opponents of the Senate hearings by Joe McCarthy during the 1950s argued these investigations:

violated the constitutional rights of many people

After WW2, the US + USSR were hesistant to get involved in direct military conflict, Why?

the potential for global nuclear destruction

Which list of wars that involved the US is in correct chronological order?

Spanish/American War-WW2-Korean War-Vietnam War

A main goal of President Nixon's policy of detente was?

reduce tensions between the US and the USSR

*What is best supported by JFK quote"pay any price, bear any burden, oppose foes for liberty"?

JFK was encouraging strong foreign policy in post-WW2 world

The primary reason for creating the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in 1949 was to?

protect Western Europe from the USSR

The HUAC, Rosenberg trial, and McCarthy-Army hearings led to?

an USA attempt to control communist infiltration in gov't

According to the "Domino Theory", what might occur if South Vietnam fell to the communists?

neighboring countries would soon follow

*The term "McCarthyism" of the 1950s Red Scare has come to symbolize?

unfounded accusations of disloyalty and a climate of fear

What civil liberty was most threatened by the events of the HUAC and Joe McCarthy eras?

freedom of speech (1st Amendment))

*Where in the world with massive demonstrations helped end communism in USSR and the Cold War ?

Eastern European countries in the iron curtain

Which development led to the other three during the Cold War?

The USSR launched the Sputnik satellite

Immediately after WW2, the relationship between the US and USSR became strained because?

each believed that the other one was a security threat

Which best summarizes the main reason why the US became involved in the Vietnam War?

to prevent the spread of communism in Indochina

What has been an effect of space technology and exploration on the people of the US?

it led to advances in the quality of life for most americans

Between 1946-1954, HUAC and Senator McCarthy attracted public attention by investigating?

allegations of communist influences in government

The term "McCarthyism" is sometimes used to describe?

accusations of subversive activities W/O sufficient evidence

*NATO (1949) was established by the US, Canada, and the nations of Western Europe to?

prevent further Soviet aggression

Which is the best explanation for the U.S. involvement in the Korean War?

US felt it was important to resist communist aggression

How did Congress respond to the Red Scare after WW2?

it created the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC)

Which action showed the US supported the new governments of Eastern Europe after USSR collapsed

increased US foreign aid to Eastern European countries

The US began a blockade against Cuba in 1962 primarily to?

prevent the arrival of any more Soviet missiles

What was JFK's response to USSR plans to install nuclear missiles in Cuba in 1962?

he placed a blockade around Cuba and threatened war

The primary goal of the US containment policy after WW2 was to?

stop the spread of Soviet influence around the world

An important effect of WW2 on US foreign policy was a:

stronger commitment to collective security+ world leadership

Most Americans who opposed sending US troops to fight in Vietnam (1965-73) believed that?

the US should focus on domestic issues+ not police the world

The Truman Doctrine was originally designed to?

contain communism by giving aid to Greece + Turkey

Which pair of events shows a correct cause-and-effect relationship?

Reagan's Star Wars Program--> bankrupting the Soviet economy

Controversies involving McCarthyism + the Rosenbergs reflected the post-WW2 concern over?

spying by communists in the USA

Why did the US begin a trade embargo against Cuba in the 1960's?

to encourage political change in Cuba

What was the main purpose of the Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, and Berlin Airlift?

limiting Soviet expansion in Europe

Which statement best summarizes the primary goal of NATO?

to unite W. Europe to the threat of Soviet aggression

During President Truman's tenure, Why did he order all federal employees to sign a loyalty oath

to ensure there were no communist sympathizers in government

In which pair of events is the second event a response to the first?

uprisings in Eastern Europe--> end of the Cold War

Which sitaution resulted from Senator Joseph McCarthy's hearings in the US during the 1950's?

