Which statement about the Marshall Plan is most accurate?

It was used to rebuild European nations after WWII

What was the primary reason for US involvement in East Asia during the early 1950s?

North Korean attempts to unify the peninsula

Based on this map, which of the following is MOST LIKELY true?

West Germany democratic; East Germany communist

Which quote from Pres. Truman offers a reason for US involvement in Korea?

Communism is pass subversion..now use armed invasion and war

Soviet forms Eastern Bloc; Berlin Blockade; ? ; NATO formed

US and Britain airlift supplies to West Berlin

As a result of the Berlin Airlift, the U.S. was able to___

bypass a Soviet blockade without a military conflict

Senator Joseph McCarthy attempted to incite fear about _____

members of the Communist Party in government positions

The U.S. carried out the idea expressed in this political cartoon by ___

airlifting supplies to West Berlin

Which prompted HUAC to target the "Hollywood Ten"?

Fear of Communism in the entertainment industry

How did Pres. Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb affect international relations?

It initiated the arms race with the Soviet Union

1. Which is true of the Cold War policy of containment? U.S cold war policy of containment

meant the U.S would not allow communism to grow any further

Why was the 38th Parallel chosen as a dividing line in the Korean War?

It had already been established after WWII

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

To transport necessary supplies to West Germany

All of the following are true about the "Iron Curtain", EXCEPT -

It was a high brick wall that stretched across Europe

Which of the following BEST describes an effect of Sen. McCarthy's investigation in Communism

Accusations of un-American activities against citizens

The Korean War as an effort by the U.S. to ____

carry out its policy of containing the spread of communism

This map shows which of the following?

Partition of Germany into Soviet and democratic zones

Which action caused the US to engage in "police action" in Korea in 1950?

North Korea's invasion of South Korea

This flight pattern allowed for planes to land every 3 minutes. Why was this undertaken?

To provide supplies to a blockaded city

Which of the following resulted from McCarthyism during the 1950s?

US citizens were arrested for being suspected communists

Which of the following is most characteristic of the Cold War?

Growth of nuclear arsenals in the US and Soviet Union

During the Korean War, what prevented the South from falling to North Korea?

