Why did the U.S. feel the need to back South Korea during the Korean War?

To prevent the spread of communism

What was McCarthyism that caused fear to spread among many Americans?

An improper use of communist accusations against Americans

What was the Berlin Airlift?

Effort to supply West Berlin after the Soviets blockaded it

What were the differences in gender role expectations for men and women in the 1950s?

Men expected to work while women to be homemakers

What did it mean if you were Blacklisted?

You were prevented from working due to suspected communist ties

. What was the Containment Policy and Marshall Plan? What did these do toward stopping the spread of communism?

Limit Soviet expansion/ give economic aid to rebuild European nations

What is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)? What was their purpose during the Cold War?

An alliance to defend against Soviet aggression

What were the Baby Boomers known for?

A significant increase in birth rates after WWII

What are two ways suburban growth had an impact on America?

Expanded middle-class communities and greater dependence on automobiles

What was the 38th Parallel?

The dividing line between North and South Korea

What was the U.S. trying to contain the spread of and why?

Communism, to stop Soviet influence

Why did Americans fear the spread of communism in the world but also in the U.S.?

They believed it threatened personal freedoms and democracy

Why did Douglas MacArthur get fired from his military position in the Korean War?

He defied Truman’s orders and wanted to escalate the war

What were two reasons for the increase in consumer spending during the 1950s?

Increase of suburbs and the rise of credit purchasing

What was the House Un-American Activities Committee?

A committee that investigated communist influence

What was the purpose of the G.I. Bill towards WWII veterans?

Help veterans transition into civilian life

What was the Iron Curtain after WWII?

A division between communist and non-communist countries

What were two of the three major spy cases to occur in the U.S. during the early parts of the Cold War?

The Rosenberg case and the Alger Hiss case

What were the Cold War tensions about?

Political and military rivalry between the U.S. and the Soviets

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1
Why did the U.S. feel the need to back South Korea during the Korean War?
To support the Soviet Union’s influence in Asia
To establish a U.S. military base in North Korea
To prevent the spread of communism
To gain control of Korean natural resources
2
What was McCarthyism that caused fear to spread among many Americans?
An improper use of communist accusations against Americans
A military strategy during the Cold War
A new form of government
A treaty with the Soviet Union
3
What was the Berlin Airlift?
The division of Germany into two separate nations
A Soviet plan to take over Berlin
Effort to supply West Berlin after the Soviets blockaded it
A military invasion of East Berlin
4
What were the differences in gender role expectations for men and women in the 1950s?
Women had more career opportunities than men
Gender roles became completely equal
Men expected to work while women to be homemakers
Men were encouraged to stay at home while women worked
5
What did it mean if you were Blacklisted?
You were prevented from working due to suspected communist ties
You were sent to prison for tax fraud
You were promoted in government
You were given a military honor
6
. What was the Containment Policy and Marshall Plan? What did these do toward stopping the spread of communism?
Limit Soviet expansion/ give economic aid to rebuild European nations
They created a trade agreement with Eastern Europe
They helped the Soviet Union rebuild after WWII
7
What is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)? What was their purpose during the Cold War?
A trade organization between North America and Europe
An alliance to defend against Soviet aggression
A treaty that ended WWII
8
What were the Baby Boomers known for?
A decline in population growth
A significant increase in birth rates after WWII
Activism towards a Communist government
9
What are two ways suburban growth had an impact on America?
Led to economic decline and reduced consumer spending
Decreased housing demands and reduced traffic
Increased city populations and improved farming
Expanded middle-class communities and greater dependence on automobiles
10
What was the 38th Parallel?
The dividing line between North and South Korea
A military code used during the Cold War
A trade route between Europe and Asia
The border between North and South Vietnam
11
What was the U.S. trying to contain the spread of and why?
Monarchy, to promote democracy
Socialism, to protect U.S. businesses
Fascism, to prevent another world war
Communism, to stop Soviet influence
12
Why did Americans fear the spread of communism in the world but also in the U.S.?
They believed it threatened personal freedoms and democracy
They wanted stronger relations with the Soviet Union
They thought communism would improve the economy
They feared another war with Germany
13
Why did Douglas MacArthur get fired from his military position in the Korean War?
He supported communist leaders in Korea
He defied Truman’s orders and wanted to escalate the war
He refused to fight against North Korea
He was accused of being a Soviet spy
14
What were two reasons for the increase in consumer spending during the 1950s?
Economic recession and job shortages
Increase of suburbs and the rise of credit purchasing
Inflation and increased government taxes
The Great Depression and war rationing
15
What was the House Un-American Activities Committee?
A department that promoted democracy abroad
A committee that regulated immigration policies
A committee that investigated communist influence
A group that enforced racial segregation
16
What was the purpose of the G.I. Bill towards WWII veterans?
It forced veterans to return to active duty
It created jobs only in the military
Help veterans transition into civilian life
It provided military equipment to veterans
17
What was the Iron Curtain after WWII?
A division between communist and non-communist countries
A physical wall separating Eastern and Western Europe
A physical wall separating Eastern and Western Europe
A Soviet defense strategy
18
What were two of the three major spy cases to occur in the U.S. during the early parts of the Cold War?
The Bay of Pigs and the U-2 Spy Plane Incident
The Rosenberg case and the Alger Hiss case
The Watergate Scandal and the Iran-Contra Affair
The Pentagon Papers and the Teapot Dome Scandal
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What were the Cold War tensions about?
Economic struggles between Asia and the U.S.
Political and military rivalry between the U.S. and the Soviets
Territorial disputes between the U.S. and Europe
Trade conflicts between the U.S. and Latin America

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