people's reputations ruined by false disloyalty accusations

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1
What was the communist version of N.A.T.O. (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)?
Organization of American States (OAS)
S.E.A.T.O.
East Germany
Warsaw Pact
2
opponents of the Senate hearings by Joe McCarthy during the 1950s argued these investigations:
undermined the powers of the president
weakened the armed forces of the nation
violated the constitutional rights of many people
encouraged the spread of communism
3
After WW2, the US + USSR were hesistant to get involved in direct military conflict, Why?
mutual dependence on Middle East petroleum
pressure from West Germany and East Germany
the potential for global nuclear destruction
the threat of China to both nations
4
Which list of wars that involved the US is in correct chronological order?
Spanish/American War- Korean War- WW2- Vietnam War
Vietnam War- Spanish/American War- Korean War- WW2
Spanish/American War-WW2-Korean War-Vietnam War
WW2- Vietnam War- Spanish/American War- Korean War
5
A main goal of President Nixon's policy of detente was?
support recognition of the Nationalist government of Taiwan
negotiate an end to the Arab-Israeli conflict
reduce tensions between the US and the USSR
sponsor free elections in North and South Korea
6
*What is best supported by JFK quote"pay any price, bear any burden, oppose foes for liberty"?
JFK was encouraging strong foreign policy in post-WW2 world
the Cold War was over, and the Soviet Union was unraveling
compromise and appeasement were best avenues to world peace
JFK understood the limitations of power even in strong USA
7
The primary reason for creating the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in 1949 was to?
maintain a peace in the Middle East
increase US influence in Asia
block the German Nazi threat in Europe
protect Western Europe from the USSR
8
The HUAC, Rosenberg trial, and McCarthy-Army hearings led to?
a decrease in tensions between US + USSR
the creation of the Warsaw Pact
military actions by NATO
an USA attempt to control communist infiltration in gov't
9
Which event is most closely associated with the end of the Cold War?
sending US troops to Afghanistan
tearing down the Berlin Wall
President Nixon's visit to China
withdrawl of US troops from Vietnam
10
According to the "Domino Theory", what might occur if South Vietnam fell to the communists?
the UN would be forced to intervene
large numbers of refugees would seek US entry
anti-communist forces would win it back
neighboring countries would soon follow
11
*The term "McCarthyism" of the 1950s Red Scare has come to symbolize?
integration of public schools
unfounded accusations of disloyalty and a climate of fear
protection of the constitutional rights of accused persons
attempts to encourage totalitarian dictatorships
12
What does the phrase "Better Dead Than Red" mean?
fear of nuclear holocaust with the USSR
dislike for Latin America
distrust of Nazi Germany
hatred of communism
13
Which newspaper headline would have appeared after the breakup of the USSR?
President Reagan Announces his Star Wars Program
US Begins Berlin Airlift
Russian Troops Invade Afghanistan
Poland and Hungary join NATO
14
What civil liberty was most threatened by the events of the HUAC and Joe McCarthy eras?
right to bear arms (2nd Amendment)
right to petition the government (1st Amendment)
freedom of speech (1st Amendment))
freedom of religion (1st Amendment))
15
*Where in the world with massive demonstrations helped end communism in USSR and the Cold War ?
Eastern European countries in the iron curtain
Tiannamen Square in Beijing, China
Vietnam
Cuba
16
Which development led to the other three during the Cold War?
The USSR launched the Sputnik satellite
JFK set the goal of landing a man on the moon.
John Glenn became the first American to orbit the earth
The US gov't increased spending for science + math education
17
Immediately after WW2, the relationship between the US and USSR became strained because?
the US used miltary force in Korea
each believed that the other one was a security threat
the USSR was blocked from joining the UN by the USA
both nations were competing for space exploration supremacy
18
Which best summarizes the main reason why the US became involved in the Vietnam War?
to support the government of North Vietnam
to stop communist China from annexing Vietnam
to reduce French influence in Vietnam
to prevent the spread of communism in Indochina
19
What has been an effect of space technology and exploration on the people of the US?
it led to advances in the quality of life for most americans
focused attention on need to deregulate uses of outer space
reduced tensions in space race as a form of competition
it has forced them to find alternate sources of fuel
20
Between 1946-1954, HUAC and Senator McCarthy attracted public attention by investigating?
civil rights violations against African-Americans
war crimes of German and Japanese officials
corruption by companies in the defense industry
allegations of communist influences in government
21
The term "McCarthyism" is sometimes used to describe?
removing members of Congress for abuses of power
accusations of subversive activities W/O sufficient evidence
using illegal means of obtaining evidence in criminal trials
investigating civil service employees for corruption
22
*NATO (1949) was established by the US, Canada, and the nations of Western Europe to?
negotiate with the Soviet Union
retaliate against the Warsaw Pact (1955)
