Emmett Till was murdered because

supposedly whistled at white woman working in grocery store

Why was Truman accused of "losing" China?

China had fallen to communism, despite U.S. best efforts.

George Kennan's policy of containment was based on

that the Soviet Union would expand the reach of communism

$13 billion to governments to become or remain democracies.

All of the following are examples of the Second Red Scare in America except

new laws regarding the protection of civil liberties.

What was the most common reaction of Americans to Cold War uncertainties?

fear and the rise of conservativism

All the following is true about the Montgomery Bus Boycott (MBB), except

segregation in Montgomery's busing broke, crumbled elsewhere

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization stipulated that

attack one treaty partner, would be attack against them all

The role that was promoted for women in the 1950s was

suburban domesticity and child-rearing.

Truman eventually managed to break the Berlin blockade by

sending massive amounts of food and supplies by airlift.

Jackie Robinson is famous for

being the first African American to play MLB.

In the 1950s, both the beat movement and rock 'n' roll were viewed as forms of

Rebellion against mainstream values

The rapid growth of the suburbs had all the following results, except

It muted the critics who had complained of conformity.

Women who held jobs during the 1950s

segregated in female-specific occupations in service sector.

Stalin thought Soviet security rested upon creating a buffer neighboring states, mainly because

made it impossible for Germany to ever invade Russia again

Intended as a extension of the New Deal Truman's Fair Deal included all of the following except

federal aid for single mothers.

In the court case Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court held that

schools for B&W students unequal public schools desegregate

Stalin's USSR + E. European countries controlled after WW II

After the Chinese entered the Korean conflict in support of North Korea,

UN troops pushed the N.Koreans+Chinese to org. dividing line

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1
Emmett Till was murdered because
supposedly whistled at white woman working in grocery store
he drove erratically in Los Angeles traffic.
he stole a car.
he carried a concealed weapon.
2
Why was Truman accused of "losing" China?
China entered a secret pact with the Soviet Union in 1948.
China refused to join the United Nations.
China had fallen to communism, despite U.S. best efforts.
China sided with N. Korea instead of US. and South Korea.
3
George Kennan's policy of containment was based on
that the Soviet Union would expand the reach of communism
keep the Republicans from regaining the White House in 1948
to decrease government spending to halt inflation
understanding with Britain regarding post-WW II Germany
4
The Marshall Plan
described the theory of containment.
blueprint for the U.S. invasion of Soviet East Germany.
$13 billion to governments to become or remain democracies.
sought to introduce a new currency to West Germany.
5
Winston Churchill referred to the spread of communism as this.
The Berlin Blockade
The Berlin Wall
German Democratic Republic
An "Iron curtain"
6
All of the following are examples of the Second Red Scare in America except
requirements that government employees sign loyalty oaths.
investigations of organizations considered subversive.
new laws regarding the protection of civil liberties.
establishment of the HUAC and investigations of Hollywood.
7
What was the most common reaction of Americans to Cold War uncertainties?
greed and unconcern
socialism and anxiety
liberalism and antidiscrimination
fear and the rise of conservativism
8
All the following is true about the Montgomery Bus Boycott (MBB), except
segregation in Montgomery's busing broke, crumbled elsewhere
refused to integrate until 1956, despite serious econ losses
The MBB led directly to the formation of the SCLC.
followed successful boycott in Baton Rouge Louisiana in 1953
9
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization stipulated that
attack one treaty partner, would be attack against them all
the Soviet Union was an evil empire.
there was no peaceful coexistence with the Soviet Union.
Communism was like a game of dominoes.
10
When nine black students attempted to integrate Central High School in Arkansas in 1957
white mobs protested.
the governor closed the schools to prevent integration.
All of these choices.
Eisenhower sent in thousands of troops to protect them.
11
The role that was promoted for women in the 1950s was
full-time employment and juggling family life.
suburban domesticity and child-rearing.
working part-time to buy more consumer goods.
college first, then motherhood.
12
Truman eventually managed to break the Berlin blockade by
sending massive amounts of food and supplies by airlift.
threatening to use nuclear force against the Soviet Union.
appealing to the U.N. for help in resolving the crisis.
publicly upbraiding Stalin for his mistreatment of Berliners
13
Jackie Robinson is famous for
being the first African American to play MLB.
founding White Citizens Councils which opposed desegregation
his valiant service during World War II.
the first A.A. to serve desegregated U.S. military.
14
In the 1950s, both the beat movement and rock 'n' roll were viewed as forms of
Mainstream American values
Harmless entertainment
Rebellion against mainstream values
African-American culture
15
The rapid growth of the suburbs had all the following results, except
It prompted an increase in racial segregation.
ended the experimental gender roles created by World War II.
It muted the critics who had complained of conformity.
It led to a postwar religious revival.
16
Women who held jobs during the 1950s
segregated in female-specific occupations in service sector.
encouraged to launch a business from home
earned wages that were comparable to during World War II.
hoped to find their future husbands at the office.
17
Stalin thought Soviet security rested upon creating a buffer neighboring states, mainly because
natural resources that his own country lacked.
he needed a buffer between his country and China.
made it impossible for Germany to ever invade Russia again
those neighbors disapproved of communism.
18
main reason that the Dixiecrats broke with Truman in 1948 and formed their own party was his
extremely liberal views.
poor treatment of General Douglas MacArthur.
support for civil rights.
accommodationist stand on Communism.
19
Accusations that communism was widely present in the U.S. government and military were made by:
Alger Hiss
Joseph McCarthy
Douglas MacArthur
John Foster Dulles
20
Intended as a extension of the New Deal Truman's Fair Deal included all of the following except
federal aid for single mothers.
federal support for healthcare.
federal home-building assistance.
federal support for education.
21
In the court case Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court held that
schools for B&W students unequal public schools desegregate
America's armed forces must abolish segregation in units.
major league sports must desegregate by 1955.
separate facilities of any kind for two races were illegal.
22
The group that benefited most from the economy and culture of the 1950s was
African-American men.
African-American women.
White women.
White men.
23
The Warsaw Pact was
agreement by the Allies to try to liberate Warsaw, Poland.
Stalin's USSR + E. European countries controlled after WW II
agreement between Truman +Stalin to divide control of Berlin
agreement between Stalin+ Truman to divide up Poland.
24
After the Chinese entered the Korean conflict in support of North Korea,
Truman threatened to use the atomic bomb to end the conflict
UN troops pushed the N.Koreans+Chinese to org. dividing line
MacArthur called the North Koreans cowards and losers.
MacArthur+UN troops drove the Communists back north to China
25
For what military reason did Truman fire MacArthur?
Selling service medals
Fraternization
Going AWOL
Insubordination

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