The major reason the United States became involved in the Korean War was the

threat of communism spreading throughout Asia.

What best fits Truman’s justification for using the atomic bombs populations Japan?

The casualties from the bombs would be less than a mainland invasion

This poster was intended to...

convince women that they had an essential role in the war effort.

Which of these was a goal of A. Phillip Randolph and other African Americans proposed march on Washington, D.C.?

Protest discrimination in the military and in industry

The MAIN reason the attack at Pearl Harbor was so damaging is because at the time of the attack

most of the United State's navy ships were at the harbor.

12. The outstanding record of African Americans who served in the military forces during World War II is why Truman

order an end to racial segregation in the military.

The GI Bill of Rights provided

A. education, medical care, pension, and mortgage loans to veterans.

The Truman Doctrine was a pledge on the part of the United States to help Greece and Turkey

resist the spread of communism in the region.

The main effect of the Marshall Plan, enacted after World War II, was to

improve the economies of Western European nations.

What was the outcome of the Korean War?

Korea remained divided at the 38th parallel.

What was the purpose of the Cash and Carry and the Lend-Lease Acts?

Support the Allies while maintaining neutrality

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Unit 9: World War II and the Cold War (SSUSH 19-20)

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SSUSH19 Examine the origins, major developments, and the domestic impact of World War II, including the growth of the federal government. SSUSH20 Analyze U.S. international and domestic policies including their influences on technological advancements and social changes during t

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1
The major reason the United States became involved in the Korean War was the
demand by the United States for Korean natural resources.
desire to limit Japanese expansion.
threat of communism spreading throughout Asia.
need to prevent war between China and the Soviet Union.
2
Which of the following battles ended World War II in Europe?
The Fall of Berlin
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Battle of Midway
D-Day
3
What best fits Truman’s justification for using the atomic bombs populations Japan?
Japan had broken the Navajo “Windtalker” code
The casualties from the bombs would be less than a mainland invasion
The Japanese were about to use atomic weapons on West Coast targets
Japan was allied with the Soviets and would spread communism
4
The ideas expressed McCarthyism are most directly a reaction to
The Open Door Policy of the 1950’s
The Camp David Accords of the 1950s
The Red Scare of the 1950s
Chinese Exclusion Act of 1950’s
5
Which of the following lead to the United States entering into World War II?
amphibious landing of D-Day.
German use of unrestricted submarine warfare.
VE-Day and the Fall of Berlin.
attack on Pearl Harbor.
6
This poster was intended to...
advocate for the elimination of sex discrimination in employment.
promote the ideals of republican motherhood.
persuade women to enlist in the military.
convince women that they had an essential role in the war effort.
7
Heavy automobile use in the 1950s & a need for rapid mobilization of forces from the Cold War lead to the creation of
underground bunkers in case of nuclear attack
a space exploration program
the interstate highway system.
phone-tapping technology to spy on supposed communists
8
Which of these was a goal of A. Phillip Randolph and other African Americans proposed march on Washington, D.C.?
Protest discrimination in the military and in industry
Protest discrimination in public schools
Attack FDR on his New Deal policies
Attack Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points plan
9
The MAIN reason the attack at Pearl Harbor was so damaging is because at the time of the attack
important members of the military were visiting the harbor.
most of the United State's navy ships were at the harbor.
the Congress tried to hold negotiations with the German gov
President Roosevelt wouldn't change US isolationist policies
10
12. The outstanding record of African Americans who served in the military forces during World War II is why Truman
create special African-American combat units.
order an end to racial segregation in the military.
continue the Tuskegee Airmen program.
begin drafting African Americans into the armed forces.
11
The GI Bill of Rights provided
Free transportation home for soldiers who were wounded in battle.
Higher pay for soldiers who were exposed to life-threatening conditions.
Entertainment to boost the morale of troops in the European and Pacific
A. education, medical care, pension, and mortgage loans to veterans.
12
The Manhattan Project led by Robert Oppenheimer was part of the World War II effort to
supply the Allies with more fighter planes
ban the use of chemical and biological warfare.
develop the atomic bomb
coordinate troop movements between New York and Europe.
13
The Truman Doctrine was a pledge on the part of the United States to help Greece and Turkey
recover land they had lost during World War II.
avoid engaging in a war over oil reserves.
resist the spread of communism in the region.
prosecute captured military leaders for war crimes.
14
Which Civil Rights court case declared that “separate but equal” laws were unconstitutional in public schools.
University of California Regents v. Bakke
Miranda v. Arizona
Roe v. Wade
Brown v. Board of Education
15
Greece & Turkey Aid from U.S. to Fight Communists & U.S. Involvement in the Korean War are examples of
Isolationism
Imperialism
Containment.
Neutrality.
16
The main effect of the Marshall Plan, enacted after World War II, was to
create increasingly restrictive immigration policies.
force the United States and the Soviet Union to become allies.
encourage overseas colonies to seek their independence.
improve the economies of Western European nations.
17
The conditions shown in the image depict which of the following events in U.S. History?
Battle of Midway
D-Day
Vietnam War
Attack on Pearl Harbor
18
Which of the following had a dramatic impact on U.S. innovation and education during the Cold War Era?
Internet
Cell phone
Air Conditioning
Sputnik
19
What was the outcome of the Korean War?
The United States radically reduced its involvement in Asian affairs.
Civilian control of American armed forces seriously eroded.
An intense antiwar movement developed in the United States.
Korea remained divided at the 38th parallel.
20
In this photo these citizens are moved into internment camp due Executive Order 9066. These citizens are most likely...
Japanese Americans
Jewish
Communists
German-Americans
21
What was the purpose of the Cash and Carry and the Lend-Lease Acts?
Supporting the Axis powers while maintaining neutrality
Support the Allies while maintaining neutrality
Economic aid to Europe in an effort to contain communism
Boosting the American wartime economy

