What was one reason for the pressure to conform in the 1950s?

McCarthyism promoted the notion that being different was cause 4 suspicion

What was not a sign of a religious resurgence in the 1950s?

posting the Ten Commandments in federal buildings

How did the United States and Britain respond to the Soviet blockade of Berlin?

They organized an airlift of supplies that lasted almost a year.

What was not an element of John F. Kennedy’s election to the presidency?

an inexperienced vice president

What was an outcome of the Korean War?

N & S Korea remained separate with a DMZ along the 38th parallel.

Why did the CIA support covert activity to restore the shah to power in Iran?

to protect oil interests and prevent the spread of communism

What was the baby boom?

the tremendous increase in population following the war

What was the Eisenhower Doctrine?

policy that committed Am aid & troops to protect the M E from communist agg

What was McCarthyism?

spreading fear with often baseless accusations of communist activities

What was not an impact that television had on society in the 1950s?

It became an educational tool in classrooms.

What was one result of U.S. covert actions in Latin America and the Middle East?

Anti-American sentiment in those regions increased.

Which element was not an part of President Dwight Eisenhower’s foreign policy?

increase the size of the military

Which statement about the early development of computers in the 1950s is true?

They were mainly used by the government and the military.

What was the Truman Doctrine?

the U.S. policy of giving econ & mil aid to countries to help stop sprd Com

How did the American workforce change during the 1950s?

For the first time, white-collar workers outnumbered blue-collar workers.

What happened when developers built affordable, mass-produced houses in places such as Levittown?

The suburbs grew as young families moved away from cities.

Which act marked the beginning of the Korean War?

North Korea invaded South Korea.

Which military alliance did the Western bloc of nations form to defend against Soviet aggression after World War II?

the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Which statement best explains the policy of containment forged by American diplomat George F. Kennan?

firmly opposing Soviet expansion and keeping communism in check

What was not a reason for post-World War II economic growth in the United States?

Prices dropped dramatically after military demand for goods dropped.

Which threat did President Eisenhower caution the nation about in his farewell address?

the power of the military-industrial complex

Why did U.S. general Douglas MacArthur leave his command of troops near the end of the Korean War?

President Truman fired him for insubordination.

What was an early event in the Cold War?

Stalin kept troops in Eastern Europe instead of holding promised elections.

Why did the United States support the overthrow of an elected Guatemalan president?

to protect U.S. business and prevent the spread of communism

What was not a result of the car culture that developed in the postwar era?

More driving raised concerns about fuel consumption.

“ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country” How did JFK words inspiore young ppl?

They inspired young people to work for their country.

What was the Iron Curtain?

