During the Cold War era, a superpower was

a country that had nuclear/atomic weapon capabilities

The foreign policy known as isolationism, adopted by the U.S. following World War I can best be described as:

Limiting itself in international affairs

Which of the following did the United States NOT experience following World War 1?

Destruction of cities from the aftermath of the war

What was the Red Scare?

The fear of Communism in America following WWI

What foreign policy did the United States pursue after its involvement in World War I?

The United States limited its involvement in international affairs.

All of the following were Civil Rights Activists besides

Alabama Governor George C Wallace

The belief that those born in the country are better than immigrants

Political tension/conflict between nations without direct miltiary fighting

What pro intervention argument might justify entering WWI and WWII?

the United States wanted to make the world safe for democracy.

Communism is a political and economic ideology in which

classless society, all property/wealth are communally owned-not individuals

What was the Second Red Scare?

Fearful time when Americans were afraid the U.S. would fall to communism

Select the incorrect cause for the stock market crash and/or Great Depression.

Mobsters infiltrated the government

Radio broadcasts by President FDR that kept the public informed

What does it mean to be a “world power”?

A country that has significant influence in international affairs

How did Senator Joseph McCarthy influence the Second Red Scare?

He publicly accused celebrities and politicians for being Communist

How did the United States try to utilize a foreign policy of containment in Vietnam?

Goal to stop North Vietnam from conquering South, stop spread of communism

What was the nuclear age?

Beginning in 1945 with the 1st use of atomic weapons

Despite mistreatment and discrimination, many African Americans

Supported and participated in WWII war efforts.

During the 1930s, many Americans utilized bread lines because

To obtain food during the mass unemployment and poverty that existed

During WWII, American citizens were encouraged to ration. What does rationing mean?

Conserve resources by allotting fixed amount of resources during a shortage

One of the reasons for the need to ration during WWII was

The mobilization of troops and resources for war

What was the Harlem Renaissance?

