How did President Harry S. Truman’s decision to drop the atomic bomb affect international relations?

It initiated the arms race with the Soviet Union

Which 1957 event initiated the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union?

The Soviet Union launched the satellite Sputnik 1

In the years following World War II, relations between the Soviet Union and the United States were marked by —

them supporting opposing sides but did not confront each other

What is the best way to describe the Truman Doctrine?

deter communism through military and economic aid

What was the ultimate goal of the Vietnamization policy of the Nixon administration?

To reduce the level of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War

Why did the United States seize Pacific islands during World War II?

To establish military bases for use in further attacks

President Harry Truman relieved General Douglas MacArthur of his command in the Korean conflict primarily because —

MacArthur challenged the concept of civilian control over the military

The Palmer Raids of 1919 and 1920 and McCarthyism of the 1950s were similar in that both were —

reactions to the fear of Communist influence in the United States

The United States became involved in the Korean War as a by-product of a foreign policy that —

called for the containment of communism in order to prevent its spread

President Harry Truman's decision to use atomic bombs against Japan was primarily based on his belief that —

an invasion of Japan would result in excessive casualties

After the end of World War II, many working women left their factory jobs because they were —

forced to give up their jobs to returning war veterans

What was the original purpose of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)?

to protect its members from attack

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of the Berlin Airlift?

to transport necessary supplies to West Germany

What did the Tuskegee Airmen have to overcome to serve their country during World War II?

Racial discrimination and segregation in military and civilian life

The war crimes trials in Nuremberg following World War II established the concept that —

individuals could be held accountable for their actions in a war

During World War II, Chester A. Nimitz served as —

Commander in Chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet

If you knock down the first of a row of dominoes, all the others will fall in quick order-Eisenhower had a view that

stronger support for involvement in Southeast Asia

Which statement about Japanese Americans interned during World War II is most accurate?

Many lost their homes and businesses

What unique service did many Navajo U.S. marines perform during World War II?

They served in the Pacific and relayed messages based on their language.

Why did FDR establish the War Production Board and the Office of War Mobilization during WWII?

They shifted American industries to work on military output

During the Cold War, Joseph McCarthy and the House Un-American Activities Committee were investigating allegations of

communist activity in the United States

In Korematsu v. US, the Supreme Court said that the removal of Japanese Americans was constitutional because

this type of action was necessary during a national emergency

In the United States, the placement of Japanese Americans in relocation centers during WWII was prompted mainly by

the impact of wartime fears on the attitudes of Americans

Before the US entry into WWII, FDR and Churchill met to negotiate the Atlantic Charter, which—

outlined the Allied aims in the war.

Between the passage of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution and start of the Tet offensive, what happened in the Vietnam War?

The U.S. government deployed more troops to Vietnam

The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution established powers for the President of the United States by giving him the ability to —

involve military forces without a formal declaration of war by Congress

One reason President Roosevelt’s leadership of the Lend-Lease program was considered effective is —

he engaged US power in the war while maintaining international neutrality

Which of the following is a way World War II affected immigration into the United States?

Mexicans came to the West to harvest fruits and vegetables

How did the end of the Second World War influence the pattern of population growth in the United States?

The sudden influx of returning soldiers caused a boom in birth rates

How were the Korean conflict and the Vietnam War alike?

