What was the main purpose of the GI Bill passed by Congress shortly before the end of WW II?

to provide economic aid to veterans

During the Korean War, Pres. Harry Truman removed Gen. Douglas MacArthur from command:

called for an immediate end to the war

During the 1950's, United States foreign policy was shaped by

the emergence of two world superpowers

To stop the further spread of communism

What two nations fought the Cold War?

United States and the Soviet Union

McCarthyism of the early 1950's

damage to the reputations of many innocent people

What was the purpose of Truman Doctrine?

To stop the spread of communism

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1
What was the main purpose of the GI Bill passed by Congress shortly before the end of WW II?
to expand career opportunities in the military
to contain the spread of international communism
to provide economic aid to veterans
to offer low-interest loans to the defense industry
2
Which Eastern European nation was behind the Iron Curtain?
Vietnam
Afghanistan
Poland
Cuba
3
Who benefited from the Marshall Plan with economic aid?
Western Europe
South America
Middle East
Asia
4
During the Korean War, Pres. Harry Truman removed Gen. Douglas MacArthur from command:
called for an immediate end to the war
refused to serve under the United Nations
lacked the experience to provide wartime leadership
threatened con. principle of civilian control of military
5
During the 1950's, United States foreign policy was shaped by
a return to pre–World War II isolationism
the emergence of two world superpowers
the principle of nonalignment
a willingness to compromise with communist nations
6
What is containment?
To promote nationalism
To install democracy in communist nations
To stop the further spread of communism
To avoid war
7
In 1958, the United States gov't increased spending on science education and research
installation of Soviet missiles in Cuba
launching of Sputnik
in reaction to the U-2 incident
creation of the Warsaw Pact
8
What two nations fought the Cold War?
Italy and Germany
Britain and France
United States and the Soviet Union
Pakistan and India
9
McCarthyism of the early 1950's
increased discrimination against returning veterans
the end of the arms race
resulted in reduced spending on national defense
damage to the reputations of many innocent people
10
The formation of the (NATO) & (SEATO) were attempts by the United States & other nations
decrease the number of nuclear weapons
to provide economic aid to poor nations
increase tariff rates between members
create mutual defense pacts
11
What was the purpose of Truman Doctrine?
To stop the spread of communism
To stop imperialism
To prevent war
To aid Asia
12
What term refers to the division between Eastern and Western Europe?
The Great Wall
The Berlin Wall
The Iron Curtain
Dome of the Rock

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Unit 6 Cold War Quiz Review

12 termsStudBud Administration214 plays

Flashcards12 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 12

Answers

1
What was the main purpose of the GI Bill passed by Congress shortly before the end of WW II?
to expand career opportunities in the military
to contain the spread of international communism
to provide economic aid to veterans
to offer low-interest loans to the defense industry
2
Which Eastern European nation was behind the Iron Curtain?
Vietnam
Afghanistan
Poland
Cuba
3
Who benefited from the Marshall Plan with economic aid?
Western Europe
South America
Middle East
Asia
4
During the Korean War, Pres. Harry Truman removed Gen. Douglas MacArthur from command:
called for an immediate end to the war
refused to serve under the United Nations
lacked the experience to provide wartime leadership
threatened con. principle of civilian control of military
5
During the 1950's, United States foreign policy was shaped by
a return to pre–World War II isolationism
the emergence of two world superpowers
the principle of nonalignment
a willingness to compromise with communist nations
6
What is containment?
To promote nationalism
To install democracy in communist nations
To stop the further spread of communism
To avoid war
7
In 1958, the United States gov't increased spending on science education and research
installation of Soviet missiles in Cuba
launching of Sputnik
in reaction to the U-2 incident
creation of the Warsaw Pact
8
What two nations fought the Cold War?
Italy and Germany
Britain and France
United States and the Soviet Union
Pakistan and India
9
McCarthyism of the early 1950's
increased discrimination against returning veterans
the end of the arms race
resulted in reduced spending on national defense
damage to the reputations of many innocent people
10
The formation of the (NATO) & (SEATO) were attempts by the United States & other nations
decrease the number of nuclear weapons
to provide economic aid to poor nations
increase tariff rates between members
create mutual defense pacts
11
What was the purpose of Truman Doctrine?
To stop the spread of communism
To stop imperialism
To prevent war
To aid Asia
12
What term refers to the division between Eastern and Western Europe?
The Great Wall
The Berlin Wall
The Iron Curtain
Dome of the Rock