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Unit 9: World War II and the Cold War (SSUSH 19-20)

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Questions 21

Answers

1
The major reason the United States became involved in the Korean War was the
demand by the United States for Korean natural resources.
desire to limit Japanese expansion.
threat of communism spreading throughout Asia.
need to prevent war between China and the Soviet Union.
2
Which of the following battles ended World War II in Europe?
The Fall of Berlin
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Battle of Midway
D-Day
3
What best fits Truman’s justification for using the atomic bombs populations Japan?
Japan had broken the Navajo “Windtalker” code
The casualties from the bombs would be less than a mainland invasion
The Japanese were about to use atomic weapons on West Coast targets
Japan was allied with the Soviets and would spread communism
4
The ideas expressed McCarthyism are most directly a reaction to
The Open Door Policy of the 1950’s
The Camp David Accords of the 1950s
The Red Scare of the 1950s
Chinese Exclusion Act of 1950’s
5
Which of the following lead to the United States entering into World War II?
amphibious landing of D-Day.
German use of unrestricted submarine warfare.
VE-Day and the Fall of Berlin.
attack on Pearl Harbor.
6
This poster was intended to...
advocate for the elimination of sex discrimination in employment.
promote the ideals of republican motherhood.
persuade women to enlist in the military.
convince women that they had an essential role in the war effort.
7
Heavy automobile use in the 1950s & a need for rapid mobilization of forces from the Cold War lead to the creation of
underground bunkers in case of nuclear attack
a space exploration program
the interstate highway system.
phone-tapping technology to spy on supposed communists
8
Which of these was a goal of A. Phillip Randolph and other African Americans proposed march on Washington, D.C.?
Protest discrimination in the military and in industry
Protest discrimination in public schools
Attack FDR on his New Deal policies
Attack Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points plan
9
The MAIN reason the attack at Pearl Harbor was so damaging is because at the time of the attack
important members of the military were visiting the harbor.
most of the United State's navy ships were at the harbor.
the Congress tried to hold negotiations with the German gov
President Roosevelt wouldn't change US isolationist policies
10
12. The outstanding record of African Americans who served in the military forces during World War II is why Truman
create special African-American combat units.
order an end to racial segregation in the military.
continue the Tuskegee Airmen program.
begin drafting African Americans into the armed forces.
11
The GI Bill of Rights provided
Free transportation home for soldiers who were wounded in battle.
Higher pay for soldiers who were exposed to life-threatening conditions.
Entertainment to boost the morale of troops in the European and Pacific
A. education, medical care, pension, and mortgage loans to veterans.
12
The Manhattan Project led by Robert Oppenheimer was part of the World War II effort to
supply the Allies with more fighter planes
ban the use of chemical and biological warfare.
develop the atomic bomb
coordinate troop movements between New York and Europe.
13
The Truman Doctrine was a pledge on the part of the United States to help Greece and Turkey
recover land they had lost during World War II.
avoid engaging in a war over oil reserves.
resist the spread of communism in the region.
prosecute captured military leaders for war crimes.
14
Which Civil Rights court case declared that “separate but equal” laws were unconstitutional in public schools.
University of California Regents v. Bakke
Miranda v. Arizona
Roe v. Wade
Brown v. Board of Education
15
Greece & Turkey Aid from U.S. to Fight Communists & U.S. Involvement in the Korean War are examples of
Isolationism
Imperialism
Containment.
Neutrality.
16
The main effect of the Marshall Plan, enacted after World War II, was to
create increasingly restrictive immigration policies.
force the United States and the Soviet Union to become allies.
encourage overseas colonies to seek their independence.
improve the economies of Western European nations.
17
The conditions shown in the image depict which of the following events in U.S. History?
Battle of Midway
D-Day
Vietnam War
Attack on Pearl Harbor
18
Which of the following had a dramatic impact on U.S. innovation and education during the Cold War Era?
Internet
Cell phone
Air Conditioning
Sputnik
19
What was the outcome of the Korean War?
The United States radically reduced its involvement in Asian affairs.
Civilian control of American armed forces seriously eroded.
An intense antiwar movement developed in the United States.
Korea remained divided at the 38th parallel.
20
In this photo these citizens are moved into internment camp due Executive Order 9066. These citizens are most likely...
Japanese Americans
Jewish
Communists
German-Americans
21
What was the purpose of the Cash and Carry and the Lend-Lease Acts?
Supporting the Axis powers while maintaining neutrality
Support the Allies while maintaining neutrality
Economic aid to Europe in an effort to contain communism
Boosting the American wartime economy