A celebration of African American culture in literature, art and music

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1
During the Cold War era, a superpower was
any nation that was prospering economically
A leader of a country that was a totalitarian leader
a country that had nuclear/atomic weapon capabilities
Leader of a country that had special privileges in other countries
2
The foreign policy known as isolationism, adopted by the U.S. following World War I can best be described as:
Limiting itself in international affairs
Leading the League of Nations to promote peace
Seizing territories from European rivals to build its empire
Paying for the rebuilding of Great Britain and France
3
During the Cold War, ___________ was Democratic while _______________ was Communist.
China, USSR
United States, USSR
USSR, United States
United States, Japan
4
Which of the following did the United States NOT experience following World War 1?
Increased presence around the world via ports/military installations
Destruction of cities from the aftermath of the war
Rising in the ranks as a world power
An economic boom
5
What was the Red Scare?
The fear of a Russian invasion in the United States
The purchase of Alaska from Russia.
The fear of Communism in America following WWI
A time in American history when Red Algae killed 400 Americans in Florida
6
During the period following WWI, intolerance, stereotypes, and fear were spread through all of the following
all
Posters and Cartoons
Governement Created Pamphlets
Speeches and newspapers
7
What foreign policy did the United States pursue after its involvement in World War I?
The United States paid for the rebuilding of Great Britain and France.
The United States led the League of Nations to promote peace.
The United States limited its involvement in international affairs.
The U.S. seized territories from European rivals to build its empire.
8
All of the following were Civil Rights Activists besides
Reverend Martin Luther King Jr.
Ruby Bridges
Rosa Parks
Alabama Governor George C Wallace
9
Era in American history during the early 20th century, when millions were unemployed and had little money is known as
The recession
The Great Depression
The roaring 20s
The Dark Ages
10
Which of the following reasons lead to the United States adopting a policy known as isolationism following World War I?
The staggering cost of fighting the war
Mourning the loss of American lives
Neither A or B
Both A and B
11
What is nativism?
The belief that those born in the country are better than immigrants
The demise of the Ku Klux Klan
The belief that Native Americans are superior to the white man
White Man’s Burden
12
What was the main cause of urban sprawl?
Electricity
The airplane
Herbert Hoover
The automobile
13
What was the highly destructive item created during the nuclear age?
Grenade
Machine gun
Atomic bomb
Flamethrower
14
What is a Cold War?
A war involving more than five countries
Political tension/conflict between nations without direct miltiary fighting
A war fought during the Winter months only
Political tension/conflict between nations that results in nuclear war
15
What pro intervention argument might justify entering WWI and WWII?
the United States wanted to make the world safe for democracy.
the United States wanted to support the Austrians and the Russians.
the United States wanted to open markets for selling goods.
the United States wanted to make English the world’s lingua franca
16
Which war were these students most likely protesting?
Korean War
Vietnam War
WWII
WWI
17
Women became more liberal during the 1920s. Which is NOT an example of this?
The flapper dress
Smoking in public
The bob
Jaywalking
18
What triggering event led the United States to enter into WWII?
The Russian Revolution
Zimmerman Telegram
The attack on Pearl Harbor
The assassination of President Kennedy
19
During the Civil Rights Era, which of the following was NOT a right African Americans were fighting for?
The end of Slavery
Equal Education Rights
Equal Voting Rights
Non-Discriminatory Housing Rights.
20
Communism is a political and economic ideology in which
classless society, all property/wealth are communally owned-not individuals
The government purchases all items for its citizens.
Private industry/business exists and competition is encouraged.
People overthrow the government in order to gain power as individuals
21
What was the Second Red Scare?
A time in America when the Soviet Union had invaded the United States
Fearful time when Americans were afraid the U.S. would fall to communism
A revolt against the American gov, led by Communist revolutionaries
A low risk pandemic, resulting from the consumption of red beans.
22
Which of the following was NOT a catalyst (cause) for the Second Red Scare
Fears of the spread of communism
John F Kennedy
Joseph McCarthy
Fears of communists infiltrating the American government.
23
Select the incorrect cause for the stock market crash and/or Great Depression.
minimal government intervention and oversight over the economy
Stock market speculation
Companies lying about their overall worth
Mobsters infiltrated the government
24
Fireside chats were:
Radio broadcasts by President FDR that kept the public informed
When families reflected on the day’s activities around the fireplace
Scary stories soldiers told each other during off days in WWII
Native American folktales passed down through generations
25
Due to advancement of technology during the inter- World war period, many people saw in an increase in
Leisure time
Wealth
Anxiety
Child labor
26
What does it mean to be a “world power”?
A country that has the most people living in it
A country that has significant influence in international affairs
A country that makes the most money
A country that has the strongest citizen
27
A treaty can best be described as:
When two nations declare war on each other
A fight between two world powers
An agreement between nations
Two powerful nations meeting in a neutral location
28
How did Senator Joseph McCarthy influence the Second Red Scare?
He blamed Eisenhower for allowing schools to teach political science
He charged the public as not doing their American duty to vote
He attempted to overthrow the government and create a communist America.
He publicly accused celebrities and politicians for being Communist
29
How did the United States try to utilize a foreign policy of containment in Vietnam?
Goal to stop North Vietnam from conquering South, stop spread of communism
U.S. goal was contain democracy and let the Soviet Union take over Vietnam
The U.S.’ goal was to defeat Vietnam so communism would no longer exist
U.S. goal was to dissolve North Vietnam so the Soviet Union would surrender
30
What was the nuclear age?
Time during WWI
The Cold War
Beginning in 1945 with the 1st use of atomic weapons
War between United Sates and Korea
31
Despite mistreatment and discrimination, many African Americans
Ran for president of the United States in 1946.
Refused to enlist into the military during WWII
Supported and participated in WWII war efforts.
Lead the fight for Hamburger Hill in Canada
32
During the 1930s, many Americans utilized bread lines because
It was a way to send bread to troops overseas
It was a way to share bread since it needed to be rationed.
To obtain food during the mass unemployment and poverty that existed
It allowed middle class Americans to feed the homeless.
33
During WWII, American citizens were encouraged to ration. What does rationing mean?
Support American troops by attending parades and rallies.
Sign up to fight in the military.
Conserve resources by allotting fixed amount of resources during a shortage
Censor what you say so that spies don’t hear American secrets
34
One of the reasons for the need to ration during WWII was
Increase in population in the United States
Increase in obesity among American citizens
The mobilization of troops and resources for war
The destruction of American crops at the hands of the Germans
35
One reason for The Great Migration was
Neither A nor B
Job opportunities in the north
Jim Crow laws of the south
Both A and B
36
What was the result of the Korean War Conflict?
North Korea surrendered to South Korea
Conflict ended in stalemate
Victory for South Korea
Victory for Communist Chinese
37
What was the Harlem Renaissance?
A celebration of African American culture in literature, art and music
A revolution in Harlem caused by the police brutality
None of the above
A revival of white supremacy following the success of the KKK.

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