The involvement of UN forces under the command of the US

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1
Which statement about the Marshall Plan is most accurate?
It was used to rebuild European nations after WWII
It was denied to all former World War II enemies
It was applied to only African nations
It was used to finance World War II
2
What was the primary reason for US involvement in East Asia during the early 1950s?
North Korean attempts to unify the peninsula
Democratic reformers wanted help to overthrow dictators
International groups needed help investigating NK corruption
Communities in Korea needed humanitarian aid
3
Based on this map, which of the following is MOST LIKELY true?
Germany was divided, but Berlin was controlled by Soviets
West Germany democratic; East Germany communist
West Germany was communist; East Germany democratic
Great Britain did not control any zone in Germany
4
Which quote from Pres. Truman offers a reason for US involvement in Korea?
Communism is pass subversion..now use armed invasion and war
We want to keep the US prosperous and strong
UN cannot fulfill its responsibilities until peace is made
Because of tragic conditions-economic recovery is impossible
5
Soviet forms Eastern Bloc; Berlin Blockade; ? ; NATO formed
UN sends troops to Eastern Europe
US and Britain airlift supplies to West Berlin
German citizens vote to reunite East and West Germany
Allied powers divided Germany and Berlin in sectors
6
As a result of the Berlin Airlift, the U.S. was able to___
prevent the Nazi Party from reorganizing
transport Polish refugees to safety
intimidate Soviet leaders from showing their military power
bypass a Soviet blockade without a military conflict
7
Senator Joseph McCarthy attempted to incite fear about _____
organizer of the Civil Rights Movement
members of the Communist Party in government positions
Japanese Americans confined in internment camps
accomplices of the Watergate scandal
8
The U.S. carried out the idea expressed in this political cartoon by ___
airlifting supplies to West Berlin
forming a military alliance with Russia
accepting Russian authority over West Berlin
agreeing to turn over West Berlin to the United Nations
9
Which prompted HUAC to target the "Hollywood Ten"?
Support for isolationism leading up to WWI
Fear of Communism in the entertainment industry
Growing anxiety of the effects of the Great Depression
Increased political pressure from racial groups
10
How did Pres. Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb affect international relations?
It prompted other nations to begin investigating war crimes
It enabled the UN to administer territory in Japan
It led to the establishment of the first global peace force
It initiated the arms race with the Soviet Union
11
1. Which is true of the Cold War policy of containment? U.S cold war policy of containment
all of the above
meant that the Soviets were to be kept out of China
meant the U.S would not allow communism to grow any further
was the cheapest way to fight communism
12
Which organization replaced the League of Nations with the purpose of settling disputes?
Marshall Plan
European Economic Community (EEC)
United Nations
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
13
Why was the 38th Parallel chosen as a dividing line in the Korean War?
It was used by the Chinese to separate them from Korea
It had already been established after WWII
It was established by the Japanese during WWI
It had been a natural boundary for as long as Korea existed
14
Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of the Berlin Airlift?
To transport necessary supplies to West Germany
To return East German prisoners of war to their homes
To evacuate wounded soldiers from West Germany
To send East German refugees to other countries
15
All of the following are true about the "Iron Curtain", EXCEPT -
It was an imaginary divider of communism and democracy
It was a high brick wall that stretched across Europe
It divided the continent of Europe
Churchill invented the term to describe communism
16
Which of the following BEST describes an effect of Sen. McCarthy's investigation in Communism
Impeachment of high-ranking members of Congress
Accusations of un-American activities against citizens
Censorship of U.S. daily newspapers
Deportation of U.S. naturalized citizens
17
The Korean War as an effort by the U.S. to ____
carry out its policy of containing the spread of communism
extend the principles of the Marshall Plan to Asia
keep its economy strong by being in another war
secure additional Asian trading partners
18
This map shows which of the following?
Effects of the Holocaust and Zionism in Europe
Partition of Germany into Soviet and democratic zones
All of these
The results of the domino theory in Asian satellite states
19
Which action caused the US to engage in "police action" in Korea in 1950?
North Korea's invasion of South Korea
The assassination of North Korea's political leader
South Korea's blockade of North Korea
The collapse of South Korea's democratic government
20
This flight pattern allowed for planes to land every 3 minutes. Why was this undertaken?
To rescue thousands of stranded political prisoners
To deploy substantial invasion forces
To provide supplies to a blockaded city
To enable a withdrawal of troops from war-torn cities
21
Which of the following resulted from McCarthyism during the 1950s?
Recruitment procedures for the military was reformed
US citizens were arrested for being suspected communists
Membership in the US Communist Party increased.
US diplomats began to express opposing political views
22
The Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan represents attempts by the US to deal with
arms race
President's political opposition
spread of communism
national debt
23
Which of the following is most characteristic of the Cold War?
Isolationist policies in Great Britain and China
Industrialization of many Southeast Asian countries
Growth of nuclear arsenals in the US and Soviet Union
Expansion of borders by European countries
24
During the Korean War, what prevented the South from falling to North Korea?
The involvement of UN forces under the command of the US
The assistance of the Chinese military
Threat of a Soviet naval blockade
The use of atomic weapons on northern cities

