Which symbolic reason was Nuremberg chosen to be the location for trying major war criminals?

Nuremberg was considered the birthplace of Nazi army

The result of the Marshall Plan aid to Western European countries was

the recipient nations underwent a huge economic recovery

The "Manhattan Project" was the code name for

U.S. plans to make an atomic bomb

Which statement BEST describes the military structure of NATO during the Cold War?

member countries had input into NATO's military strategies

This WW2 poster is suggesting that

freedom of speech might have its limits in times of war

Ethel & Julius Rosenberg are MOST known for which of these events?

their conviction for spying with the Soviets

Why was 1948 a pivotal year for the U.S with their involvement in the Middle-East?

The U.S was the 1st to recognize the independent Israel

The Neutrality Acts (1936-39) held that the U.S.

would not sell war material nor give loans to any nation

Which of these BEST describes a primary rationale for the creation of the UN?

to prevent the outbreak of aggressive wars, to ensure that the poor nations wouldn't be exploited

What is the Holocaust?

planned murder of Jews, gypsies, communists and others

Who were the Tuskegee Airmen?

the first AA pilots in the U.S. Armed Forces

The Final Solution refers to

Hitler's plan to eliminate Jewish people in Germany

Which of these took place bc of Greece and Turkey's attempts to resist Communism?

Truman announced the "Truman Doctrine" to aid such countries

President Truman decided to use the atomic bomb on Japan because

it would prevent thousands of deaths caused by Japan

After the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1 in 1957, the U.S. responded by

increasing funds to its own space program

In order to break the Soviet blockade against West Berlin, the U.S. & Britain

began an airlift designed to keep West Berlin supplied goods

America responded to the launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union by

creating NASA and passing the National Defense Ed Act

This photo depicts women learning welding in the 1940s. It shows that women....

were needed for the war effort in WW2

What was the immediate effect of the U.S using the atomic bomb in 1945?

it made Japan surrender and ended WW2

The location shown in the picture is significant bc the 38th Parallel marked the

dividing line between North & South Korea

What effect did the Korean War have on the governments of North and South Korea?

the war did not change the governments

As fascist leaders such as Mussolini and Hitler strengthened their rule, most U.S citizens

wanted to remain free from the political affairs of Europe

What was the Fair Employment Act?

prohibited racial discrimination in the defense industry

The United Nations adopted which of these documents after WW2?

the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

What is the significance of the photo in relation to the Cold War?

how ppl fears led to ways to protect against nuclear attacks

Which of these was a cause of the Korean War?

N Korea embraced communism and S Korea - democracy

How does this map illustrate the change in power experienced in Europe and the world after WW2?

