What was the main purpose of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC)?

to investigate Communist influence in the nation

Why did the United States enact the Marshall Plan?

help Western European nations rebuild their economies

How did the growth of suburbs affect cities?

The quality of city services declined.

In Oct 1957 the Soviets _________, which caused many Americans to fear a Soviet missile attack.

Launched an artificial satellite

Why did President Roosevelt support the creation of the United Nations?

Saw the need for international an org to promote world peace

What was the purpose of the Taft-Hartley Act?

to limit the power of labor unions

Which correctly describes how music helped shape American culture in the 1950s?

New styles of music such as rock ’n’ roll became popular.

Which of the following correctly describes life in America in the 1950s?

New highways increase travel between cities and the country.

Which of the following events of the Korean War happened last?

President Truman fired General MacArthur.

Which shows how President Eisenhower dealt with Cold War crises during his administration?

He was prepared to go to the brink of war to fight communism

How were the methods of the HUAC and Senator Joseph McCarthy similar?

Both committed to show there were many Communists in America

Which of the following correctly shows how President Truman affected the civil rights movement?

Issued an executive order ending segregation in armed forces

What did the Allied leaders accomplish at the Potsdam Conference?

They divided conquered Germany into four zones.

Why did President Truman relieve General MacArthur of command?

MacArthur publicly criticized the president’s strategy.

What effect did the launch of Sputnik have on the United States?

Motivated US to establish org to conduct space research.

Which of the following events of the Korean War happened first?

Communist troops drove U.S. forces to the SE tip of Korea.

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1
What was the main purpose of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC)?
to provide Soviet spies with secret information
to investigate Communist influence in the nation
to criticize the bullying techniques of Senator McCarthy
to develop a new atomic bomb project
2
Why did the United States enact the Marshall Plan?
create unified military between Soviet Union and allies
form alliance with Western European countries
help Western European nations rebuild their economies
to begin a series of reforms to help rebuild Japan
3
How did the growth of suburbs affect cities?
The quality of city services declined.
The amount of taxes collected in cities increased.
The number of urban renewal programs declined.
The populations of cities increased.
4
At the ________, Allied leaders divided Germany into 4 zones, each occupied by an Allied nation
Yalta Conference
Potsdam Conference
Berlin Conference
Nuremberg trials
5
In Oct 1957 the Soviets _________, which caused many Americans to fear a Soviet missile attack.
Overthrew the premier of Iran
Invaded the Suez Canal
Tested an atomic bomb
Launched an artificial satellite
6
As conditions in the cities worsened, the federal government began _________ programs.
Sun belt
Urban renewal
Baby boom
Urban sprawl
7
Why did President Roosevelt support the creation of the United Nations?
Advocated for the creation of a separate nation for Israel.
Saw the need for international an org to promote world peace
Wanted a court to try those responsible for war crimes.
Thought the US could bring peace to the world by itself.
8
African American musicians Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie were known as the _____.
Menace to morals
rock n’ roll revolution
Beatniks
Fathers of Bebop
9
What was the purpose of the Taft-Hartley Act?
to ease the transition for returning soldiers
to limit the power of labor unions
to create a national health insurance plan for all Americans
to expand some Social Security benefits for the elderly
10
Which correctly describes how music helped shape American culture in the 1950s?
Adult music fans bought a large percentage of records sold.
There was little variety in the music Americans listened to.
Jazz music drew criticism from many adults.
New styles of music such as rock ’n’ roll became popular.
11
Fears known as _________, led the HUAC to investigate the Communist influence in America.
The Russian Revolution
The arms race
A red scare
McCarthyism
12
Which of the following correctly describes life in America in the 1950s?
There was a sharp decrease in the number of babies born.
People grew tired of the climate, moved out of the Sun Belt.
New highways increase travel between cities and the country.
Suburb home demand declined, more people moved to cities.
13
Which of the following events of the Korean War happened last?
President Truman fired General MacArthur.
Chinese and N. Korean troops pushed UN forces into S. Korea.
UN troops attacked the North Koreans from behind.
Communist troops drove U.S. forces to the SE tip of Korea.
14
Which shows how President Eisenhower dealt with Cold War crises during his administration?
He refused to cooperate with the Soviets for any reason.
He used the same containment policy that Pres Truman used.
He was prepared to go to the brink of war to fight communism
He preferred the U.S. not get involved in foreign affairs.
15
How were the methods of the HUAC and Senator Joseph McCarthy similar?
Both waited until they had solid proof to make accusations
Both committed to show there were many Communists in America
Neither charged the govt and military of Communist influence
Both focused on Communist influence in the movie industry.
16
Which of the following correctly shows how President Truman affected the civil rights movement?
He convinced Congress to pass anti-lynching laws.
Successfully created a Fair Employment Practices Committee.
Issued an executive order ending segregation in armed forces
He vetoed a law allowing racial discrimination in hiring.
17
Congress passed the _______, to outlaw closed shops, to help reduce the power of labor unions.
Taft-Hartley Act
Truman Doctrine
GI Bill of Rights
Fair Deal
18
What did the Allied leaders accomplish at the Potsdam Conference?
They divided conquered Germany into four zones.
They created an international peacekeeping organization.
They tried Axis leaders accused of war crimes.
They announced the creation of the nation of Israel.
19
Why did President Truman relieve General MacArthur of command?
MacArthur publicly criticized the president’s strategy.
He attacked China against the wishes of the president.
He was unable to bring end the conflict, as he had promised
The general surrendered to the North Koreans.
20
What effect did the launch of Sputnik have on the United States?
Led US to cooperate with Soviets to avoid a third world war.
Motivated US to establish org to conduct space research.
Forced US to start building the world’s 1st hydrogen bomb
Convinced the US to end the arms race with the Soviets.
21
In the 1950s, many ____ were frustrated they could only find teaching, nursing, or office work.
women
beatniks
African Americans
teenagers
22
Which of the following events of the Korean War happened first?
Chinese and N. Korean troops pushed UN forces into S. Korea.
President Truman fired General MacArthur.
UN troops attacked the North Koreans from behind.
Communist troops drove U.S. forces to the SE tip of Korea.

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