which action might havetriggered NATO intervention in 1956?

Soviet intervention in support of Communists in Turkey

A similarity between the Red Scare and McCarthyism was that during each period

the civil liberties ofAmerican citizens were threatened

pledged support for those fighting against communism

What was the main cause of the Cold War?

US- democratic, Soviet Union- communist

The construction of ourinterstate highway system resulted in all of the following except

decreased dependence on sources of oil

What occurred in 1957 that led to the formation of NASA?

The Soviet Union launched Sputnik

One reason why President Truman desegregated the armed forces in 1948 was that

many African-Americans served with distinction in WWII

Which of the followingstatements best characterizes the purpose of NATO?

Each member's committed to the defense of other members

Which of the following was a cause of the Korean War?

N. Korea wanted tounify Korea under a communist regime

What did the Highway Act of 1956 do?

Greatly expanded the US transportation network

Why did the United States adopt the motto “In God We Trust” in 1956?

distinguish our nationfrom countries that restrict religion

Why did the gov't start funding educational initiatives in math and science in the 50s?

the successful launch of the first artificial satellite

Which factor directly contributed to the growth of suburban communities after WWII?

returning veterans created a demand for housing

What would have been an economic impact of the Baby Boom in the late 1940s and the 1950s?

demand for teachers would increase for 2 decades

developed a vaccine against polio

One of the primary goals of the Marshall Plan was to prevent the

spread of communism in Western Europe

After World War II, what was one important result of the GI Bill?

Many veterans attended college.

All the following wereeffects of the Korean War except

the conflict was brought to a prompt end

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1
Francis Gary Powers was convicted of perjury afterbeing accused of spying for the Soviet Union
false
true
2
which action might havetriggered NATO intervention in 1956?
Soviet repression of an anti-Communist government in Hungary
Soviet intervention in support of Communists in Turkey
the outbreak of an armed conflict between Rumania & Bulgaria
declaration ofindependent statehood by Algeria in Africa
3
A similarity between the Red Scare and McCarthyism was that during each period
gov't employeeswere convicted of giving secrets to Soviets
the Communist Party gained many members in the US
the civil liberties ofAmerican citizens were threatened
thousands of Americans were expelled from the US
4
The Truman Doctrine
argued against the United States joining the UN
advocated economic reform to regulate industries
pledged support for those fighting against communism
urged the U.S. to return to isolationist policies
5
What was the main cause of the Cold War?
US- democratic, Soviet Union- communist
United States maintain a relationship w/ the other countries
US invaded France
Potsdam Conference
6
Couplewas convicted of being Soviet spies and sentenced to the electric chair.
McCarthys
Eisenhowers
Rosenbergs
Marshalls
7
Why did people stop going to the movies as much between 1946-1965?
decrease in urban population
increase in unemployment
a. the resurgence of fundamentalism
popularity of television
8
The construction of ourinterstate highway system resulted in all of the following except
growth of suburban areas
increased opportunities for vacations
movement of industries away from the central cities
decreased dependence on sources of oil
9
Senator from Wisconsin who accused the US Army ofbeing a communist organization.
Eisenhower
Marshall
McCarthy
Rosenberg
10
What occurred in 1957 that led to the formation of NASA?
China developed long range missiles
The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
North Korea sent a manned rocket into space
the Soviet Union placed missiles in Cuba
11
The U-2 incidents involved the use of airplanes tobring food and supplies to West Berlin
false
true
12
One reason why President Truman desegregated the armed forces in 1948 was that
many African-Americans served with distinction in WWII
civil rights leaders lobbied the government
there was strong support from Southern congressmen
the Supreme Court had ordered desegregation in gov't
13
Which of the followingstatements best characterizes the purpose of NATO?
Trade barriers b/w all member nations will be removed
Each member's committed to the defense of other members
All membernations will work to rebuild war-torn nations
Members willenforce trade embargoes on communist countries
14
Secretary of State under Truman, who was accused ofbeing a Communist.
Rosenberg
Marshall
Eisenhower
McCarthy
15
President at the end of the Korean War
McCarthy
Eisenhower
Marshall
Rosenberg
16
Dr. Jonas Salk developed a vaccine for typhoidfever.
false
true
17
Which of the following was a cause of the Korean War?
Taiwan tried to seize control of Korea
N. Korea wanted tounify Korea under a communist regime
US wouldn't grant foreign aid to North Korea
South Korea would not trade with other Asian countries.
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What did the Highway Act of 1956 do?
Made it possible to travel the country for the first time
Caused county roads to be built
Greatly expanded the US transportation network
Only ran east to west
19
Why did the United States adopt the motto “In God We Trust” in 1956?
encourage the growth ofreligion throughout the country
commemorate socialchanges introduced by Christian leaders
distinguish our nationfrom countries that restrict religion
honor the financial contributions of religious organizations
20
Why did the gov't start funding educational initiatives in math and science in the 50s?
a. the development of the ENIAC computer
the discovery of new chemical elements
a. the announcement of international education guidelines
the successful launch of the first artificial satellite
21
Which factor directly contributed to the growth of suburban communities after WWII?
mass transit systems closed
returning veterans created a demand for housing
Widespread mortgageforeclosures
Property taxes wereeliminated in many towns
22
What would have been an economic impact of the Baby Boom in the late 1940s and the 1950s?
demand for teachers would increase for 2 decades
More money would have to be spent on national defense.
Cost of health care would decrease
Women would play a larger role in the industywork place
23
Dr. Jonas Salk
discovered a cure for infantile paralysis
founded a private hospital for children with polio
developed a vaccine against polio
identified the mode by which the disease was transmitted
24
One of the primary goals of the Marshall Plan was to prevent the
collapse of communist governments in Eastern Europe
spread of democratic forms of government
spread of communism in Western Europe
collapse of the Soviet Union’s economy
25
After World War II, what was one important result of the GI Bill?
Women became eligible for the draft.
Many veterans attended college.
defense industries recruited more women
the demand for housing increased
26
All the following wereeffects of the Korean War except
the Chinese entered on the side of North Korea
the United Nations troops suffered many setbacks
the conflict was brought to a prompt end
Douglas MacArthur criticized Truman’s policy
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Senator Joseph McCarthyis best known for his involvement in
the war effort of the 40s
Civil RIghs movement of the 60s
political scandals of the 70s
the Red Scare of the 50s

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