How did the US respond to the launch of Sputnik I?

created federal agency for space exploration - NASA

What was the purpose of the House Un-American Activities Committee?

To investigate people suspected of Communist beliefs

Which benefits did the G.I. Bill of Rights offer to veterans?

Money for school, loans for houses, farms, and business

Results of the Korean War

North Korea is a communist nation, 38th Parallel is the border between N. and S. Korea, Today the Korean Peninsula is the site of tensions, UN tried to restore the sovereignty of S. Korea

What was the Cold War?

a 45-year ideological war between the U.S. and Soviet Union

What was McCarthyism?

a radical term of outlandish communist accusations

The Berlin Airlift began when?

The Soviets blocked Allied access to West Berlin

What was the fate of the Hollywood Ten?

they were imprisoned and blacklisted

Why did people move to the suburbs during the 1950's?

It was inexpensive, Wanted to make use of the GI Bill

How did television change the American Family?

TV Dinners and Communal Experience around the TV

How did typical American families respond to the nuclear war threat?

building bomb shelters and duck and cover

What was the significance of Sputnik (1957):

Prompted the US to step up science education

Why did the United States get involved in the Korean War?

to prevent the spread of communism

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1
What was the US containment policy?
Help South Korea from getting invaded by North Korea
Stop Japan from spreading
Help spread Communisms
Keep Communisms from spreading
2
How did the US respond to the launch of Sputnik I?
created Marshall plan to rebuild Europe
created defense alliance - NATO
created federal agency for space exploration - NASA
began to share technology with the Soviets
3
What was the purpose of the House Un-American Activities Committee?
To blacklist Hollywood writers
To investigate people suspected of Communist beliefs
To prosecute war criminals
To investigate all incidents of domestic terrorism
4
What was one cause of urban cities falling into poverty with people moving to the suburbs?
more people have access to public transport to work
Less demand for services
More impermeable surfaces, resulting in flooding
New housing estates at city edge affect wildlife
5
Which benefits did the G.I. Bill of Rights offer to veterans?
Monthly allowances for the unemployed
An exemption from rationing of food and gas
Guaranteed acceptance into state universities and colleges
Money for school, loans for houses, farms, and business
6
Results of the Korean War
North Korea is a communist nation
38th Parallel is the border between N. and S. Korea
Today the Korean Peninsula is the site of tensions
UN tried to restore the sovereignty of S. Korea
7
What kind of technologies did military and space exploration lead to?
moon rocks
space food
pie in the sky
the microwave and computer
8
What was the Cold War?
the Korean War
A direct war fought between the U.S. & Russian troops
a 45-year ideological war between the U.S. and Soviet Union
the Vietnam War
9
What was McCarthyism?
a television show during the 1950s
a radical term of outlandish communist accusations
a type of professional football play
the sayings and catchphrases of Joseph McCarthy
10
The Berlin Airlift began when?
The British and French had a dispute over German Zones
When America won WW2
West Berliners began fleeing into East Berlin
The Soviets blocked Allied access to West Berlin
11
What was the fate of the Hollywood Ten?
they became famous for anti-war movies
they were imprisoned and blacklisted
they became congressmen and friends with Joe McCarthy
they were executed for being Nazis
12
The Interstate Highway Act boosted the...?
Population of industrial cities
Travel vacation industry
Ease of commuting
Both A and B
13
Why did people move to the suburbs during the 1950's?
It was inexpensive
Its the model for what a traditional family should be
Wanted to make use of the GI Bill
It was a lot safer than the cities
14
How did television change the American Family?
Everyone went to the movies
Nothing changed for American families
TV Dinners and Communal Experience around the TV
Everyone went to church
15
How did typical American families respond to the nuclear war threat?
building bomb shelters and duck and cover
they ignored the threat and went about their lives
they created their own nuclear weapons
they protested the U.S. government
16
What was the significance of Sputnik (1957):
Encouraged a continuous stockpile of nuclear weapons
Showed that manned satellites could be put into space
Prompted the US to step up science education
Proved the use of Soviet spies were widespread
17
Why did the United States get involved in the Korean War?
to prevent the Soviet Union from winning the war
to get a close relationship with China
to prevent the spread of communism
to take over acres of land in North Korea
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What was the marshal plan of 1948?
plan to terminate any other world power
plan to send aid to europe
plan to contain communism
plan to aid all struggling allies

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