The Tet Offensive in 1968 caused many Americans to--

question the stability of the war effort in Vietnam

The Truman Doctrine was originally designed to--

contain Communism by giving aid to Greece and Turkey

During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union--

formed competing military alliances

According to Domino Theory, if South Vietnam fell to communism, then--

neighboring countries would soon follow

Which is the best explanation for U.S. involvement in the Korean War?

American leaders wanted to resist Communist aggression

How did President Kennedy respond to Soviet plans to install nuclear missiles in Cuba in 1962?

He placed a blockade around Cuba and threatened war

Which statement best summarizes the primary goal of NATO?

to unite Western Europe in response to Communist aggression

President Eisenhower favored policies of massive retaliation and brinkmanship because--

they were more economically efficient

All of the following contributed to the Vietnam anti-war movement EXCEPT--

the passing of the War Powers Act

The successful launching of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957 sparked--

a competition between the U.S. and Soviets in technology

Which conclusion about the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s is most valid?

Civil disobedience brought about legislative changes

The term "McCarthyism" is sometimes used to describe--

accusing people of subversive acts without evidence

What constitutional issue was raised by President Johnson's Great Society?

How much should the government do in helping the poor?

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Practice and review questions for the US History STAAR EOC regarding the following topics: Cold War, Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam.

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1
The Tet Offensive in 1968 caused many Americans to--
call for the re-election of President Lyndon B. Johnson
question the stability of the war effort in Vietnam
become entirely apathetic and disinterested in the war
enlist in the military
2
The Truman Doctrine was originally designed to--
contain Communism by giving aid to Greece and Turkey
use the UN to eliminate threats posed by the Soviets
stop the use of nuclear weapons
rebuild Korea by extending economic aid
3
During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union--
formed competing military alliances
refused to trade with each other
broke all diplomatic ties
clashed over control of the Mediterranean Sea
4
According to Domino Theory, if South Vietnam fell to communism, then--
anti-Communist forces would win it back
large numbers of refugees would seek U.S. entry
the United Nations would be forced to intervene
neighboring countries would soon follow
5
Which is the best explanation for U.S. involvement in the Korean War?
Americans felt Korea was an essential partner in world trade
President Truman wanted to unify Korea into one nation
American leaders wanted to resist Communist aggression
General MacArthur had a plan to overthrow Communist China
6
How did President Kennedy respond to Soviet plans to install nuclear missiles in Cuba in 1962?
He negotiated an agreement with Fidel Castro
He had the army seize control of Cuba
He placed a blockade around Cuba and threatened war
He attacked the missile silos with strategic air strikes
7
Which statement best summarizes the primary goal of NATO?
to bring greater equality to the economies in Europe
to halt the spread of Communist aggression in Asia
to aid those trying to flee Communist oppression in Europe
to unite Western Europe in response to Communist aggression
8
President Eisenhower favored policies of massive retaliation and brinkmanship because--
they provided the safest environment for Americans
they were more economically efficient
U.S. troops were often poorly trained and ineffective
the Soviets did not have nuclear technology
9
All of the following contributed to the Vietnam anti-war movement EXCEPT--
the passing of the War Powers Act
the release of the Pentagon Papers
the inequity of the draft
the massacre at My Lai
10
The successful launching of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957 sparked--
the Cold War with the United States
Soviet aggression in Eastern Europe
disarmament discussions between the Superpowers
a competition between the U.S. and Soviets in technology
11
Martin Luther King Jr.'s belief that "an unjust law is no law at all" shows his support for--
separation of church and state
Jim Crow Laws
civil disobedience
Social Darwinism
12
Which conclusion about the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s is most valid?
Civil disobedience brought about legislative changes
The movement failed to inspire other groups
Equality had nearly been achieved by the end of the decade
The movement began violently but ended more peacefullyI
13
The term "McCarthyism" is sometimes used to describe--
removing members of Congress for abuse of power
accusing people of subversive acts without evidence
investigating civil service employees for corruption
using illegal means to obtain evidence in criminal trials
14
What constitutional issue was raised by President Johnson's Great Society?
Should taxes be raised to stimulate consumer spending?
Should certain industries be taken over by the government?
What foreign imports should be allowed into the U.S.?
How much should the government do in helping the poor?
15
Which event of 1948-1949 is illustrated by the cartoon?
the Berlin Airlift
the reunification of Germany
the collapse of the Berlin Wall
the Allied invasion of Germany

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