of democracy

What was the resolution of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Missiles removed from Cuba, Promise given to not invade Cuba., U.S. missiles removed from Turkey

Similarities between the Marshall Plan and the Berlin Airlift

both a response to Soviet expansion

Role of Arkansas Governor during the Little Rock Crisis

fought against desegregation of schools

Watergate and Nixon's resignation led many Americans to

become cynical about politicians

Why did Truman send military aid to French Indochina in the early 1950's?

to block the spread of communism into Vietnam

Who was on Nixon's "enemies list"?

those he believed could weaken his presidency

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1
Increased U.S. involvement in Vietnam
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Operation Rolling Thunder
War Powers Act
Pentagon Papers
2
Senator Joseph McCarthy
1950's red scare
1940's war effort
1970's political scandals
1960's Civil Rights Movement
3
If Vietnam falls to communism other nations in Southeast Asia could as well
domino theory
hegemony effect
appeasement
red scare
4
Group created to fix "leaks" of information from the Nixon White House.
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CIA
CREEP
The Plumbers
5
How did Kennedy respond to the placement of missiles in Cuba?
Ordering a naval blockade of Cuba
Asking Congress for a declaration of war against Cuba
Economic sanctions against Cuba
Authorizing military strikes against strategic targets
6
1964 Civil Rights Act outlawed discrimination in all of the following areas, except
employment
public schools
housing
public accommodations
7
How did the arrest of Rosa Parks affect the Civil Rights Movement?
Led to a bus boycott that lasted over 1 year.
It changed the way police arrest protesters.
Led to an increase in the number of registered voters.
Led government to station National Guard troops in the south
8
What was the outcome of the Korean War?
North & South Korea reunited under a communist government.
North & South Korea annexed by China.
North & South Korea remained divided into two countries.
North & South Korea reunited under a democratic government.
9
How did the Voting Rights Act increase the number of eligible voters in Mississippi?
denied African Americans the right to vote
ordered National Guard to protect black voters in the south
required federal supervision of voter registration
denial of the right to vote unconstitutional
10
Civil Rights Act of 1968 bans discrimination in
college admissions
housing
public facilities
employment
11
Gave the President broad military powers in Vietnam
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Geneva Accords
War Powers Act
Civil Rights Act of 1965
12
Helped U.S. veterans attend college after WWII
GI Bill of Rights
World Bank
Manhattan Project
War Production Board
13
Why was the peace corps created?
to rebuild U.S. cities
to fight 3rd world revolutionaries
to fight Soviet control in Eastern Europe
improve economic conditions in developing countries
14
Why did the launch of Sputnik 1 embarrass the U.S.?
it confirmed the use of U-2 spy planes
it revealed the Soviets had nuclear missiles
it showed the U.S. was behind scientifically
it allowed Soviets to place missiles in Turkey
15
Tactic used by MLK
nonviolent civil disobedience
armed rebellion
affirmative action
reverse discrimination
16
Which is the most accurate description of postwar planned communities?
large country homes for wealthy buyers
simple, low-cost housing for working poor
small suburban homes for middle-class families
custom-designed homes for individual buyers
17
Which was a goal of Johnson's Great Society?
cutting domestic program to balance the budge
containment of communism
creation of space program
reduction of poverty
18
Between the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution and the Tet Offensive, the war was marked by
civilian evacuations
deployment of more US forces
peace talks
the surrender of South Vietnam to North Vietnam
19
Lawsuit that challenged school segregation
Brown v. Board of Education
Alexander v. Homes County Board of Education
Swann v. Mecklenburg Board of Education
California v. Bakke
20
In response to _________, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed.
unfair lending practices by banks
unequal representation in local legislatures
inadequate medical care in urban areas
employment discrimination
21
Why was the U.S. involved in East Asia during the 1950s?
We helped investigate officials charged with corruption.
Attempts to unify Korean peninsula challenged containment.
Humanitarian aid needed to due famine.
Attempts to overthrow dictatorial regimes in Korea.
22
The Tet Offensive turned America against the war in Vietnam because
the massive amount of casualties
the inhumane treatment of prisoners
the bombing of China
the media turned against the war
23
North Vietnamese leader during Vietnam War
Ho Chi Minh
Ngo Dinh Diem
Nikita Khrushchev
Chian Kai-shek
24
Impact of rock-n-roll on American society in the 1950's.
promoted good economic values
increased fear of communism
remind people of life before the war
contributed to generational divide
25
Criticism faced by President Johnson
cut economic aid to African nations
restricted overseas travel for Americans
failed to support space race
escalated Vietnam War
26
Ensured that African Americans could exercise their 15th Amendment rights.
Executive order desegregating U.S. Army
Voting Rights Act of 1965
Supreme Court decision in Sweatt v. Painter
Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Ferguson
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Tactic used by the Black Panthers
use of armed resistance
use of the court system to gain equality
enduring injustice through religious faith
respecting government authority
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Justification given for our military involvement in Vietnam
fulfill UN obligations
stop the spread of communism
maintain policy of detente
promote reconstruction after WWII
29
Common goal between the Chicano Movement and the Feminist Movement
changes to immigration laws
elimination of voting restrictions
access to higher wages
desegregation of public facilities.
30
Organized a national boycott of grapes
Rodolfo Gonzales
Betty Friedan
Maggie Kuhn
Cesar Chavez
31
One result of Woodstock
new generation of musicians popularized
parents embraced the counterculture movement
4 killed in violent concert clash
young people stopped using drugs
32
Frustration faced by U.S. troops fighting in Vietnam
VC could quickly fade into the landscape
