Which of the following statements best characterizes the purpose NATO?

Nations are committed to defense of other member nations.

Which of these is an effect of rock and roll had on society in the United States in the 1950s?

It contributed to a cultural divide between generations.

What occurred in 1957 that led to the formation of the NASA?

the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1

Complete the blank in the quote

developed a vaccine against the frightening disease

Which of the following was a cause of the Korean War?

North Korea wanted to unify under a communist regime.

What is the main idea of the Truman Doctrine?

pledged support for those fighting against communism

One of the primary goals of the Marshall Plan was to prevent the what?

spread of communism in Western Europe

All the following were effects of the Korean War except ...

the conflict was brought to a prompt end

A similarity between the Red Scare of the 20’s and McCarthyism in the 50’s was...

the civil liberties of American citizens were threatened

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1
The population baby boom were people born during the years 1946-1964
False
True
2
Francis Gary Powers was convicted of perjury after being accused of spying for the Soviets
True
Not this one
Maybe
False
3
Which of the following statements best characterizes the purpose NATO?
Trade barriers between all member nations will be removed.
Nations enforce trade embargoes against communist countries
All nations will cooperate in rebuilding war torn nations.
Nations are committed to defense of other member nations.
4
Which of these is an effect of rock and roll had on society in the United States in the 1950s?
It contributed to a cultural divide between generations.
It reminded people of the days before World War II.
It promoted values during times of economic hardship.
It increased the fear of communist expansion.
5
What occurred in 1957 that led to the formation of the NASA?
the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1
China developed long range missiles
North Korea sent a manned rocket into space
the Soviet Union placed missiles in Cuba
6
Complete the blank in the quote
founded a private hospital for children with polio
discovered a cure for infantile paralysis
developed a vaccine against the frightening disease
identified the mode by which the disease was transmitted
7
Which of the following was a cause of the Korean War?
North Korea wanted to unify under a communist regime.
South Korea would not trade with other Asian countries.
The USA would not grant foreign aid to North Korea
Taiwan attempted to seize control of South Korea.
8
What is the main idea of the Truman Doctrine?
advocated economic reform more closely regulate industries
argued against the United States joining the United Nations
urged the U.S. to return to our isolationist policies
pledged support for those fighting against communism
9
Who was the term given to countries that were placed under Soviet and communist control?
Satellite Nations
Axis Powers
Red China
Puppet Nations
10
Who was the President of the United States when the Korean War ended?
Roosevelt
Truman
Eisenhower
Kennedy
11
The U-2 incidents were airplanes that flew food and supplies to people of West Berlin?
False
True
12
Senator Joseph McCarthy is best known for his involvement in...
the political scandals of the 1970s
the Red Scare of the 1950s
the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s
the war effort of the 1940s
13
One of the primary goals of the Marshall Plan was to prevent the what?
spread of communism in Western Europe
collapse of the Soviet Union’s economy
spread of democratic forms of government
collapse of communist governments in Eastern Europe
14
All the following were effects of the Korean War except ...
the Chinese entered on the side of North Korea
the conflict was brought to a prompt end
the United Nations troops suffered many setbacks
MacArthur criticized Truman’s ability to lead a war
15
A similarity between the Red Scare of the 20’s and McCarthyism in the 50’s was...
the Communist Party gained many members in the United States
thousands of citizens expelled from the United States.
the civil liberties of American citizens were threatened
govt employees were convicted of giving secrets to Soviets

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