the imaginary wall separating communist countries from democracies

studbud

Unit 2 Test Review

31 termsStudBud Administration13 plays

Imported from external platform

Flashcards31 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 31

Answers

1
What was one reason for the pressure to conform in the 1950s?
Women had become part of the work environment and needed role definition.
McCarthyism promoted the notion that being different was cause 4 suspicion
Newspapers and books publicized trends and advocated following them.
Postwar recovery seemed to hinge on people doing what was expected.
2
What was not a sign of a religious resurgence in the 1950s?
posting the Ten Commandments in federal buildings
adding “under God” to the Pledge of Allegiance
adopting “in God we trust” as the national motto
using the media to deliver religious messages from evangelists
3
How did the United States and Britain respond to the Soviet blockade of Berlin?
They organized an airlift of supplies that lasted almost a year.
The United States led a successful diplomatic mission that divided the city
They threatened to drop an atomic bomb.
Britain stationed troops in Frankfurt and Munich.
4
What was not an element of John F. Kennedy’s election to the presidency?
the first Catholic president
televised debates
a narrow victory
an inexperienced vice president
5
What was an outcome of the Korean War?
China took over North Korea and the United Nations took over South Korea.
An initial truce led to a peace treaty that established North Korea
The two Koreas united and became a democracy.
N & S Korea remained separate with a DMZ along the 38th parallel.
6
Why did the CIA support covert activity to restore the shah to power in Iran?
to protect oil interests and prevent the spread of communism
to prevent the spread of biological weapons
to encourage democracy and support freedom
to fulfill obligations to the UN and support the spread of democracy
7
What was the baby boom?
new growth in intelligence experienced by babies with improved nutrition
a program that supported college loans for children of veterans
the increased early childhood education that began in the late ‘60s
the tremendous increase in population following the war
8
What was the Eisenhower Doctrine?
policy that committed Am aid & troops to protect the M E from communist agg
effort to support communist nations with foreign aid
policy that stationed Am troops in sel locations around world in case war
attempt to enhance the UN efforts to provide relief for famine in Africa
9
Who was not a subject of Red Scare investigations?
Alben Barkley
Alger Hiss
Ethel Rosenberg
Whittaker Chambers
10
Which policy did the United States implement in postwar Japan?
reduction in civil liberties
collection of war reparations
rebuilding the nation
developing a strong and permanent military presence
11
What was McCarthyism?
spreading fear with often baseless accusations of communist activities
the belief that the US must save European economies following the war
hope that communists would be treated equitably and incorporated into US
policy of providing economic relief to South Korea & other war-torn nations
12
What was not an impact that television had on society in the 1950s?
It became an educational tool in classrooms.
encouraged a common culture & promoted the idea that affluence was the norm
It communicated the notion that affluence was widespread.
It provided families with inexpensive news and entertainment.
13
What was one result of U.S. covert actions in Latin America and the Middle East?
More nations were grateful for U.S. support and involvement.
Anti-American sentiment in those regions increased.
Since the actions were covert, few knew of their existence
The Soviet Union threatened to seize control of the Suez Canal.
14
Which element was not an part of President Dwight Eisenhower’s foreign policy?
build up the nuclear arsenal
threaten massive retaliation
increase the size of the military
emphasize peace
15
What helped fuel postwar consumer spending?
a significant increase in interest rates
end of war bonuses for soldiers
the ease of obtaining credit
women working outside the home
16
Which statement about the early development of computers in the 1950s is true?
They were mainly used by the government and the military.
They increased the speed of personal communication
They provided improved accuracy in consumer billing and payments.
They were quickly available for consumers.
17
What was the Truman Doctrine?
the plan for successful U.S. participation in the United Nations
fund & support econ recovery in any nation of Eur that requested such aid
the U.S. policy of giving econ & mil aid to countries to help stop sprd Com
to promote a successful return to a domestic economy in the postwar era
18
How did the American workforce change during the 1950s?
blue-collar workers were guaranteed an eight-hour day and a decent wage.
More African Americans entered the workforce than they had in the past.
For the first time, white-collar workers outnumbered blue-collar workers.
Women entered the workforce in much larger numbers than they had n the past
19
What happened when developers built affordable, mass-produced houses in places such as Levittown?
Schools hired teachers whose salaries were paid by the developers.
The cost of automobiles and gasoline went up.
The federal govt offered tax incentives to anyone who moved to the suburbs.
The suburbs grew as young families moved away from cities.
20
Which act marked the beginning of the Korean War?
North and South Korea joined forces to invade Japan.
North Korea invaded South Korea.
China invaded North Korea.
South Korea invaded North Korea.
21
Which military alliance did the Western bloc of nations form to defend against Soviet aggression after World War II?
the United Nations
the Warsaw Pact
the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
the Organization of American States
22
Which statement best explains the policy of containment forged by American diplomat George F. Kennan?
a system of troop deployment that surrounded the Soviet Union
a plan to prevent E European nations from becoming economically independent
firmly opposing Soviet expansion and keeping communism in check
keeping Japan from forming alliances with Korea and China
23
What was not a reason for post-World War II economic growth in the United States?
Consumers were eager to buy after wartime rationing and restrictions.
People cashed in savings bonds and had extra money available.
Prices dropped dramatically after military demand for goods dropped.
Government funding continued supporting research and manufacturing.
24
Which threat did President Eisenhower caution the nation about in his farewell address?
the power of the military-industrial complex
the increased power of the United Nations
delaying full buildup of the military
the threat of communism in Asia
25
Why did U.S. general Douglas MacArthur leave his command of troops near the end of the Korean War?
He died in combat.
President Truman fired him for insubordination.
President Truman appointed him secretary of defense.
He became a five-star general.
26
What was an early event in the Cold War?
Stalin kept troops in Eastern Europe instead of holding promised elections.
The United States refused to include Russia in the Marshall Plan.
China continued to threaten an invasion of Japan.
East Germany formed an alliance with the Soviet Union.
27
Which book challenged conformity by suggesting it would make workers incapable of independent thought?
The Catcher in the Rye
The Invisible Man
The Organization Man
The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit
28
Why did the United States support the overthrow of an elected Guatemalan president?
to provide a strong foundation for future elections
to avoid the possibility of an all-out war
to shore up the democracy by eliminating a ruthless leader
to protect U.S. business and prevent the spread of communism
29
What was not a result of the car culture that developed in the postwar era?
The percentage of families owning cars increased dramatically.
There was an increase in the federal gasoline tax.
More driving raised concerns about fuel consumption.
Congress passed legislation to construct the interstate highway system.
30
“ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country” How did JFK words inspiore young ppl?
They inspired young people to work for their country.
Young voters quickly approved higher taxes.
They caused young people to begin questioning what the US meant to them.
Young voters resented the request and avoided public service.
31
What was the Iron Curtain?
a powerful agreement forged at Yalta at the end of WWII
the security arrangements that Stalin made to protect himself
a line of guns and canons that the Soviets spread across Eastern Europe
the imaginary wall separating communist countries from democracies

Unit 2 Test Review Flashcards | StudBud