Which of the following does NOT characterize television in the 50s?

was too expensive for most to buy

Which of the following was not indicative of the Beat Generation?

conformed to the accepted ways of dress, thinking and acting

Which of the following is NOT a reason Eisenhower go congress to pass the Federal Highway Act

though speed limits need to be reduced

Aside from helping Europe recover after WWII and stop the spread of communism the Marshall plan

helped stimulate American economy by increasing trade

What was the American response to the Soviet Blockade of West Berlin

an airlift of supplies to West Berlin residents

In the Truman Doctrine, President Harry Truman pledged to

Support Greece and Turkey fight against communism

Joseph McCarthy and the House Un-American Activities Committee in the late 1940s were against

American citizens who they believed may be communists

Since the 1950s the term McCarthyism has been applied to events that are related to

reckless accusations unsupported by evidence

The successful launching of Sputnik by the Soviets in 1957 signaled the beginning of

US fears that Soviets had achieved tech. superiority

Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were charged with

Passing atomic secrets to the Soviets

What was Bert the Turtle associated with?

Duck and Cover civil defense video

Which of the following was not a result of the development of interstate highway system.

decreased employment in transportation

Which of the following statements best describes the outcome of the Korean Conflict?

North and South are technically still at war

IN 1950 what event started the Korean War?

The North Korean Army invaded south of the 38th parallel

What was the result of the Hollywood Ten trial

Executives blacklisted those with alleged ties to communism

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1
Which of the following does NOT characterize television in the 50s?
helped standarize American culture
changed the way politicians ran for office
a source for family bonding
was too expensive for most to buy
2
Their economy was dictated by central planners
Soviet Union
US
3
Which East Asian country was divided at the 38th parallel and is still today?
Vietnam
Cambodia
Japan
Korea
4
Which of the following was not indicative of the Beat Generation?
conformed to the accepted ways of dress, thinking and acting
named after a small group of artists and writers
they were a counterculture group
were call beatniks
5
Which of the following is NOT a reason Eisenhower go congress to pass the Federal Highway Act
poor quality of roads damaging cars
he wanted to reduce traffic congestion
though speed limits need to be reduced
quickly evacuate during a nuclear attack
6
Aside from helping Europe recover after WWII and stop the spread of communism the Marshall plan
helped stimulate American economy by increasing trade
Helped US economy by expanding European exports to the US
create a military alliance against Warsaw Pact
created conditions for a US invasion of Eastern Europe
7
General MacArthur led the US army chose which port city for a counterattack against North Korea
Inchon
Pusan
Seoul
Pyongyang
8
What was the American response to the Soviet Blockade of West Berlin
allowed France and GB to combine their zones of occupation
economic sanctions against Soviet Union
an airlift of supplies to West Berlin residents
formation of SEATO
9
Their goal was to establish satellite nations in Eastern Europe
Soviet Union
US
10
In the Truman Doctrine, President Harry Truman pledged to
support Poland and Greece fight against communism
support France and Spain fight against communism
Support Greece and Turkey fight against communism
support Czechoslovakia fight against communism
11
NATO and SEATO are military alliances based on
laissez-faire policies
economic dominance
collective security
self-determination
12
Stax Records
Memphis; Rock and Roll
Memphis; Rhythm and Blues
Nashville; Rock and Roll
Nashville; country music
13
Joseph McCarthy and the House Un-American Activities Committee in the late 1940s were against
Americans that may be republicans
Americans that may be democrats
Americans that may be Duke b-ball fans, worse than communism
American citizens who they believed may be communists
14
Which of the following is NOT an example of collective security?
NATO
Warsaw Pact
SEATO
Truman Doctrine
15
What was the first planned subdivision?
Windsor Falls
Woodnote
Levittown
Chase Meadows
16
Since the 1950s the term McCarthyism has been applied to events that are related to
conspiring with Russia to help Nixon win the election
violent activities of international terrorists
the basic rights of citizens to own guns
reckless accusations unsupported by evidence
17
The successful launching of Sputnik by the Soviets in 1957 signaled the beginning of
the Cold War with the US and Soviet
American suspicion of espionage
US fears that Soviets had achieved tech. superiority
disarmament discussion between the Superpowers
18
Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were charged with
plotting to overthrow the government
being members of the Communist Party
planning the 9/11 attacks
Passing atomic secrets to the Soviets
19
What event led to the US and UN forces to lose ground in the Korean War?
power struggle between Truman and MacArthur
North Koreans attacking Pusan
the entry of Chinese Army
military defeats south of the 38th parallel
20
Grand Ole Opry
Rhythm and Blues
Rock and Roll
Jazz
country
21
What was Bert the Turtle associated with?
Stalin's pet
Duck and Cover civil defense video
22
Which of the following was not a result of the development of interstate highway system.
increased travel and tourism
development of homogenous American society
decreased employment in transportation
expansion of suburbs
23
Which of the following statements best describes the outcome of the Korean Conflict?
North and South are technically still at war
The border was changed from 38th parallel to 45th parallel
North and South came to a peaceful conclusion
North and South unite under a single Communist government
24
IN 1950 what event started the Korean War?
The Chinese army invaded South Korea
The North Vietnam Army invaded past the 38th parallel
The South Korean Army invaded north of the 38th parallel
The North Korean Army invaded south of the 38th parallel
25
What was the result of the Hollywood Ten trial
the 10 actors were executed for treason
Executives blacklisted those with alleged ties to communism
Hollywood 10 answered questions and were exonerated
People were convinced Hollywood was free from communism
26
Sun Studios
Nashville; country music
Memphis rhythm and blues
Nashville; gangsta rap
Memphis; rock and roll

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