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1
Why were developments like Levittown built in the United States beginning in the late 1940s?
To encourage African Americans to move from the cities to the suburbs.
To provide affordable housing for returning veterans
To replace older suburbs that had fallen into decay.
To temporarily house refugees displaced by World War II.
2
What was the Truman Doctrine developed to contain?
communism
militarism
fascism
nationalism
3
Elvis Presley & Jerry Lee Lewis were some of the first artists in which type of music?
Western swing
Dixieland jazz
Rock and Roll
Big-band jazz
4
Many members of the movie industry were blacklisted during the Cold War era.
True
False
5
Which of the following events contributed to the rise of McCarthyism?
North Korea's Soviet backed army invades South Korea
Communist forces declare victory in the Chinese Civil War
Congress passes the McCarran Internal Security Act
Soviet Union expodes its first atomic bomb
6
Why was the Tet Offensive a major turning point in the Vietnam War?
It forced the French government to increase troop levels.
It led to political negotiations with Ho Chi Minh’s government.
It proved that the United States could win the war.
It changed the minds of many war supporters in the United States.
7
Which US government action was most consistent with the principles of the Truman Doctrine?
creating a congressional committee to investigate communist activity
providing economic support to Greece due to an attempted communist takeover
increasing military spending to eliminate the gap with the Soviet Union
establishing a naval blockade of Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis
8
Which belief helped define the Beat Generation?
Respect for the environment
Support for the Vietnam War
Rejection of conformity
Opposition to globalization
9
Senator Joseph McCarthy used the fear of communism to increase his political prominence.
False
True
10
The post WWII era saw new musical genres emerging that represented different cultures.
True
False
11
The emergence of rock 'n' roll in the 1950s, which rapidly became very popular, illustrated
The influence of African American musical styles in American culture
The evolution of classical music in the United States.
The growing unrest in the U.S. resulting from an economic downturn.
The embrace of traditional values among America's youth.
12
Which of the following conclusions can be drawn based on tyour knowledge of the Truman Doctrine and American history?
Despite victory in World War II the US turned its attention to a new threat
most European countries were weary of the US being a global superpower
The US' victory in World War II allowed us to focus on domestic affairs
Allied powers abandoned the US in its quest to combat ideological enemies
13
What is the definition of “domino theory” as introduced by President Eisenhower?
The military-industrial complex was growing in strength.
Europe could only be rebuilt from World War II one country at a time.
One country becoming communist would cause border nations to follow.
More third world countries were acquiring nuclear weapons.
14
What were protesters referencing when they chanted “Hey! Hey! LBJ! How many kids did you kill today?”
The cover up of the Pentagon Papers.
President Johnson desegregating schools in the U.S.
President Johnson increased draft calls during the Vietnam War.
Conspiracy theories behind the assassination of President JFK.
15
How did the United States attempt to fulfill the goals of the Truman Doctrine?
by increasing immigration to the United States
by extending economic aid to European countries
by increasing trade between Europe and the United States
by establishing an alliance between Turkey and Greece
16
Which post-World War II event met the goal of cooperation between nations wishing to eliminate tyranny in the world?
The Berlin Airlift
The Marshall Plan
The formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
The establishment of the United Nations
17
Senator Joseph McCarthy fell from grace over further unsubstantiated claims of communists working in
the US Army.
the United Nations.
the Truman Administration.
the entertainment industry.
18
The Truman Doctrine, Marshal Plan, and Korean War are all results of which foreign policy term?
Imperialism
Appeasement
Conatainment
Isolationism
19
The House of Un-American activities was in response to
the decisions of the Potsdam Conference
the beginning of the Korean War
the completion of the Manhattan Project
the increase of Cold War tensions
20
The loyalty oath California state employees were required to sign in the 1950s was representative of
state-level efforts to challenge federal propaganda during the Red Scare
fears that news of the Russian Revolution would inspire riots
concerns regarding the global impact of Soviet reforms
government crackdowns on personal freedoms due to Cold War paranoia
21
Which congressional committee did Joseph McCarthy use for most of his investigations?
House Committee on Internal Security
House Un-American Activities Committee
Senate Internal Security Subcommittee
Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations
22
Which strategy was adopted by the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War
foreign colonial occupation
mutually assured destruction
flexible response
containment policy
23
In 1947, this man became the first African American to play Major League Baseball in the modern era.
Jackie Robinson
Thurgood Marshall
Josh Gibson
Satchel Paige
24
What was the purpose of the Truman Doctrine?
to secure natural resources in imperial holdings
to prevent the spread of communism in foreign countries
to help governments at risk of defaulting on debts
to aid nations experiencing widespread famine
25
How did the trial of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg affect American society?
by weakening support for the work of Joseph McCarthy
by increasing the public's fear of a nuclear attack
by increasing the public's fear of an economic collapse
by weakening support for US involvement in Vietnam
26
Which is a
FALSE
statement about post World War II culture?
Sports became more popular as television broadcasted games.
Sports leagues were racially integrated two decades after.
Television shows focused on white families in suburbs.
People had fears about Communism and new technology.
27
Why was the Cuban Missile Crisis a serious global concern?
The events polluted major sources of drinking water.
The events allowed communist supporters to take power in Cuba.
The events almost led to the outbreak of nuclear war.
The events brought an end to the US-Soviet alliance.
28
Which event involved the training of Cuban exiles by the Central Intelligence Agency?
the U.S. embargo of Cuban goods
the Cuban seizure of U.S. businesses
the Cuban Missile Crisis
the Bay of Pigs Invasion of Cuba
29
What was the eventual effect of the constitutional issue raised by the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution?
A resolution required the legislative branch to authorize troop deployments
An amendment was proposed to allow the president to officially declare war.
The legislative branch was given the power to override executive orders.
The president’s role as chief diplomat was limited by the courts.
30
What was one way the U.S. government responded to the concern of defeat in the Vietnam war?
It petitioned the United Nations for military support.
It expanded the draft to increase the size of the U.S. military.
It ordered the withdrawal of U.S. forces.
It began negotiations with the United Nations to end the conflict.
