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Unit 7: Early Cold War
Unit 7: Early Cold War
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Unit 7 Unit Review
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1
The major purpose of the GI Bill was to provide WWII veterans with
Increased Social Security payments
Protection against racial discrimination
Civilian jobs in the military
Educational opportunities after the war
2
What was confirmed by the publication of the Venona Papers?
Americans in government and industry had in fact been helping the USSR.
Thousands of America citizens who believed in Communism were jailed
The reputations of many people were ruined by false accusations
Organized groups of Communists had been responsible for violent terrorism
3
The result of the Korean War was?
in a stalemate with neither side winning
With communism taking over the south
With China annexing North Korea
With communism crumbling in the North
4
Which technological advancement was developed in installations near these cities during WWII
Radio Navigation
Atomic Bombs
Longe-range submarines
Jet Engines
5
A major contribution of Jonas Salk in the 1950s was
United Nations commander in Korea
Defense attorney in the Rosenberg case
Creator of the NASA program
Developing the polio vaccine
6
A result of the Interstate Highway Act of 1956, the U.S. experienced?
A reduction in U.S. dependence on foreign oil
Less environmental pollution
Increased suburban growth
The elimination of urban renewal programs
7
What started the Korean War?
South Korea's blockade of North Korea
North Korea's invasion of South Korea
The assassination of North Korea's political leader
The collapse of South Korea's democratic government
8
The term "McCarthyism" is sometimes used to describe
Using illegal means to obtain evidence in criminal trials
Giving foreign aid to countries for political favors
Accusing people of subversive activities with flimsy evidence
Removing members of Congress for abuses of power
9
What did the Truman Doctrine say?
The U.S. could use armed forces to intervene in Africa
Mutual deense was needed in Asia
The U.S. would support "free people" resisting communism
Europe was in dire need of economic help
10
This couple was found guilty and executed for spying
Jane and Susan B. Anthony
Bryan and Clarence Darrow
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg
Sacco and Vanzettii
11
The Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan and NATO were all part of the foreign policy of
Containment
Isolationism
Colonialism
Detente
12
What was the purpose of this type of Office of War Information poster?
To provide jobs to unemployed artists during an eonomic crisis
To encourage young men to join the war effort
To protect civil liberties during times of national emergency
To help the public understand its role in national security
13
What event of 1948-1949 is illustrated by the cartoon?
The reunification of Germany
The Allied invasion of Germany
The Berlin Airlift
The collapse of the Berlin Wall
14
Levittown was an example of?
The continuation of the Social Security program
The destruction of nuclear weapons
Post-war suburbs and conformity
The effectiviness of boycotting
15
What was President JFK's response to Soviet plans to install nuclear missiles in Cuba
He placed a blockade around Cuba and threatened war
He had the army seize control of Cuba
He negotiated an agreement with Fidel Castro
He attacked the missile silos with strategic air strikes
16
What is this cartoon describing about the Domino Theory?
Neighboring countries would soon follow
Anti Communist forces would win it back
The United Nations should be forced to intervene
Large numbers of refugees would seek U.S. entry
17
What has been an effect of space technology and exploration on the people of the U.S.
Donald Trump demand another branch be added to the military "Space Force"
It focused attention on the need to deregulate the uses of outer space
It led to advances in quality of life for most Americans
It has forced them to find alternate sources of fuel
18
The successful launching of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957 sparked
A "Space Race" fearing the Soviets had attained superiority in technology
The "Cold Wa" with the U.S.
Soviet aggression in Eastern Europe
Disarmament discussions between the Superposers
19
Which of the following best describes NATO?
All members will cooperate in rebuilding Asia
All members are committed to defend other member nations
Trade barriers for all members were removed
All members would adhere to the GI Bill
20
The goal of the Marshall Plan was to?
Promote cultural exchange
Provide Europe with sufficient weapons
Forge new political alliances in Asia
Economically rebuild Western Europe
21
The U.S. began a trade embargo against Cuba in the 1960's to-
Promote dometic industries in Cuba
End the domination of sugar industry by Cuba
Motivate Cubans to immigrate to the U.S.
Encourage political change in Cuba
22
The purpose of the House of Un-American Activities Committee was to
Investigate organized crime and prohibition violations
Maintain limits on immigration
Monitor possible communist activity in the U.S.
Propose a balanced buget to Congress
23
John Foster Dulles, the Interstate Highway Act, and containing Communism in the Middle East are all associated with
Harry Truman
Dwight Eisenhower
Douglas MacArthur
Joseph McCarthy
24
What event prior to the Cuban Missile Crisis caused Fidel Castro to look to the Soviet Union for military help?
Korean War
Vietnam War
Suez Crisis
Bay of Pigs invasion
25
What effect did the "baby boom" have on America
The decline of family farming
The growth of suburbs
The spread of new diseases
The reduction of defense spending
