What impact did the Korean War have on US budgets?

Military spendign increased and a large proportion of budget

What was a result of the Hollywood Ten trial?

Movie executives blacklisted entertainer with communist ties

In China's civil war, the United States backed

the Nationalists, led by Jiang Jieshi

How did President Truman react when North Korean troops crossed into South Korea?

Used a UN resolution to order US troops to South Korea

One goal of the Marshall Plan was to

make European countries strong to buy American goods

Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were charged, convicted, and executed specifically for

passing secrets about nuclear science to the Soviets

In order to gain control over West Berlin, the Soviet Union

set up a total blockade cutting off that section of the city

The CIA participated in the Cold War by

carrying out secret operations in other countries

NATO adn the Warsaw Pact were examples of

military alliances made for "collective security"

What happened on September 2, 1949, that caused a sudden change in US-Soviet relations?

Soviet Union set off an atomic bomb

How did Truman Doctrine set a new course for American foreign policy?

Financial aid to any nation struggling against communism

What led to Senator McCarthy's downfall?

Broadcast of the McCarthy hearings on television

In 1950, what event began the conflict on the Korean peninsula?

North Korean army invaded south of the 38th parallel

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1
What impact did the Korean War have on US budgets?
Military spendign increased and a large proportion of budget
More $ allocated for diplomacy and peacekeeping efforts
Military budget temporarily increased, then reduced
Military spending went down bc UN increased involvement
2
What was a result of the Hollywood Ten trial?
Movie executives blacklisted entertainer with communist ties
Movies released dealing with sensitive issues
Limited to people in the entertainment industy
They answered questions about their political affiliations
3
When did stockpiles of strategic nuclear weapons begin to decline in the United States?
end of the 1960s
late 1970s
end of the 1990s
mid 1990s
4
In China's civil war, the United States backed
the Communists, led by Jiang Jieshi
the Communists, led by Mao Zedong
the Nationalists, led by Mao Zedong
the Nationalists, led by Jiang Jieshi
5
How did President Truman react when North Korean troops crossed into South Korea?
Gathered public support for policy of appeasement
Asked Congress to declare war on North Korea
Used a UN resolution to order US troops to South Korea
Pushed for UN resolution calling for a democratic Korea
6
One goal of the Marshall Plan was to
give Europeans access to higher education in US
make European countries strong to buy American goods
make germany pay for all destruction in Europe
send troops to fight communism
7
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were charged, convicted, and executed specifically for
violating the Smith Act
being members of the communist party
being subversive and disloyal Americans
passing secrets about nuclear science to the Soviets
8
In order to gain control over West Berlin, the Soviet Union
went to United Nations and demanded control of city
threatened the section of the city with troops and tanks
operated a massive airlift to bring in needed supplies
set up a total blockade cutting off that section of the city
9
What was one place on the globe were the Cold War was "hot" and US soldiers fought and died?
Egypt
Korea
Hungary
China
10
General MacArthur chose what port city for a counterattack against North Korea?
Pusan
Pyongyang
Inchon
Seoul
11
The CIA participated in the Cold War by
helping the president determine foreign policy
helping design efficient weapons systems
carrying out secret operations in other countries
spying on the Soviet Union
12
NATO adn the Warsaw Pact were examples of
military aggression during the Cold War
military alliances made for "collective security"
efforts to fight communism without bloodshed
failed attempts to make peace
13
How was Khrushchev different from Stalin?
Favored cooperation with the US
Less cruel and suspicious
Not a communist
Considered allowing elections in Eastern Europe
14
What happened on September 2, 1949, that caused a sudden change in US-Soviet relations?
North Korea invaded South Korea
Military alliance known as SEATO was formed
Soviet Union launched a satellite into space
Soviet Union set off an atomic bomb
15
How did Truman Doctrine set a new course for American foreign policy?
US military aid for countries against Soviet Union
Military assistance that helped Allies in WWII
Financial aid to any nation struggling against communism
Warned communist countries not to interfere with nations
16
How did the Americna public view General MacArthur after President Truman fired him?
As a traitor
Angry that he had miscalculated in the war
Too old to still be on active duty
As a hero
17
What led to Senator McCarthy's downfall?
Revelations that he was a communist himself
Discovery that some people he accused were innocent
Broadcast of the McCarthy hearings on television
Financial irregularities in his Senate campaign
18
Where did Senator McCarthy first announce the State Department was infested with communists?
at a communist party rally
on the Senate floor
as part of a radio broadcast
at a campaign rally
19
In 1950, what event began the conflict on the Korean peninsula?
Chinese army invaded south of the 38th parallel
South Korean army invaded north of the 38th parallel
UN forces fought off the invading army from the North
North Korean army invaded south of the 38th parallel

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