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The Cold War
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The Quiz covers the Korean War, Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War, and everything in between!!!
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1
What was one DOMESTIC result of the US involvement in the Vietnam War?
containment of communism is Southeast Asia
Increased support for containment policies overseas
increased attention to social programs
increased distrust in government policies
2
Why were Americans upset with Nixon in regards to Vietnam?
He prevented South Vietnam from obtaining a victory
He lied about the Gulf of Tonkin incident
He wasn't fulfilling his "peace with honor" campaign promise
He deescalated our involvement in the Vietnam war
3
Which argument was used to justify the 26th amendment -
If you can be drafted, then you should be able to vote
A president serving more than 2 terms could be dangerous
extra income tax was needed to pay for the war
poll taxes were discriminatory towards minorities
4
How did US citizens respond to the draft?
the protested the draft and even burn their draft cards
fought for equal rights of African Americans being drafted
they supported the idea of increased militarism
They supported the draft because they supported the war
5
Technology originally developed for U.S. space exploration was -
later used in the modern technologies you have today
later used to fund history programs
included materials used in the communication industry
ineffective in successfully advancing space exploration
6
Each of the following were a result of the Cold War, EXCEPT
Vietnam War
Korean War
Cuban Missile Crisis
The Holocaust
7
The Berlin Wall and the Cuban Missile Crisis led to -
the start of the Cold War
increased tensions between the US and the Soviets
a nuclear war between the US and the Soviet Union
international efforts to control Communist China
8
Which conclusion can be drawn from the Vietnam War?
foreign policy can be altered by public opinion
The power of the president is reduced during wartime
military superiority ensures military victory
The policy of containment was successful
9
The U.S. put an embargo on Cuba in the 1960's to -
As retaliation for the missiles in Cuba
discourage the formation of a communist government
anger the Soviets into using their nuclear weapons
encourage the spread of a communist government
10
What was the purpose of LBJ's VISTA program?
improved the quality of people's lives
it increased domestic security
it provided welfare programs to the poor
provided aid to immigrants coming to the United States
11
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution (1964) provided congressional support for -
expanding the Alliance for Progress
reestablishing trade with Cuba
escalating military action in Vietnam
withdrawing from the United Nations
12
How did John F. Kennedy respond to the Cuban Missile Crisis?
instituted a blockade to prevent additional missiles
He attempted a peace settlement by giving in to Soviets
Asked the United Nations to stop exporting goods to Soviets
He withdrew our missiles from Turkey and Greece
13
Which of Kennedy's domestic policies was most consistent with this statement?
Civil Rights legislation of 1964
forming of the Peace Corp
Creation of the Berlin Wall
blockade on Cuba during Missile Crisis
14
What precedent or idea did the court case Tinker v Des Moines establish?
that student still have the freedom of speech at school
the burning of draft cards is legal
That all people, regardless of race, are equal
That it is illegal to protest outside of the United Nations
15
The primary goal of Great Society Legislation was to -
combat illiteracy and domestic abuse
address issues of poverty and discrimination
budget deficits and famine
control illegal immigration and terrorism
16
One difference between the Vietnam War and the Korean War, is that the Vietnam War -
was a formal war declared by Congress
caused a significant amount of protest in the US
involved direct conflict in China
was a decisive victory for democracy in the South
17
The Cuban Missile Crisis ended when -
the U.S. secured a victory at the Bay of Pigs
the U.S. lifted the trade embargo prior to missile removal
the U.S. for the United Nations and NATO
the Soviets agreed to withdraw their weapons from Cuba
18
What did the Beats in the 1950s and the youth culture of the 1960s have in common?
They failed to support equal rights for women
They challenged conformity to “establishment” thinking
introduced new patterns of poetry & art based on jazz music.
They supported American’s anti-Communist containment policy
19
A constitutional issue that was frequently raised about US involvement in the Vietnam War was -
right to regulate commerce with foreign nations
lack of a formal declaration of war by Congress
use of deficit spending to finance wars
Supreme Court's role in foreign policy decision making
20
What initiated the Space Race between the Soviets and the United States?
The launch of Sputnik I in 1957
The Apollo mission that put Buzz Aldrin on the moon
The Apollo mission that put Niel Armstrong on the moon
The Mercury mission that sent a man into orbit
21
What was a result of the domino theory?
less restrictive immigration policies
Decreased aid to Europe and Asia
the end of imperialism in Africa and Asia
increased support for involvement in Southeast Asia
22
Mass Media coverage in the Vietnam war illustrates -
public opinion is not affected by media coverage
When informed correctly, Americans can influence policy
news media can be trusted to portray events accurately
government can limit freedom of the press during a war
23
What was the main reason that LBJ did not run for a second term?
He was ineligible per the 22nd amendment
His involvement in Vietnam had reduced his popularity
most Americans did not support his Great Society reforms
He was threatened by impeachment
24
Why did people oppose LBJ's domestic policy (The Great Society) -
they thought it gave to much power to the executive branch
they thought that foreign exports SHOULD be allowed
they felt that the programs were ineffective
did not think that it was stimulating the federal economy
25
LBJ believed that the "war on poverty" was an issue that was -
the responsibility of the entire country
was the responsibility of the federal government
easily resolved
was the responsibility of the court system
26
During the space race, what was the purpose of the NASA Apollo missions?
launch a remote satellite into space
to place the Mar's rover
put the first person into space orbit
put the first man on the moon
27
The War Powers Act corrected the balance of power after the -
after the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution passed by LBJ
Cuban missile crisis blockade implemented by JFK
It did not correct the balance of power
after the launch of Sputnik that initiated the space race
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What was the main reason that the U.S. got involved in the Vietnam War?
To reduce French influence in Vietnam
to support the anti-communist government of North Vietnam
To stop Communist China from annexing Vietnam
to stop the spread of communism in Southeast Asia
