Why was the Berlin Airlift important?

It provided humanitarian aid to West Germans

When did Joseph McCarthy's popular support begin to fade?

When millions watched him bully witnesses in TV hearings

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Honors US History: Cold War/1950s

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1
Why was the Berlin Airlift important?
It showed American determination
It led to the formation of NATO
It provided humanitarian aid to West Germans
It gave American pilots jobs after the war
2
Who fought against North Korea and China in the Korean War?
USSR
United Nations
US
South Korea
3
Which is a result of the Truman Doctrine?
The rearming of West Germany
The Red Scare
A pledge to fight communism
The economic recovery of Europe
4
What did Truman say the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan were essential for?
American prosperity
World economic recovery
World peace
Containment
5
In Nixon's famous 'Checkers' speech', what did 'Checkers' refer to?
His dog
His daughters
His defense plan
His political opponents
6
From where were many early TV comedy shows adapted?
Movies
Novels
Stage plays
Radio shows
7
When did Joseph McCarthy's popular support begin to fade?
When he couldn't produce a list of Communists
When millions watched him bully witnesses in TV hearings
When the Senate impeached him
When he targeted film stars
8
Which is a result of the Korean War?
Containment but no victory
Victory for North Korea
Victory for South Korea
Victory for the UN
9
How did the GI Bill help many returning soldiers from WWII?
Allowed them to attend college
Found them jobs in business
Gave awards, bonuses for their military service
Helped them decide to make the military a career
10
Why was NATO formed?
To promote free trade among members
Spreading democracy
Mutual defense
Settling international disputes
11
Why did some criticize suburbia?
It contributed to urban sprawl
It departed from traditional values
It represented 'conspicuous consumption'
It lacked diversity
12
What triggered labor unrest after WWII?
Poor working conditions
Falling wages
Rising inflation
Lack of jobs

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Honors US History: Cold War/1950s

12 termsStudBud Administration58 plays

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Flashcards12 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 12

Answers

1
Why was the Berlin Airlift important?
It showed American determination
It led to the formation of NATO
It provided humanitarian aid to West Germans
It gave American pilots jobs after the war
2
Who fought against North Korea and China in the Korean War?
USSR
United Nations
US
South Korea
3
Which is a result of the Truman Doctrine?
The rearming of West Germany
The Red Scare
A pledge to fight communism
The economic recovery of Europe
4
What did Truman say the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan were essential for?
American prosperity
World economic recovery
World peace
Containment
5
In Nixon's famous 'Checkers' speech', what did 'Checkers' refer to?
His dog
His daughters
His defense plan
His political opponents
6
From where were many early TV comedy shows adapted?
Movies
Novels
Stage plays
Radio shows
7
When did Joseph McCarthy's popular support begin to fade?
When he couldn't produce a list of Communists
When millions watched him bully witnesses in TV hearings
When the Senate impeached him
When he targeted film stars
8
Which is a result of the Korean War?
Containment but no victory
Victory for North Korea
Victory for South Korea
Victory for the UN
9
How did the GI Bill help many returning soldiers from WWII?
Allowed them to attend college
Found them jobs in business
Gave awards, bonuses for their military service
Helped them decide to make the military a career
10
Why was NATO formed?
To promote free trade among members
Spreading democracy
Mutual defense
Settling international disputes
11
Why did some criticize suburbia?
It contributed to urban sprawl
It departed from traditional values
It represented 'conspicuous consumption'
It lacked diversity
12
What triggered labor unrest after WWII?
Poor working conditions
Falling wages
Rising inflation
Lack of jobs