In 1949, what was the outcome of the civil war in China?

The communists lead by Mao Zedong defeated the Nationalists.

became a symbol of youth culture.

In an attempt to control West Berlin, the Soviet Union

set up a total blockade of that section of the city.

In the 1950's, the federal government encouraged Native Americans to

assimilate into American society.

developed a vaccine against polio.

What happened on September 2, 1949 to change US-Soviet relations?

The Soviets set off an atomic bomb.

Why was the conflict between the US and Soviet Union called a "Cold War"?

The two didn't engage in direct military conflict.

In 1950, what event began conflict on the Korean Peninsula?

The North Korean army invaded south of the 38th parallel.

After the war, the United States economy

shifted to producing consumer goods.

In the Korean War, United Nations forces

fought together with US troops against North Korea.

Congress increased federal funding for education largely because of

the Soviet Union's space program.

The Space Race was important to the Cold War because

it allowed countries could put a nuclear weapon into orbit.

Many people migrated to the Sunbelt to

work in defense, aerospace, electronics, and petrochemicals.

NATO and Warsaw Pact were examples of

military alliances made for "collective security".

What led to Senator McCarthy's downfall?

the broadcast of the McCarthy hearings on television

The Rosenbergs were charged, tried, and executed for

passing secrets about nuclear science to the Soviets.

The CIA participated in to Cold War by

carrying out secret operations in other countries.

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1
In 1949, what was the outcome of the civil war in China?
The conflict moved to Taiwan where Jiiang Jieshi won.
Backed by the US, the Nationalists defeated the Communists.
A truce was declared, and neither side was victorious.
The communists lead by Mao Zedong defeated the Nationalists.
2
Rock and roll music
was favored by adults.
developed as a southern alternative to rhythm and blues.
became a symbol of youth culture.
grew out of a subversive communist movement.
3
In an attempt to control West Berlin, the Soviet Union
demanded control of that section of the city.
threatened that section of the city with troops and tanks.
operated an airlift to bring in needed supplies.
set up a total blockade of that section of the city.
4
What was one place where the Cold War was "hot"?
Egypt
China
Korea
Hungary
5
In the 1950's, the federal government encouraged Native Americans to
elect new governments.
spread their native traditions.
stay on their reservations.
assimilate into American society.
6
The law the granted benefits to war veterans was
Fair Deal
Taft-Hartley Act
GI Bill of Rights
Marshall Plan
7
Dr. Jonas Salk
encouraged women to work outside the home.
emphasized the importance of nurturing children.
attracted millions to religious revivals around the nation.
developed a vaccine against polio.
8
What happened on September 2, 1949 to change US-Soviet relations?
North Korea invaded South Korea.
The military alliance known as SEATO was formed.
The Soviets set off an atomic bomb.
The Soviets launched a satellite into space.
9
Which countries remained under Soviet control after WWII?
South East Asia
Latin America
Eastern Europe
Western Europe
10
Which industry grew most rapidly during the 1950's?
farming
manufacturing
mining
service
11
Why was the conflict between the US and Soviet Union called a "Cold War"?
The Cold War wasn't significant or important.
Both countries had cold climates.
The two didn't engage in direct military conflict.
The conflicts were fought in the cold.
12
The National Defense Education Act allocated federal funds to train
scientists.
businessmen.
politicians.
soldiers.
13
A period of time when many people married and started families
Civil Rights Movement
American Dream
Baby Boom
Fair Deal
14
In 1950, what event began conflict on the Korean Peninsula?
The Chinese army invaded south of the 38th parallel.
The South Korean army invaded north of the 38th parallel.
The North Korean army invaded south of the 38th parallel.
The United Nation fought off invading army from the north.
15
After the war, the United States economy
stagnated as wartime production fell.
fluctuated as it withdrew from world markets.
entered a severe depression.
shifted to producing consumer goods.
16
Which of the following contributed to rural poverty?
urban renewal projects
immigration
interstate highway construction
corporate farming
17
In the Korean War, United Nations forces
made a strike against North Korea to curb communism.
fought together with US troops against North Korea.
remained neutral peacekeepers.
opposed the US and South Korea.
18
General MacArthur launched a counterattack against North Korea at what city?
Pusan
Inchon
Pyongyang
Seoul
19
Who first spoke of an "Iron Curtain'?
Harry Truman
Joseph Stalin
Winston Churchill
Mao Zedong
20
Which of the following made the scale of suburban growth possible?
interstate highways
high-interest loans
travel and tourism
multinational corporations
21
Congress increased federal funding for education largely because of
the growth of information industries.
the Soviet Union's space program.
rising immigration.
massive population shifts.
22
The House Un-American Activities Committee was made to investigate possible activities by
Communists
Nazis and Communists
Facists
Nazis
23
The law that limited the power of labor unions was
Fair Deal
Marshall Plan
GI Bill of Rights
Taft-Hartley Act
24
The Space Race was important to the Cold War because
it allowed countries could put a nuclear weapon into orbit.
it put humans in space.
it put satellites in space.
it put a man on the moon.
25
The idea of enforcing peace by always being ready for war is known as
arms race
massive retaliation
mutually assured destruction
brinkmanship
26
Many people migrated to the Sunbelt to
buy inexpensive land and start family farms.
take advantage of government incentive programs.
escape overcrowding and pollution in northern cities.
work in defense, aerospace, electronics, and petrochemicals.
27
The US policy to provide economic assistance to Western European countries was known as
Monroe Doctrine
Anaconda Plan
Marshall Plan
Truman Doctrine
28
NATO and Warsaw Pact were examples of
military aggression during the Cold War.
failed attempts to make peace.
military alliances made for "collective security".
efforts to fight communism without bloodshed.
29
The US policy to assist countries struggling against communism was known as
Marshall Plan
Anaconda Plan
Truman Doctrine
Monroe Doctrine
30
Between 1940 and 1960, more than 40 million Americans
helped rebuild older cities.
returned to rural regions.
moved into housing developments.
migrated to the suburbs.
31
What led to Senator McCarthy's downfall?
the revelation that he was a communist
the broadcast of the McCarthy hearings on television
irregularities in his senate campaign
an inappropriate outburst on the senate floor
32
The Rosenbergs were charged, tried, and executed for
asserting their 5th Amendment rights.
passing secrets about nuclear science to the Soviets.
associating with the Hollywood Ten.
lying to the HUAC.
33
The idea of using nuclear weapons to deter another nation from using them is known as
limited war.
total war.
mutually assured destruction.
nuclear war.
34
Truman's plan to strengthen reforms and start new social welfare programs
Marshall Plan
GI Bill of Rights
Taft-Hartley Act
Fair Deal
35
The CIA participated in to Cold War by
carrying out secret operations in other countries.
helping design efficient weapons systems.
helping the president determine foreign policy.
coordinating American space-related efforts.

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