both ended without a clear victory by the United States

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1
How did President Harry S. Truman’s decision to drop the atomic bomb affect international relations?
It prompted other nations to begin investigations of war crimes
It enabled the United Nations to administer territory in Japan
It initiated the arms race with the Soviet Union
It led to the establishment of the first global peacekeeping force
2
Which 1957 event initiated the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union?
The Soviet Union placed rockets in Cuba
The Soviet Union launched the satellite Sputnik 1
President Kennedy announced U.S. plans to land on the Moon
U.S. test pilot Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier in the X-1
3
In the years following World War II, relations between the Soviet Union and the United States were marked by —
refusal to negotiate on any important international issues
them supporting opposing sides but did not confront each other
slow but steady decreases in military forces and armaments
reliance on international peace organizations to reconcile disputes
4
What is the best way to describe the Truman Doctrine?
rebuild Japanese industries after World War II
deter communism through military and economic aid
defend freedom of the seas with mutual defense treaties
increase trade between the United States and Latin America
5
What was the ultimate goal of the Vietnamization policy of the Nixon administration?
To better educate the American public on aspects of Vietnamese culture
To expand the conflict with Vietnam into neighboring communist states
To reduce the level of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War
To expand access to Vietnamese markets for U.S. businesses
6
Why did the United States seize Pacific islands during World War II?
To protect shipping routes for neutral countries
To fulfill commitments to military alliances
To establish military bases for use in further attacks
To gain access to vital natural resources
7
President Harry Truman relieved General Douglas MacArthur of his command in the Korean conflict primarily because —
MacArthur challenged the concept of civilian control over the military
the UN's forces were losing the war under General MacArthur's command
General MacArthur was planning to challenge Truman as the nominee
the United Nations requested a change of command
8
The Palmer Raids of 1919 and 1920 and McCarthyism of the 1950s were similar in that both were —
reactions to the fear of Communist influence in the United States
responses to the large numbers of immigrants entering the United States
direct causes of the United States' entry into war
long-term results of presidential foreign policies
9
The United States became involved in the Korean War as a by-product of a foreign policy that —
advocated direct military action in countries lacking capitalist economies
was based upon aggressively setting up pro-democratic governments
included defense treaties between the US, South Korea, and China
called for the containment of communism in order to prevent its spread
10
Controversies involving Alger Hiss and Julius and Ethel Rosenberg reflected the post-World War II concern over —
Communist spying on the US
testing nuclear weapons
joining the United Nations
placing nuclear weapons in outer space
11
President Harry Truman's decision to use atomic bombs against Japan was primarily based on his belief that —
an alliance was developing between Japan and the Soviet Union
an invasion of Japan would result in excessive casualties
Germany would refuse to surrender in Europe
Japan was in the process of developing its own atomic weapons
12
The name of a band of pilots in China who harassed the Japanese and had some victories in the early years of WWII?
Setting Suns
Flying Tigers
Tuskegee Airmen
Shark Killers
13
After the end of World War II, many working women left their factory jobs because they were —
fired from their jobs due to poor performance
dissatisfied with their long hours and low wages
unprepared for peacetime employment
forced to give up their jobs to returning war veterans
14
What was the original purpose of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)?
to rebuild war-torn countries
to boost the European economy
to isolate North Korea
to protect its members from attack
15
Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of the Berlin Airlift?
to transport necessary supplies to West Germany
to evacuate wounded soldiers from West Germany
to return East German prisoners of war to their homes
to send East German refugees to other countries
16
What did the Tuskegee Airmen have to overcome to serve their country during World War II?
Internment of themselves and their families due to their ancestry
Racial discrimination and segregation in military and civilian life
Restrictions requiring them to work only in noncombat support roles
Requirements to serve under the command of foreign military leaders
17
The war crimes trials in Nuremberg following World War II established the concept that —
individuals could be held accountable for their actions in a war
nations could be made to pay for wartime damages
pardons should be granted to all accused war criminals
convicted war criminals should be given shorter sentences than normal
18
Which U.S. gov't action provided funding for veterans of the WWII to create a better educated and productive workforce?
Passage of the G.I. Bill
Passage of the National Defense Education Act
Establishment of the Peace Corps
