Cold War, and the 1950s Review

Which military alliance was meant to protect western nations from the threat of communism?

Who was at the center of the Red Scare and communist witch hunts of the 1950s?

Which is an example of a push factor for Mexican Immigration between 1940-1960

What 1950s trend was NOT a sign of the prosperity during the decade?

Which disease was eradicated (ended) with a new vaccine developed in the 1950s?

Which government program helped western Europe rebuild after WWII?

This event occurred when communists crossed the 38th parallel, forcing UN to act.

American government agency that spied on Soviets and others outside of our country.

What 1950s construction project was the largest government project in American history?

Which of the following nations was NOT directly involved in the Korean War?

This term was coined by Winston Churchill to describe the line between East & West Europe.

This man was a Communist leader of China who won the support of the peasants, not the US.

Who was President for most of the 1950s?

Who investigated communist influence in politics, education and Hollywood?

Which US president proposed the creation of the UN to take the place of the League of Nations?

What event showed the US that the Soviets were ahead of us technologically?

How did the Korean War end, where neither side won nor lost?

What two ideologies opposed each other in the Cold War?

Our president proposed this, to help keep Turkey and Greece free from communism.

Which of the following was NOT a world leader during the Cold War?

Which of the following was NOT a component of the U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War?

Fear of communists in America.

What is the idea that spread in the 1950s where people need to buy material goods and services?

Who was the King of Rock'n'Roll?

Which military alliance was meant to protect communist countries from outside threats?

What two franchises of the 1950s revolutionized American businesses?

What event ended the Cold War thaw of the late 1950s?

Which is an example of urban renewal?

What was the first satellite in history?

What group of writers preached nonconformity and social revolution in the 1950s?

Massive dropping of food to keep Berlin afloat.