increase trade between the USA and the Soviet Union
prevent further Soviet aggression
23
What was a direct result of the Bay of Pigs Invasion in 1961?
the communist government in Nicaragua was overthrown
Fidel Castro was removed from power
the US announced its Good Neighbor policy
Cold War tensions increased
24
Which is the best explanation for the U.S. involvement in the Korean War?
President Truman wanted to unify Korea into one nation
US felt Korea was located outside of US containment policy
US felt it was important to resist communist aggression
General MacArthur had a plan to overthrow communist China
25
How did Congress respond to the Red Scare after WW2?
it signed a peace treaty with the USSR
it shared the secrets of the atomic bomb with the USSR
it created the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC)
passed a law blocking false charges VS commie sympathizers
26
Which action showed the US supported the new governments of Eastern Europe after USSR collapsed
the start of Reagan's "Star Wars" program
the introduction of the Reagan Doctrine
a restoration of relations with communist China
increased US foreign aid to Eastern European countries
27
The US began a blockade against Cuba in 1962 primarily to?
motivate Cubans to immigrate to the US
promote domestic industries in Cuba
support the Cuban government
prevent the arrival of any more Soviet missiles
28
What was JFK's response to USSR plans to install nuclear missiles in Cuba in 1962?
he had the army seize control of Cuba
he attacked the missile silos with strategic air strikes
he placed a blockade around Cuba and threatened war
he negotiated an agreement with Fidel Castro
29
The primary goal of the US containment policy after WW2 was to?
limit the use of atomic bombs and other nuclear weapons
stop the spread of Soviet influence around the world
end colonialism in Africa + Asia
bring German + Japanese war criminals to justice
30
An important effect of WW2 on US foreign policy was a:
refusal to become involved in world affairs
stronger commitment to collective security+ world leadership
smaller role for the President in foreign policy
wil to intervene only when nat'l security was involved
31
Most Americans who opposed sending US troops to fight in Vietnam (1965-73) believed that?
the war in Vietnam should be extended into China
the US should focus on domestic issues+ not police the world
international trade would be interrupted by war in Vietnam
nuclear weapons should be used to bring war to a quick end
32
The Truman Doctrine was originally designed to?
rebuild Korea by extending economic aid
stop the use of nuclear weapons
use the UN as a tool to eliminate threats posed by the USSR
contain communism by giving aid to Greece + Turkey
33
Which pair of events shows a correct cause-and-effect relationship?
Reagan's Star Wars Program--> bankrupting the Soviet economy
Cold War--> Manhattan Project
decrease in organized crime--> adoption of nat'l Prohibition
the Great Depression--> the end of WW2
34
Controversies involving McCarthyism + the Rosenbergs reflected the post-WW2 concern over?
spying by communists in the USA
placing weapons in outer space
testing nuclear missiles
joining the United Nations (UN)
35
Why did the US begin a trade embargo against Cuba in the 1960's?
to encourage political change in Cuba
to motivate Cubans to immigrate to the US
to end the domination of the sugar industry by Cuba
to promote domestic industries in Cuba
36
What was the main purpose of the Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, and Berlin Airlift?
controlling the spread of Nazism in Europe
limiting Soviet expansion in Europe
establishing friendly relations between the US + USSR
spreading democracy to developing countries in Africa
37
What phrase best describes The Cold War at Home in the US?
The Rosenberg Trials
all of the above
blacklists + loyalty boards
bomb shelters
38
The Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT) signed in the 70s by the US + USSR were efforts to?
increase cooperation in the United Nations
reduce Cold War tensions
negotiate a lasting peace in the Middle East
establish a worldwide human rights policy
39
Which statement best summarizes the primary goal of NATO?
to unite W. Europe to the threat of Soviet aggression
to aid those trying to flee communist aggression in Europe
to halt the spread of communist aggression in Asia
to bring greater equality to the economies of Europe
40
The 1961 Bay of Pigs Invasion + 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis involved the US + these 2 countries?
North Korea + South Korea
China + Japan
Dominican Republic + Haiti
Cuba + USSR
41
During President Truman's tenure, Why did he order all federal employees to sign a loyalty oath
to show he abided by Constitutional protections
to ensure there were no communist sympathizers in government
to bring an end to segregation in the US
to have people show that they were truly patriotic Americans
42
In which pair of events is the second event a response to the first?
Mahhattan Project--> Lend-Lease Act
Truman Doctrine--> D-Day Invasion
Warsaw Pact--> Cuban Missile Crisis
uprisings in Eastern Europe--> end of the Cold War
43
Which sitaution resulted from Senator Joseph McCarthy's hearings in the US during the 1950's?
thousands of citizens who believed in communism were jailed
many high-ranking federal officials exposed as USSR spies
people's reputations ruined by false disloyalty accusations
many communists began a wave of violent political terrorism

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