Establishment of the Department of Veterans Affairs
19
Which Army general served as the commander of the Allies in Europe and later was elected President of the United States?
General George S. Patton
General Dwight D. Eisenhower
General Douglas MacArthur
General Omar Bradley
20
During World War II, Chester A. Nimitz served as —
Commander of the Atlantic Submarine Flotilla
Commander in Chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet
Chief of Naval Operations of the Atlantic Fleet
Commander Third Submarine Division of the Pacific
21
If you knock down the first of a row of dominoes, all the others will fall in quick order-Eisenhower had a view that
decreased foreign aid to Western Europe
less restrictive immigration policies toward Africa and Latin America
the end of European colonialism in Africa
stronger support for involvement in Southeast Asia
22
Which statement about Japanese Americans interned during World War II is most accurate?
Many lost their homes and businesses
None were allowed to serve in the U.S. military
Most were forced to return to Japan
Most were released after signing a loyalty oath
23
What unique service did many Navajo U.S. marines perform during World War II?
They served in Europe and relayed messages based on their language
They served in the Pacific and relayed messages based on their language.
They performed noncombat roles in civilian work camps
They performed noncombat roles because their religion forbade violence
24
Why did FDR establish the War Production Board and the Office of War Mobilization during WWII?
They shifted American industries to work on military output
They produced propaganda to rally public support for the war
They put limits on consumer prices to control inflation
They created a peacetime draft to enlist young men as soldiers
25
During the Cold War, Joseph McCarthy and the House Un-American Activities Committee were investigating allegations of
dishonest practices in the court system of the United States
corruption of U.S. military officials abroad
communist activity in the United States
misuse of government funding in the United States
26
In Korematsu v. US, the Supreme Court said that the removal of Japanese Americans was constitutional because
this type of action was necessary during a national emergency
there was strong evidence of Japanese sabotage on the West Coast
most Japanese Americans were not United States citizens
many Japanese Americans refused to serve in the United States armed forces
27
In the United States, the placement of Japanese Americans in relocation centers during WWII was prompted mainly by
to protect American culture from being influenced by Eastern culture
the impact of wartime fears on the attitudes of Americans
the evidence that many Japanese Americans openly supported Japan
a belief that foreigners should be returned to their native countries
28
Before the US entry into WWII, FDR and Churchill met to negotiate the Atlantic Charter, which—
determined to use atomic power against Japan.
outlined the Allied aims in the war.
created the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
proposed the Operation Overlord military invasion
29
Between the passage of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution and start of the Tet offensive, what happened in the Vietnam War?
Peace talks between South Vietnam and North Vietnam were held in Paris
The U.S. government deployed more troops to Vietnam
South Vietnam surrendered to North Vietnam
All U.S. civilians were evacuated from Vietnam
30
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution established powers for the President of the United States by giving him the ability to —
involve military forces without a formal declaration of war by Congress
declare war on another country without formal consent from Congress
launch nuclear strikes against nations that are deemed hostile
designate nations as terrorist states and freeze their assets.
31
Which of the following events gave the Allies a new stronghold in Europe?
the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor
the Battle of Midway
the Guadalcanal campaign
the D-Day invasion
32
One reason President Roosevelt’s leadership of the Lend-Lease program was considered effective is —
he implemented a widespread recovery plan to reduce U.S. unemployment
he gained new US territories that would provide a wealth of resources
he engaged US power in the war while maintaining international neutrality
he promised nations in Latin America the protection of the U.S. military
33
Which of the following is a way World War II affected immigration into the United States?
Canadians moved into California to harvest citrus fruits
Europeans moved into U.S. factories to help with production
Mexicans came to the West to harvest fruits and vegetables
Chinese came to the East Coast to help with ship production
34
How did the end of the Second World War influence the pattern of population growth in the United States?
The high casualty rate from the war contributed to reduced birth rates
The movement of women to the workforce reduced birth rates
The renewed availability of rationed foods increased individual life spans
The sudden influx of returning soldiers caused a boom in birth rates
35
How were the Korean conflict and the Vietnam War alike?
both ended without a clear victory by the United States
both involved totally communist countries
both were tests of the United States' policy of free trade
both were United Nations' police actions against aggression

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