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When the Soviets (USSR) launched Sputnik I we responded to this artificial satellite by....
Increasing money to education and national defense
Increasing money to France and national defense
Increasing money to education and national landmarks
Increasing money to education and international defense
2
As a nation we felt we were falling behind the Soviets and decided to invest in technology thus starting the _____.
Arms Race
Cold War
Space Race
Indy 500
3
The Baby Boom, military-industrial complex, and GI Bill were CAUSES of Economic Prosperity Post WW2.
False
True
4
What was the plan called to give economic ($$$) support to Western Europe to rebuild after WW2?
Revitalization Plan
Truman Doctrine
Western Europe Aide Plan
Marshall Plan
5
Sen. McCarthy created a lot of issues with the 2nd Red Scare. 1 of the worst issues stemming from this was McCarthyism..
Caused mass layoffs in the Judicial Branch of government
Created a new branch of government to protect the American peep from Korea
caused U.S. citizens to be put in prison
Created a whole new political party called the Whigs
6
Music based off African American roots that came out in the 50's with stars such as: Buddy Holly, Elvis, and Chuck Berry
Techno
Nu Metal
Jazz
Rock & Roll
7
Due to WW2's destruction America ____?______. This would help lead to better conditions, improved future conditions.
Starts the Cold War
has Congress pass a bill (Marshall Plan) to send aide.
Refuse any aide since we had lost so many lives
Celebrates the Victory
8
Due to the Space Race with the Soviet Union heating up the US created a new federal agency called _____?
NASA
SPACE X
FBI
NASCAR
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N.A.T.O was created to bond countries and have a collective guard against the Soviet Union.
False
True
10
Things in the 1920's
WW2, Flappers, Rock Music, Red Scare, Economic Prosperity
Flappers, Jazz, Painting, Red Scare, Economic Prosperity
Flappers, Harlem Renaissance, Jazz Age, Red Scare, Economic Prosperity
Jazz Musc, Swing Dancing, WW1, Red Scare, Economic Prosperity
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Sputnik I - the launch of this satellite by the Soviets causes mass chaos/panic in the good ol' USA... what did we do?
We passed legislation condemning their agenda
We were falling behind! We poured money into our technology and weapons
We used the containment policy to capture sattelite nations
We sent nuclear weapons to our allies
12
Which is a quick summary of the Berlin Airlift after WW2?
West Berlin(US control) - Soviets blockade - Planes(airlift) -Nazi Victory!
East Berlin(US control) - Soviets blockade - Planes(airlift) - USA Victory!
West Berlin(US control) - Koreans blockade - Planes(airlift) - USA Victory!
West Berlin(US control) - Soviets blockade - Planes(airlift) - USA Victory!
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Things that happened in the 1950's
WW2, Flappers, Jazz Music, Red Scare, Economic Prosperity
WW1, Flappers, Rock Music, Red Scare, Economic Prosperity
Baby Boom, McCarthyism, Rock and Roll, Red Scare, Economic Prosperity
WW2, Flappers, Rock Music, Red Scare, Economic Prosperity
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Instant fear and terror but eventually NASA, educational funding, and greater technology is a result of...
Soviets launching Sputnik I
Soviets launching Sputnik III
Soviets launching OverLord I
Soviets launching Titan I
15
Which sequence of events happened following WW2?
Death Rate... more housing...GI Bill = Suburbs
Baby Boom... more housing...GI Bill = Suburbs
Baby Boom... more housing...GI Bill = Korean War
Baby Boom... more housing...Money Bill = Suburbs
16
The STAAR test term "police action". We know from the past this means war. In 1950, East Asia, __ causes us to engage.
South Korea invades North Korea
North Korea invades South Korea
South Vietnam invades North Vietnam
North Vietnam invades South Vietnam
17
Which is the best quick summary of why the US got involved in Eastern Asia mid-20th century?
Vietnam War - 1955 - Pres Truman - Containment Policy - Truman Legislation
Vietnam War - 1950 - President Truman - Containment Policy - Truman Policy
Korean War - 1950 - President Truman - Containment Policy - Truman Doctrine
Korean War - 1950 - President Truman - Colossal Policy - Truman Legislation
18
President Truman had to remove _____ from command due to him wanting nukes in Korea, which could have triggered WW3.
General Eisenhower
General Bob Mills
General Roosevelt
General Douglas MacArthur
19
When this started people freaked out and were scared that nuclear war could happen at any moment.
This ain't a scene
Arms Race
Fall Out
2007
20
NATO was created to_____?
Help Western Europe with Economic Aide
Protect Western Europe from the Soviet Union (Russia)
Change the ruling classes power from North Vietnam
Create shared powers throughout South Asia
21
An example of the Marshall Plan could be...
Korea rebuilding a factory with funds from USA
Brazil rebuilding a factory with funds from USA
France rebuilding a factory with funds from USA
Russia rebuilding a factory with funds from USA
22
With the Fear of Communism, the need to contain it, and worried about the Domino Theory the US get involved in...
Gettysburg War - 1863
Korean War - 1950
Afghanistan War on Terror 2001
Spanish American War - 1898
23
Consumerism and growth of Suburbs were an EFFECT of Economic Prosperity post WW2.
False
True
False
True
24
The Truman Doctrine supplied other nations with economic ($$$) and military aide to combat the spread of communism.
False
True
25
33,000 American casualties and a stalemate but, what good did come from the Korean War?
Gained new territory
Stopped the expansion (spread) of Communism in Korea
New atomic weapons technology
New allies in the Middle East
26
The Red Scare 2.0 in society was "fear of Communism from the Soviet Union". This can best be dated to which time period?
the 15 years after the American Revolution
the 15 years after WW1
the 15 years after WW2
the 15 years after Korean War
27
The creation of this lead to Americans thinking each other as secret Communists doing communist activities
House Anti-American Activities Committee (HAAAC)
House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC)
House Non-American Activities Committee (HNAC)
House American Activities Committee (HAAC)
28
The post WW2 G.I. Bill created a lot of help for veterans and anyone signing up for the military including ____.
Fewer people in the Navy
Influx of emigration
New houses being built and home ownership going up
More Rock and Roll music
29
The ? greatly altered the landscape, made transportation easier, connected the states, and helped industries grow (50s)?
Interstate System (Roads)
World War 2
Internet
Tesla
30
Little trick, slightly diff definition but this idea lead to just MISTRUST and FEAR of the American people
McCarthyism
McStalloneism
McNairism
McRibyism
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If he could've time travelled, Joseph McCarthy would have been cheering and front & center at this 1920s Red Scare Trial
Sacco and Vanzetti
Fernando and Michael
Thompson and Mike
Smith and Hubert
32
The Berlin Airlift was used to get aide to _____?***
Japanese occupied territories in Western Germany
Soviet occupied territories in Eastern Germany - West Berlin
Vietnam occupied territories in Western Germany
Korean occupied territories in Western Germany
