Before the US entered WWII, what influenced public opinion in support of the Allies?

Germany's attacks on U.S. ships

JFK responded to reports that the Soviet Union was constructing missile sites in Cuba by —

ordering a naval blockade of Cuba

Why did Chicano migrant workers establish the United Farm Workers?

To obtain fair wages and improve labor conditions

Using the graph and reading above, the arms race between Russia and the U.S. __________ .

never really ended though the Cold War is over.

As a result of the Berlin Airlift, the United States was able to —

bypass Soviet blockade without provoking a military conflict

From Fidel Castro's point of view, what caused the Cuban Missile crisis?

the desire by the U.S. to control the hemisphere

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of the Berlin Airlift?

to transport necessary supplies to West Germany

During the 1960s, most advances in the U.S. space program resulted directly from the need to—

surpass the Soviet space technology.

As a result of the Berlin Airlift, the United States was able to —

bypass a Soviet blockade without provoking military conflict

Communism was the cause of the arms race between Russia and the US. What BEST supports this?

America thought if one country went communist others follow

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1
Before the US entered WWII, what influenced public opinion in support of the Allies?
Japan's blockades of U.S. ports
Italy's suspension of U.S. imports
Germany's attacks on U.S. ships
Russia's threats on U.S. leaders
2
JFK responded to reports that the Soviet Union was constructing missile sites in Cuba by —
ordering a naval blockade of Cuba
asking Congress to declare war on Cuba
seeking UN approval for economic sanctions against Cuba
authorizing military strikes on strategic targets in Cuba
3
Why did Chicano migrant workers establish the United Farm Workers?
To change citizenship requirements
To exert influence on foreign policy
To attain the right to vote in federal elections
To obtain fair wages and improve labor conditions
4
Which theme formed the basis of the Chicano Mural Movement?
Assimilation
Environmental preservation
Cultural pride
Education
5
Using the graph and reading above, the arms race between Russia and the U.S. __________ .
was never really as dangerous as many thought.
ended with the breakup of the Soviet Union.
never really ended though the Cold War is over.
began with World War I and continues today.
6
As a result of the Berlin Airlift, the United States was able to —
bypass Soviet blockade without provoking a military conflict
transport Polish refugees to safety
intimidate Soviet leaders by demonstrating military power
prevent the Nazi Party from reorganizing
7
Which would be the best source to find out why Adolph Hitler hated Jewish and Slavic people?
Old Testament
Das Kapital
Mien Kampf
None of the above
8
From Fidel Castro's point of view, what caused the Cuban Missile crisis?
the Soviet Union's desire to control the hemisphere
the desire by the U.S. to control the hemisphere
the Russian placement of missiles in Cuba
none of the above
9
The tension in the Cold War was increased by the space race. Who actually sent the first ship?
Great Britain
Soviet Union
Germany
United States
10
Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of the Berlin Airlift?
to send East German refugees to other countries
to transport necessary supplies to West Germany
to return East German prisoners of war to their homes
to evacuate wounded soldiers from West Germany
11
Which battle gave the Allies the advantage in the Pacific Theater?
Battle of Leyte Gulf
Battle of the Bulge
Battle of Bataan
Battle of Midway
12
During the 1960s, most advances in the U.S. space program resulted directly from the need to—
establish the first space station.
initiate international nuclear testing.
expand United Nations defense systems.
surpass the Soviet space technology.
13
As a result of the Berlin Airlift, the United States was able to —
prevent the Nazi Party from reorganizing
transport Polish refugees to safety
intimidate Soviets by demonstrating superior military power
bypass a Soviet blockade without provoking military conflict
14
Communism was the cause of the arms race between Russia and the US. What BEST supports this?
American professors were teaching and promoting communism.
US thought one company sold to communist others would follow
America thought if one country went communist others follow
American unions were associated with communist organizations
15
What year did the Stock Market crash occur?
1920
1928
1929
1918

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