Which was an early event in the Cold War?

Stalin kept troops in Eastern Europe instead of holding promised elections.

Which laws passed during Johnson's administration eliminated segregation in public places and discrimination in voting?

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965

What was the outcome of the Korean War?

Both remained separate with a demilitarized zone along the 38th parallel.

What military alliance did the Western bloc of nations form to defend against Soviet aggression?

the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

What was the policy of containment forged by American diplomat George F. Kennan?

firmly opposing Soviet expansion and keeping communism in check

Which was not an element of President Dwight Eisenhower’s foreign policy?

increase the size of the military

Why did the United States implement a policy to help Japan recover and rebuild after World War II?

to develop an Asian ally against communism

Which was not an impact that television had on society in the 1950s?

It became an educational tool in classrooms.

Why did the United States support the overthrow of an elected Guatemalan president?

to protect U.S. business and prevent the spread of communism

What fear did President Eisenhower express in his farewell address?Responses

The power of the military-industrial complex could threaten democracy.

What effect did U.S. covert actions have on American influence in Latin America and the Middle East?

Communist sympathy and anti-American sentiment increased.

What prevented computers from having an impact on everyday life in the 1950s?

They were too large and expensive for personal use.

What was one effect of McCarthyism in the 1950s?

People felt a pressure to conform to avoid suspicion.

What was the Berlin Airlift?

the American and British response to the Soviet blockade of Berlin

What caused blacks to pursue civil rights more vigorously after World War II?

Blacks found that Jim Crow laws were still in place in post war society.

Which played an important part in the civil rights movement?

riots in Watts, Detroit, and Newark

What act signaled the beginning of the Korean War?

North Korea invaded South Korea.

Which was not a reason for post-World War II economic growth in the United States?

Prices dropped dramatically after military demand for goods dropped.

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1
Which was an early event in the Cold War?
China continued to threaten an invasion of Japan.
The United States refused to include Russia in the Marshall Plan.
Stalin kept troops in Eastern Europe instead of holding promised elections.
East Germany formed an alliance with the Soviet Union.
2
Which laws passed during Johnson's administration eliminated segregation in public places and discrimination in voting?
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the Civil Procedure Reform Act of 1966
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the Civil Procedure Reform Act of 1966
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965
The Fair Housing Act of 1968 and the Manpower Training Act of 1968
3
What was the outcome of the Korean War?
China took over North Korea and the UN took over South Korea.
The two Koreas united and became a democracy.
Both remained separate with a demilitarized zone along the 38th parallel.
A truce signed allowing each to choose their own form of government.
4
What helped fuel postwar consumer spending?
the ease of obtaining credit
end of war bonuses for soldiers
a significant increase in interest rates
women working outside the home
5
How did Winston Churchill describe the imaginary barrier separating communist countries from democracies?
the Warsaw Pact
a Red Scare
the Iron Curtain
an unholy alliance
6
Which U.S. general was fired by President Truman near the end of the Korean War, and why?
MacArthur for insubordination
Eisenhower because he was a rival
Meade for ineffectiveness
Patton for lack of leadership
7
What military alliance did the Western bloc of nations form to defend against Soviet aggression?
the Organization of American States
the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
the United Nations
the Warsaw Pact
8
What was the policy of containment forged by American diplomat George F. Kennan?
keeping Japan from forming alliances with Korea and China
a system of troop deployment that surrounded the Soviet Union
firmly opposing Soviet expansion and keeping communism in check
a plan to prevent Eastern European nations from becoming eco independent
9
Which was not an element of President Dwight Eisenhower’s foreign policy?
threaten massive retaliation
build up the nuclear arsenal
emphasize peace
increase the size of the military
10
What happened when developers built affordable, mass-produced houses in places such as Levittown?
The federal govt offered tax incentives to anyone who moved to the suburbs.
Schools hired teachers whose salaries were paid by the developers.
The suburbs grew.
Competition caused prices to fall.
11
What contributed to John F. Kennedy’s election to the presidency?
his experience as vice president
televised debates
a weak opponent
religious intervention
12
Why did the United States implement a policy to help Japan recover and rebuild after World War II?
to impose purely American values
to provide European nations with an example
to develop an Asian ally against communism
to reduce guilt over dropping atomic bombs
13
What expression describes the tremendous change in population following World War II?
population doubling
human growth increase
generation explosion
baby boom
14
Which was not an impact that television had on society in the 1950s?
It communicated the notion that affluence was widespread.
It became an educational tool in classrooms.
It provided families with inexpensive news and entertainment.
It promoted the development of a common culture.
15
Why did the United States support the overthrow of an elected Guatemalan president?
to provide a strong foundation for future elections
to protect U.S. business and prevent the spread of communism
to shore up the democracy by eliminating a ruthless leader
to avoid the possibility of an all-out war
16
What fear did President Eisenhower express in his farewell address?Responses
Without special vigilance, communism would work its way to America.
The United States would not adequately support its farmers.
Nuclear proliferation would lead to communist takeovers around the world.
The power of the military-industrial complex could threaten democracy.
17
What effect did U.S. covert actions have on American influence in Latin America and the Middle East?
The US was held in high regard in Latin America, but not the Middle East.
Communist sympathy and anti-American sentiment increased.
Respect for the United States grew significantly.
The US was held in high regard in Middle East, but not in Latin America.
18
What prevented computers from having an impact on everyday life in the 1950s?
People had to obtain licenses that were too difficult to qualify for.
They were too large and expensive for personal use.
Business demand was so high that they were not available for personal use.
Congress approved them for government and military use only.
19
What was one effect of McCarthyism in the 1950s?
People formed resistance groups to question it.
People examined issues related to civil rights.
People felt a pressure to conform to avoid suspicion.
People supported candidates who opposed McCarthy.
20
What was the Berlin Airlift?
the American and British response to the Soviet blockade of Berlin
the German plan to restore the strength of the air force following WWII
the American & British attempt to evacuate Germans wanting to leave Berlin
the final attempt by Germans to force the Soviets out of East Germany
21
What caused blacks to pursue civil rights more vigorously after World War II?
Television depicted affluence across society that blacks hope to capture
With the pop explosion there were more blacks to advocate for civil rights.
They resented not being eligible for the edu benefits of the GI bill.
Blacks found that Jim Crow laws were still in place in post war society.
22
Which played an important part in the civil rights movement?
Freedom Rides to Washington, D.C.
Rosa Parks leading a march on Birmingham
a march from Little Rock to Montgomery
riots in Watts, Detroit, and Newark
23
What name describes the US policy of giving economic and military aid to countries to restrict the spread of communism?
Marshall Plan
Eisenhower Initiative
Yalta Agreement
Truman Doctrine
24
What act signaled the beginning of the Korean War?
South Korea invaded North Korea.
China invaded North Korea.
North and South Korea joined forces to invade Japan.
North Korea invaded South Korea.
25
Which was not a reason for post-World War II economic growth in the United States?
Government funding continued supporting research and manufacturing.
People cashed in savings bonds and had extra money available.
Consumers were eager to buy after wartime rationing and restrictions.
Prices dropped dramatically after military demand for goods dropped.

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