balance of power had major changes between the US and Soviet

The "Domino Theory" during the post-WWII era held that

if one country falls to communist others around it would too

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1
Which symbolic reason was Nuremberg chosen to be the location for trying major war criminals?
The Palace of Justice was undamaged by allied bombing
a large prison was part of the complex
Berlin had been almost completely destroyed by allid bombing
Nuremberg was considered the birthplace of Nazi army
2
This comic book from 1947 is an example of
art that suggests social conformity
a history of the Cold War
literature banned during McCarthyism
a work of propaganda
3
The result of the Marshall Plan aid to Western European countries was
communist influence increased in the recipient countries
recipient nations were in bitter competition w one another
the recipient nations underwent a huge economic recovery
the U.S economy was nearly bankrupted
4
With which aspect of American life in the 1950s was Alger Hiss MOSTLY associated with?
the Korean War
Truman's Fair Deal
Civil Rights Movement
the Second Red Scare
5
The "Manhattan Project" was the code name for
U.S. plans to make an atomic bomb
Allied plan to invade Europe
German use of Jet aircraft
U.S. plan to invade Japan
6
Senator Joseph McCarthy was BEST known for his involvement in
supporting the Bolsheviks after WW1
opposing the U.S effort in the Vietnam War
the presidential election of 1960
the Red Scare following WW2
7
Which statement BEST describes the military structure of NATO during the Cold War?
Southern European countries were prevented from leading role
member countries had input into NATO's military strategies
The Soviets blocked NATO's attempts to improve the military
the organization was led exclusively by the U.S
8
Which event would have FIRST caused the U.S to begin reversing its Neutrality Acts?
Germany's invasion of Poland
Japan's invasion of the Philippines
Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor
Germany's attack on London
9
She was the only AA woman present at the founding of the UN and a rep for the NAACP....
Barbara Jordan
Fannie Lou Hamer
Miss Jane Pitman
Mary McLeod Bethune
10
What country found itself divided into a communist and non-communist zone after WW2?
United States
Germany
Canada
Thailand
11
The increase of the size of the military in the years between 150-1955 would most likely be....
the Cuban Missile Crisis
U.S. involvement in Korea
The Vietnam conflict
U.S involvement in WW2
12
This WW2 poster is suggesting that
ppl who talk bad about the war should be punished
workers in war should work as many shifts as possible
freedom of speech might have its limits in times of war
merely talking about issues involving the war is traitorous
13
The first man-made object to be launched into space was
Glasnost
Apollo 13
Sputnik 1
Apollo 1
14
Ethel & Julius Rosenberg are MOST known for which of these events?
their conviction for spying with the Soviets
the plot to assassinate JFK
their kidnapping and murder of the Lindbergh baby
their cooperation with the Nazi government
15
The rationing of tires shown in this photo is MOST likely caused by
the lack of imported rubber
too many consumers, not enough tires
shortages caused by WW2
a rubber shortage due to the Rubber Strike of 1932
16
Why was 1948 a pivotal year for the U.S with their involvement in the Middle-East?
The U.S was the 1st to recognize the independent Israel
the US helped to break the Soviet blockade of the Suez Canal
the U.S began drilling for oil in the Arabian Peninsula
the U.S allied with Iraq in its war with Iran
17
The Neutrality Acts (1936-39) held that the U.S.
would stay out of European discussions to contain Hitler
would not sell war material nor give loans to any nation
would stay out of WW1
would try to prevent a war in Europe
18
Which of these BEST describes a primary rationale for the creation of the UN?
to prevent the outbreak of aggressive wars
to monitor the economic growth of former colonies
to establish a government for the entire world
to ensure that the poor nations wouldn't be exploited
19
What is the Holocaust?
planned murder of Jews, gypsies, communists and others
internment of Japanese-Americans in the U.S during WW2
treatment of Chinese people by Japan in the 1930s
bombing of the interior regions of Germany by Allied bombers
20
Who were the Tuskegee Airmen?
the first integrated combat unit in the U.S. Army
the first AA pilots in the U.S. Armed Forces
the first American pilots in the U.S Air Force
the first AA mechanics in the armed services
21
The Final Solution refers to
Germany's plan ti win WW2
Hitler's plan to eliminate Jewish people in Germany
the clause in the Treaty of Versailles to create League of N
The Allies Plan to win WW1
22
Which of these took place bc of Greece and Turkey's attempts to resist Communism?
Truman announced the "Truman Doctrine" to aid such countries
Soviet & U.S. troops fought in the Mediterranean
Truman approved a covert operation to kill communist leaders
Poland, Czech, and Romanian troops joined in the resistance
23
Which of these countries was a member of the Warsaw Pact during the Cold War?
Finland
Hungary
Denmark
Norway
24
According to the map, which area would have received the most aid under the Lend-Lease Act?
New Zealand
Britain
India
China
25
President Truman decided to use the atomic bomb on Japan because
he believed it would convince Hitler to surrender
Congress could not fund an invasion of the Japanese mainland
it would prevent thousands of deaths caused by Japan
it was the last hope of the U.S. winning the war
26
This photo shows U.S residents at an internment camp during WW2. These ppl were most likely
German-Americans
Italian-Americans
Chinese-Americans
Japanese-Americans
27
After the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1 in 1957, the U.S. responded by
attempting to shoot it down with missiles
increasing funds to its own space program
buying their rocket technology
