Which of these is an effect that Rock and Roll had on society in the US during the 1950s?

It contributed to a divide between generations.

Which organization would investigate the political ideology of people in the film industry?

The House UnAmerican Activities Committee (HUAAC)

What is the primary goal of NATO?

To unite Western Europe in response to threats of Communism

Young people who protested the draft were often prompted by

escalated deployment of military forces to Vietnam

What was a direct result of the 1957 launch of Sputnik I?

The US founded a federal agency for space exploration.

Why did the US adopt the motto "In God We Trust" in the 1950s?

To distinguish the US from nations that restricted religion

According to Domino Theory, if South Vietnam fell to Communism then---

Neighboring countries would soon follow

The post-war baby boom caused an increased demand for_______ which ultimately caused_________

housing, and increase of deforestation

In what event did Kennedy declare a "quarantine" in 1962 upsetting the Soviets?

Establishing a blockade of Cuba to stop delivery of missiles

What was confirmed by the publication of the Venona Papers?

Some Americans in government had been helping the Soviets

In the time between the Gulf of Tonkin incident and the Tet Offensive, what happened in Vietnam

The US government deployed more troops to the region

During the 1950s, the US funded educational initiatives in science and math as a response to

the first successful launch of a Soviet satellite

Due to the Berlin Airlift, the US was able to

bypass a Soviet blockade without provoking armed conflict

After WWII, this caused political stability, close ties with the US, and economic recovery

Congress passed a bill to provide loans to rebuild Europe.

Why did Congress pass the War Powers Resolution?

Decisions made by the Executive Branch in Korea and Vietnam

The decline in public support for the Vietnam War included all BUT the following:

The Space Race between the US and Soviet Union

Why did Truman decide to intervene militarily in Korea?

Communism moved passed subversion to armed invasion and war

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1
Which of these is an effect that Rock and Roll had on society in the US during the 1950s?
It contributed to a divide between generations.
It reminded people of prewar days.
It promoted the values learned during hard economic times.
It increased fear of Communist expansion within society.
2
What event was described as, "Rock is being married to folk music and the offspring is protest"
March on Washington
Woodstock
Freedom Rides
California Grape Boycott
3
Which organization would investigate the political ideology of people in the film industry?
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)
The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations (SCFR)
The Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS)
The House UnAmerican Activities Committee (HUAAC)
4
What is the primary goal of NATO?
To aid those trying to flee Communist oppression in Europe
To unite Western Europe in response to threats of Communism
To halt the spread of Communist aggression in Asia
To bring greater equality to the economics of Europe
5
Young people who protested the draft were often prompted by
the signing of the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty
renewed diplomatic relations with China
escalated deployment of military forces to Vietnam
the formation of NATO
6
What was a direct result of the 1957 launch of Sputnik I?
The US founded a federal agency for space exploration.
The Soviet Union was unable to collect images of the US.
The Soviet government collapsed due to economic depression.
The US began sharing technology with the Soviet Union.
7
Why did the US adopt the motto "In God We Trust" in the 1950s?
To encourage the growth of religious institutions in the US
To commemorate the changes from the Social Gospel Movement
To honor the societal contributions of religions in the US
To distinguish the US from nations that restricted religion
8
What congressional act gave President Johnson the authority to send more troops to Vietnam?
The Geneva Conference Decision
The Pentagon Papers
A Joint Chiefs of Staff Finding
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
9
The March of Dimes helped to cure _____ by developing ______ .
Tuberculosis: iron lung treatment
Chicken Pox: antibiotics
Whooping Cough, serum
Polio: vaccine
10
According to Domino Theory, if South Vietnam fell to Communism then---
Neighboring countries would soon follow
Large numbers of refugees would seek US entry
Anti-Communist forces would easily win it back
The United Nations would be forced to intervene
11
The post-war baby boom caused an increased demand for_______ which ultimately caused_________
housing, and increase of deforestation
automobiles, increase in union membership
Urban decay, and increased leisure time
immigration, increase in racial tension
12
President Nixon called those Americans that still supported the Vietnam War---
Hippies
Moral Majority
Beatnicks
Silent Majority
13
The 26th Amendment gave 18 year-olds the right to vote based on the belief they were old enough
pay federal income tax
serve as members of juries
to drive motorized vehicles
be drafted into the military
14
In what event did Kennedy declare a "quarantine" in 1962 upsetting the Soviets?
Conducting air shipments to supply West Berlin with food
Preventing Soviet advisors from entering South America
Establishing a blockade of Cuba to stop delivery of missiles
Enforcing a ban on military aid to North Vietnam communists
15
What period was marked with tie-dyed clothes worn by people thought to be radicals or "freaks"
the Cold War
the Conservative Movement
the Counterculture Movement
the Jazz Age
16
What was confirmed by the publication of the Venona Papers?
US citizens thought to be communists were jailed
Organized groups of communists committed acts of terrorism
The reputations of people were ruined by false accusations
Some Americans in government had been helping the Soviets
17
In the time between the Gulf of Tonkin incident and the Tet Offensive, what happened in Vietnam
All US civilians were evacuated from the area
South Vietnam surrendered to the North
The US government deployed more troops to the region
Peace talks between South Vietnam and the North ended
18
Senator Joseph McCarthy is known for his involvement in hunting communists in
the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s
the Red Scare of the 1950s
the political scandals of the 1970s
the war effort of the 1940s
19
The US opposed a DMZ and divided Vietnam due to the policy of
Constructive Engagement
Containment
Peaceful Coexistence
Deterrence
20
During the 1950s, the US funded educational initiatives in science and math as a response to
the announcement of international education guidelines
the first successful launch of a Soviet satellite
the development of the ENIAC computer
the discovery of new chemical elements
21
Due to the Berlin Airlift, the US was able to
prevent the Nazi Party from reorganizing
bypass a Soviet blockade without provoking armed conflict
transport Polish refugees to safety
intimidate Soviet leaders by demonstrating our air power
22
After WWII, this caused political stability, close ties with the US, and economic recovery
The US demanded Germany pay reparations for WWII
Congress builds nuclear arms facilities in Western Europe
Congress passed a bill to provide loans to rebuild Europe.
US military strikes along the borders of Western Europe
23
Why did Congress pass the War Powers Resolution?
Limits on the US president placed by a UN tribunal
Decisions made by the Executive Branch in Korea and Vietnam
Supreme Court banned sending troops without declaring war
Fear that the Middle East would cause US intervention
24
The decline in public support for the Vietnam War included all BUT the following:
Protests calling for an end to the war
The death of American soldiers
Scenes of carnage on television
The Space Race between the US and Soviet Union
25
Why did Truman decide to intervene militarily in Korea?
Communism moved passed subversion to armed invasion and war
The UN was not able to fulfill its responsibilities there
The US needed the war to continue prosperity at home
The conflict there was stalling the rebuilding of Europe

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