What happened on Sept 2, 1949?

Soviet Union set off an atomic bomb

John Foster Dulles, Eisenhower's SOS

promoted the policy of brinkmanship

NATO and Warsaw Pact were examples of

military alliances made for "collective security"

Marshall Plan wanted to

make European countries strong economically after the war.

Soviet Union tried to gain control over West Berlin by

set up a blockade cutting supplies to the city

In China's civil war, the United States backed

the nationalist, led by Jiang Jieshi

How was Khrushchev different from Stalin?

He favored more peaceful relations with United States

One result of the Hollywood Ten Trial was

Movie executives blacklisted entertainers

People went to the Sunbelt because

jobs in aerospace and electronics

How did TV impact America?

changed the way politicians ran for office

What event started the conflict in Korea?

the North Korean army invaded south of the 38th parallel

Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were charged, convicted and executed for

passing nuclear science secrets

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Review of Cold War 2018

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1
What happened on Sept 2, 1949?
military alliance known as SEATO was formed
North Korea invaded South Korea
Soviet Union launched a satellite into space
Soviet Union set off an atomic bomb
2
Which had a largest impact on US economy?
postwar inflation
Marshall Plan
GI Bill
demobilization
3
John Foster Dulles, Eisenhower's SOS
promoted the policy of brinkmanship
favored increased military engagements around the world
disagreed with Eisenhower over policy
resolved the Suez Canal peacefully
4
Truman made what type of progress?
created the highway system
labor rights for unions
established Fair Deal program
desegregated the military
5
NATO and Warsaw Pact were examples of
failed attempts to make peace
military alliances made for "collective security"
military aggression during Cold War
efforts to fight communism without bloodshed
6
Marshall Plan wanted to
make European countries strong economically after the war.
give Europeans access to education
send troops to help European countries fight communism
require Germany to pay for destruction of the war
7
What led to Senator McCarthy's downfall?
financial problems in his Senate campaign
discovery that some he accused were innocent
he revealed he was a communist
broadcast of hearings on TV
8
Soviet Union tried to gain control over West Berlin by
set up a blockade cutting supplies to the city
went to the United Nations and demanded control of the city
operated a massive airlift to bring in needed supplies
threatened the city with troops and tanks
9
In China's civil war, the United States backed
the nationalists, led by Mao Zedong
the nationalist, led by Jiang Jieshi
the communists, led by Mao Zedong
the communists, led by Jiang Jieshi
10
Technological advances during the war increased
government price controls
labor reforms
number of jobs for veterans
worker productivity
11
This was a symbol of youth culture
materialism
rhythm and blues music
Rock-and-roll music
hippie clothes and appearance
12
This law was passed to prevent advocating for a government overthrow
NATO Act
Smith Act
Marshall Plan
HUAC
13
Who first spoke of the "iron curtain"?
George Kennan
Winston Churchill
Harry Truman
Joseph Stalin
14
How was Khrushchev different from Stalin?
He favored more peaceful relations with United States
He was cruel and suspicious
He was not a communist dictator
He agreed to allow free elections in Eastern Europe
15
One result of the Hollywood Ten Trial was
Hearings were only for entertainment industry
They began to release movies about the danger of communism
They answered questions and were found innocent
Movie executives blacklisted entertainers
16
People went to the Sunbelt because
jobs in service and government
escape overcrowding the in northern cities
buy cheap land and start farms
jobs in aerospace and electronics
17
How did TV impact America?
changed the way politicians ran for office
little impact on family life
offered programs to women
too expensive for Americans to buy
18
What contributed to rural poverty?
urban renewal projects
corporate farming
immigration
interstate highways
19
US would use force to help any Middle Eastern country fighting communism was the
NATO
Eisenhower Doctrine
Truman Doctrine
Marshall Plan
20
Who created discount retail merchandising business
Ray Kroc
Sam Walton
Mcdonald brothers
Kemmons Wilson
21
What event started the conflict in Korea?
U.N. forces fought off the invading army from the North
the North Korean army invaded south of the 38th parallel
the South Korean army invaded north of the 38th parallel
the Chinese army invaded south of 38th parallel
22
Federal funding for education increased because
rising immigration
growth of industries
Soviet space program
populations shifts to the Sunbelt
23
The New Deal programs were maintained by
JFK
Eisenhower
FDR
Troman
24
This industry grew in the 1950s
mining
service
government
manufacturing
25
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were charged, convicted and executed for
teaching students about communism
passing nuclear science secrets
being communists
being a disloyal American

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