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Questions 24

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1
Which statement about the Marshall Plan is most accurate?
It was used to rebuild European nations after WWII
It was denied to all former World War II enemies
It was applied to only African nations
It was used to finance World War II
2
What was the primary reason for US involvement in East Asia during the early 1950s?
North Korean attempts to unify the peninsula
Democratic reformers wanted help to overthrow dictators
International groups needed help investigating NK corruption
Communities in Korea needed humanitarian aid
3
Based on this map, which of the following is MOST LIKELY true?
Germany was divided, but Berlin was controlled by Soviets
West Germany democratic; East Germany communist
West Germany was communist; East Germany democratic
Great Britain did not control any zone in Germany
4
Which quote from Pres. Truman offers a reason for US involvement in Korea?
Communism is pass subversion..now use armed invasion and war
We want to keep the US prosperous and strong
UN cannot fulfill its responsibilities until peace is made
Because of tragic conditions-economic recovery is impossible
5
Soviet forms Eastern Bloc; Berlin Blockade; ? ; NATO formed
UN sends troops to Eastern Europe
US and Britain airlift supplies to West Berlin
German citizens vote to reunite East and West Germany
Allied powers divided Germany and Berlin in sectors
6
As a result of the Berlin Airlift, the U.S. was able to___
prevent the Nazi Party from reorganizing
transport Polish refugees to safety
intimidate Soviet leaders from showing their military power
bypass a Soviet blockade without a military conflict
7
Senator Joseph McCarthy attempted to incite fear about _____
organizer of the Civil Rights Movement
members of the Communist Party in government positions
Japanese Americans confined in internment camps
accomplices of the Watergate scandal
8
The U.S. carried out the idea expressed in this political cartoon by ___
airlifting supplies to West Berlin
forming a military alliance with Russia
accepting Russian authority over West Berlin
agreeing to turn over West Berlin to the United Nations
9
Which prompted HUAC to target the "Hollywood Ten"?
Support for isolationism leading up to WWI
Fear of Communism in the entertainment industry
Growing anxiety of the effects of the Great Depression
Increased political pressure from racial groups
10
How did Pres. Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb affect international relations?
It prompted other nations to begin investigating war crimes
It enabled the UN to administer territory in Japan
It led to the establishment of the first global peace force
It initiated the arms race with the Soviet Union
11
1. Which is true of the Cold War policy of containment? U.S cold war policy of containment
all of the above
meant that the Soviets were to be kept out of China
meant the U.S would not allow communism to grow any further
was the cheapest way to fight communism
12
Which organization replaced the League of Nations with the purpose of settling disputes?
Marshall Plan
European Economic Community (EEC)
United Nations
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
13
Why was the 38th Parallel chosen as a dividing line in the Korean War?
It was used by the Chinese to separate them from Korea
It had already been established after WWII
It was established by the Japanese during WWI
It had been a natural boundary for as long as Korea existed
14
Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of the Berlin Airlift?
To transport necessary supplies to West Germany
To return East German prisoners of war to their homes
To evacuate wounded soldiers from West Germany
To send East German refugees to other countries
15
All of the following are true about the "Iron Curtain", EXCEPT -
It was an imaginary divider of communism and democracy
It was a high brick wall that stretched across Europe
It divided the continent of Europe
Churchill invented the term to describe communism
16
Which of the following BEST describes an effect of Sen. McCarthy's investigation in Communism
Impeachment of high-ranking members of Congress
Accusations of un-American activities against citizens
Censorship of U.S. daily newspapers
Deportation of U.S. naturalized citizens
17
The Korean War as an effort by the U.S. to ____
carry out its policy of containing the spread of communism
extend the principles of the Marshall Plan to Asia
keep its economy strong by being in another war
secure additional Asian trading partners
18
This map shows which of the following?
Effects of the Holocaust and Zionism in Europe
Partition of Germany into Soviet and democratic zones
All of these
The results of the domino theory in Asian satellite states
19
Which action caused the US to engage in "police action" in Korea in 1950?
North Korea's invasion of South Korea
The assassination of North Korea's political leader
South Korea's blockade of North Korea
The collapse of South Korea's democratic government
20
This flight pattern allowed for planes to land every 3 minutes. Why was this undertaken?
To rescue thousands of stranded political prisoners
To deploy substantial invasion forces
To provide supplies to a blockaded city
To enable a withdrawal of troops from war-torn cities
21
Which of the following resulted from McCarthyism during the 1950s?
Recruitment procedures for the military was reformed
US citizens were arrested for being suspected communists
Membership in the US Communist Party increased.
US diplomats began to express opposing political views
22
The Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan represents attempts by the US to deal with
arms race
President's political opposition
spread of communism
national debt
23
Which of the following is most characteristic of the Cold War?
Isolationist policies in Great Britain and China
Industrialization of many Southeast Asian countries
Growth of nuclear arsenals in the US and Soviet Union
Expansion of borders by European countries
24
During the Korean War, what prevented the South from falling to North Korea?
The involvement of UN forces under the command of the US
The assistance of the Chinese military
Threat of a Soviet naval blockade
The use of atomic weapons on northern cities