VC were equipped with superior weapons
VC excelled in large-scale battles
VC were had higher body counts
33
Which did not rise during the 1950's?
age of marriage
life expectancy
GNP
real income
34
Goal of the Marshall Plan
Containment of communism
Help countries repay loans to the U.S.
Take over western European governments
Help the Soviet Union rebuild its military
35
Impact of 1950's prosperity and consumerism
fewer white collar jobs due to suburban migration
increased reliance on petroleum
communism threatens the food industry
less opportunity for higher education
36
What impact did TV have on public opinion about the war in Vietnam?
Increased support due to televised victories
Support falls due to censored negative footage
Increased support due to approval voiced by TV reporters
Support falls due to graphic nature of the fighting
37
Prevented South Korea from falling to invading forces
Assistance of Chinese military
Involvement of UN/US forces
Use of atomic weapons on northern cities
threat of Soviet naval blockage
38
Impact of the Soviet launch of Sputnik 1
Soviets can't collect satellite images of the U.S.
U.S. shares technology with Soviet Union
Creation of NASA
Collapse of the Soviet government
39
The U.S. responded to the Berlin Blockade in 1948 by
by surrendering control of Berlin to the Soviets.
by sending troops to Berlin to break the blockade.
by bombing Berlin until the Soviets surrendered.
airlifting food and supplies into Berlin.
40
What was the goal of the Marshall Plan?
Promote the spread of democracy
Encourage economic integration among European nations
Support transition to centrally planned economies
Gather info about Europe's economic resources
41
What was the resolution of the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Missiles removed from Cuba
Promise given to not invade Cuba.
U.S. missiles removed from Turkey
Castro removed from power.
42
What was NOT used to keep blacks from voting, during the 1st half of the 20th century?
poll taxes
gerrymandering
filibustering
the white primary
43
Similarities between the Marshall Plan and the Berlin Airlift
both a response to Soviet expansion
both paid for war-related damages
both intended to revive Germany's economy
both a response to war crimes
44
Role of Arkansas Governor during the Little Rock Crisis
fought against desegregation of schools
refused assistance to improve minority graduation rates
vetoed bill to create separate schools for blacks and whites
established integrated advisory groups
45
American involvement in Vietnam led to
rationing of consumer goods.
large scale anti-war protests.
attention for a 3rd party presidential candidate.
public support for the draft.
46
Watergate and Nixon's resignation led many Americans to
believe checks and balances are ineffective
believe politicians were above the law
question the Constitution
become cynical about politicians
47
Why did Truman send military aid to French Indochina in the early 1950's?
to support an independent Vietnam
to block the spread of communism into Vietnam
to keep the Chinese out of Vietnam
to help the French maintain control of Vietnam
48
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 elminated
barriers to voting for women
literacy tests
age discrimination in voting laws
proof of residency requirements
49
Sit-ins were used to
support voting rights for 18-year-olds
protest the high cost of college tuition
promote environmental laws
challenge segregation laws
50
Member of the Nation of Islam; Promoted black nationalism
James Meredith
Malcolm X
Stokely Carmichael
Elijah Mohammad
51
Who was on Nixon's "enemies list"?
those he believed could weaken his presidency
Democratic National Committee
Senators after his job
the media for reporting fake news
52
Johnson's War on Poverty introduced measures to
educate the uneducated.
train the jobless.
provide healthcare for those in need.
ensure free college for all.
53
Stalin's goal at Yalta and Potsdam
protect Soviet Union from future German invasion
redraw the map of Europe
secure U.S. foreign aid
punish Germany
54
Impact of the interstate highway system
decrease in the number of commuters
decrease in popularity of car culture
increase in travel between communities
increase in use of trains and subways
55
LBJ's view of federal government's role in shaping American society
people need to solve their own problems
people need to share their wealth equally
state need more power to promote social well-being
government should serve the needs of all the citizens
56
Purpose of the Bay of Pigs Invasion
free American prisoners
overthrow Castro
annex Cuba
protect Cuba from Spanish invasion
57
Which is not true of JFK?
youngest president elected into office
part of the 1st televised presidential debate
first Catholic president
1st president to be assassinated
58
Why was Agent Orange used in Vietnam?
to pollute VC water supplies
to blow up VC tunnels
to poison VC crops
to destroy forest that hid VC
59
Spread of McDonald's and Holiday Inns, during the 1950's related to a
population shift from small to large families
economic shift from producing goods to providing services
population shift from northern to southern states
economic shift from blue to white collar jobs
60
Math and science initiatives increased during the 1950's due to
the discovery of new chemical elements
the successful launch of Sputnik 1
international education guidelines
the development of the ENIAC computer
61
Publicly accusing someone of subversive activities without evidence
blacklisting
McCarthyism
censure
Stalinism
62
The group responsible for the occupation of Alcatraz
Gray Panthers
Red Power (AIM)
Yellow Power
La Raza Unida
63
Vietnamization emphasized
turning over combat duties to South Vietnamese forces.
defeating communism to save other countries.
open trade with Vietnam.
using any means necessary to end the war.
64
Impact of TV on Civil Rights Movement
broadcast trials of civil rights opponents
gave free air time to civil rights groups
prevented segregationist from from their messages
broadcast disturbing images of the segregated South
65
Characteristics of the counterculture movement
distrust of the establishment
membership in the "old left"
loyalty to traditional values
desire for material wealth
66
Impact of McCarthyism
U.S. communist party membership increases
Military recruitment procedures reformed.
U.S. citizens arrested for being "communists"
Dissenting political views expressed more freely.
67
Watergate occurred during the presidency of
Kennedy
Nixon
Carter
Ford

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