blockading East Berlin
28
In order to break the Soviet blockade against West Berlin, the U.S. & Britain
instituted an economic boycott of all Soviet goods
broke off all diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union
began an airlift designed to keep West Berlin supplied goods
blockaded Cuba in retaliation to Soviet actions
29
America responded to the launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union by
boycotting the 1958 Summer Olympics
creating NASA and passing the National Defense Ed Act
increasing government funding for the Navy
deploying military forces to eastern Europe
30
Which technology was a product of the arms race following WW2?
the atomic bomb
the radio
the hydrogen bomb
the tank
31
The House Un-American Activities Commission (HUAC) gained attention for its investigation of
Richard Nixon impeachment charges
Communism within the U.S
the treatment of Japanese-Americans during WW2
Bill Clinton lying to the jury
32
The development of the hydrogen bomb in 1954 escalated tensions during
WW2
the Cold War
the Gulf War
WW1
33
Which is the best example of the U.S use of humanitarian aid as a tool of diplomacy?
the Monroe Doctrine
The Truman Doctrine
the Marshall Plan
the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
34
This photo depicts women learning welding in the 1940s. It shows that women....
were needed for the war effort in WW2
were not allowed into academic institutions
had achieved educational equality
were treated as second class citizens in America
35
What was the immediate effect of the U.S using the atomic bomb in 1945?
massive Kamikaze-style attacks from the Japanese military
it made Japan surrender and ended WW2
Germany surrendered and stopped the Soviets from occupying
it gave the U.S military a base to launch an invasion on Jap
36
The location shown in the picture is significant bc the 38th Parallel marked the
dividing line between North & South Korea
border between North Korea & China
location of the capital of North Korea
main trade route between North & South Korea
37
What effect did the Korean War have on the governments of North and South Korea?
North Korea turned to democracy
South Korea turned to communism
the war led to anarchy in both nations
the war did not change the governments
38
This cartoon is suggesting that the League of Nations would
limit the U.S sovereign powers
drag the United States into foreign wars
lead to the defeat of the Central Powers in WW1
cause the U.S to lose WW1
39
As fascist leaders such as Mussolini and Hitler strengthened their rule, most U.S citizens
didn't know Europe was experiencing political strife
lobbied Congress to send aid to Poland & France
wanted to remain free from the political affairs of Europe
considered joining the military to prevent foreign invasion
40
During WW2, people were MOST likely to relocate to find work in what part of the U.S?
the Deep South
the Sun Belt
the Midwest
the Pacific Coast
41
What is the most appropriate title for this timeline?
WW2
Vietnam War
Philippine Annexation
Korean War
42
Which term best describes the foreign policy of both President Truman and Lyndon Johnson?
isolationism
containment
collectivism
appeasement
43
What was the Fair Employment Act?
none of the above
prohibited racial discrimination in the defense industry
All U.S. citizens could work abroad
U.S. aliens and citizens could get jobs within the U.S.
44
When war erupted in Europe in 1939, the response of the United States was
to assist only Britain
to remain neutral
to send troops to Europe, but not engage in battle
to immediately commit combat troops to European front
45
The United Nations adopted which of these documents after WW2?
United States Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
Emancipation Proclamation
the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
46
What is the significance of the photo in relation to the Cold War?
how Americans tried to cope with Soviet invasions
how ppl fears led to ways to protect against nuclear attacks
how Americans protected the family during bomb raids
how ppl protected themselves from radiation fallout
47
Which of these was a cause of the Korean War?
N Korea established a blockade to stop goods from S Korea
S Korea rejected American policies supported by N Korea
N Korea embraced communism and S Korea - democracy
South Korea entered into a treaty with China
48
FDR signed a bill that would allow him to sell, loan, or give war material to fight Axis forces
Destroyers for Bases Agreement
European Recovery Program
Lend-Lease Act
Cash & Carry Act
49
How does this map illustrate the change in power experienced in Europe and the world after WW2?
the balance of power shifted solely to the U.S
the balance of power was shared equally between the Allies
balance of power had major changes between the US and Soviet
the balance of power shifted back to Roman Empire days
50
The "Domino Theory" during the post-WWII era held that
if one southern state repeal segregation laws so will others
the youth of the U.S. were quickly losing morals
if one country falls to communist others around it would too
once humans land on the moon so will exploring other planets
51
As part of the containment policy during the Cold War the U.S hoped to keep communist influence
south of the Yalu River
north of the 38th parallel
south of the Mekong Delta
north of the 17th parallel
52
During Hitler's rise to power, he gained popularity and helped stir anti-semitic feelings by
destroying the rule of law in Germany to seek retribution
blaming the Jews for their economic failures
convincing Germans that the U.S was responsible for hardship
making the Germans think the Soviets were going to attack
53
Which of these statements is an accurate fact about the chart?
Americans were getting tired of warfare
U.S defense spending declined after 1953
the U.S spent too much money on defense during this period
The U.S congress jeopardized the country's security

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