Criticism of television in the 1950's was based on?

Its portrayal of an idealized society

What was the main reason the U.S. got involved in the Korean War

To stop the spread of communism

The launch of Sputnik I intensified Cold War tensions and caused the?

Increase in tech. and weapon spending

What resulted from McCarthyism during the 1950's?

Citizens were arrested for being suspected communists

The US began a trade embargo and sanctions against Cuba to cause what?

Encourage political change in Cuba

Which of these is an effect rock and roll had on society in the U.S. in the 1950's?

It was a factor to a divide between generations

What was the main purpose of the flexible response military strategy?

The United States could fight limited wars around the world

Which of these did not show an increase in consumerism.

Home ownership decreasing by almost 25%

All these trends except one represent economic prosperity post WW2

A massive influx of immigrants to the United States post WW2

Rock and Roll music was a?

Rebellion against mainstream norms

During the Korean War, what prevented the southern part of Korea falling to communism?

The involvement of the United States (containment)

The dramatic increase in car ownership in the 1950s contributed to all of the following except?

Decreased usage of national parks

After the U-2 incident, all of the following events occurred except?

The Soviet Union rejected the "open skies" policy

The Marshall Plan was designed to ?

Aid European countries recover from WW2

The main goal of the Truman Doctrine was to?

To stop the spread of communism

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1
Criticism of television in the 1950's was based on?
Lack of channels for the audience
Being all in black and white
Its portrayal of an idealized society
The unreliability of the TV signals
2
When the Soviet Union exploded an atomic bomb, the U.S. developed a new weapon called what?
NATO bomb
MOAB
Our own Space Nuclear missile
Hydrogen bomb
3
With more money to spend this way of life became the normal...
Television watching
Rock and Roll
Working overtime
Consumerism
4
What was the main reason the U.S. got involved in the Korean War
WW2 war criminals were rumored to be hiding there
Help with the worldwide famine the hit Asia the hardest
We wanted to reform the Nation of Korea
To stop the spread of communism
5
Creating the Suburbs led to what?
less automobiles on the interstates
Increase in labor membership
more urban deacy
Increased deforestation
6
The goal of US containment policy after WW2 was to?
Contain democracy in Eastern Europe
Contain the nuclear waste for Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Stop the spread of communism
Track down any war criminals for WW2
7
The launch of Sputnik I intensified Cold War tensions and caused the?
mass deployment of U.S. troops to eastern Europe
Goal to put a man on the moon
The launch of a secret U-2 spy plane campagin
Increase in tech. and weapon spending
8
What resulted from McCarthyism during the 1950's?
All elections were re-done for the Senate
Citizens were arrested for being suspected communists
The gov. shutdown to investigate communists allegations
Nothing happen.. Life continued as normal
9
If you were called a RED you were really being called a?
Firefighter
Communists
A Red Wings fan
A supporter of Native American affairs
10
JFK responded to the USSR's missiles in Cuba by doing what?
Impose economic sanctions on Cuba and the Soviet Union
Declare War on Korea
Invading Cuba in the Bay of Pigs
Issuing a Naval blockade
11
The US began a trade embargo and sanctions against Cuba to cause what?
Help Cuba recover from WW2
Prepare Cuba for an invasion by the Soviet Union
Because we can
Encourage political change in Cuba
12
Most new homes in the 1950's were built where?
urban areas
suburbs
rural areas
boom towns
13
Which of these is an effect rock and roll had on society in the U.S. in the 1950's?
It was a factor to a divide between generations
United the country under one genre of music.
Reinforced lessons learned from years past
It helped spread communism
14
What was the main purpose of the flexible response military strategy?
The U.S. could launch nukes anywhere in the world
Called for the increase of military spending
The United States could fight limited wars around the world
To create a new branch of the military called the Air Force
15
Which of these did not show an increase in consumerism.
Civilian employment increasing by 10 million people
The GDP increasing by almost 40%
Family income increasing by almost 58%
Home ownership decreasing by almost 25%
16
All these trends except one represent economic prosperity post WW2
The growth of the interstate system
A massive influx of immigrants to the United States post WW2
The expansion of the middle class
The development of Suburbs
17
Rock and Roll music was a?
Just innocent fun
A violation of the religious doctrine that U.S. is based on
Rebellion against mainstream norms
An attack on American culture
18
During the Korean War, what prevented the southern part of Korea falling to communism?
The threat of a Soviet naval blockade
The threat atomic weapons from other countries
The assistance of the Chinese military
The involvement of the United States (containment)
19
The dramatic increase in car ownership in the 1950s contributed to all of the following except?
More road noise
Decreased usage of national parks
The gap between the rich and poor being increased
more interstates being built
20
One disadvantage of standardization?
Gave people more homes
Increased productivity
Discouraged individuality
Increased profits
21
Which of the following is most characteristic of the Cold War?
The implementation of isolationist foreign policies
The expansion of national borders
The rapid industrialization of many Asian countries
The growth of nuclear arsenals
22
After the U-2 incident, all of the following events occurred except?
The Soviet Union rejected the "open skies" policy
President Eisenhower was uninvited to the Soviet Union
Gary Powers was traded for a Soviet spy
Russia walked out of the Summit
23
The Marshall Plan was designed to ?
Stop the spread of communism
Aid European countries recover from WW2
Assassinate Joseph Stalin
Place nuclear weapons in Italy and Turkey
24
The main goal of the Truman Doctrine was to?
Help the recovery of the postwar Europe
Spread democracy
To stop the spread of communism
Give loans to our allies after WW2

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Cold War and 1950's review

24 termsStudBud Administration231 plays

Flashcards24 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 24

Answers

1
Criticism of television in the 1950's was based on?
Lack of channels for the audience
Being all in black and white
Its portrayal of an idealized society
The unreliability of the TV signals
2
When the Soviet Union exploded an atomic bomb, the U.S. developed a new weapon called what?
NATO bomb
MOAB
Our own Space Nuclear missile
Hydrogen bomb
3
With more money to spend this way of life became the normal...
Television watching
Rock and Roll
Working overtime
Consumerism
4
What was the main reason the U.S. got involved in the Korean War
WW2 war criminals were rumored to be hiding there
Help with the worldwide famine the hit Asia the hardest
We wanted to reform the Nation of Korea
To stop the spread of communism
5
Creating the Suburbs led to what?
less automobiles on the interstates
Increase in labor membership
more urban deacy
Increased deforestation
6
The goal of US containment policy after WW2 was to?
Contain democracy in Eastern Europe
Contain the nuclear waste for Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Stop the spread of communism
Track down any war criminals for WW2
7
The launch of Sputnik I intensified Cold War tensions and caused the?
mass deployment of U.S. troops to eastern Europe
Goal to put a man on the moon
The launch of a secret U-2 spy plane campagin
Increase in tech. and weapon spending
8
What resulted from McCarthyism during the 1950's?
All elections were re-done for the Senate
Citizens were arrested for being suspected communists
The gov. shutdown to investigate communists allegations
Nothing happen.. Life continued as normal
9
If you were called a RED you were really being called a?
Firefighter
Communists
A Red Wings fan
A supporter of Native American affairs
10
JFK responded to the USSR's missiles in Cuba by doing what?
Impose economic sanctions on Cuba and the Soviet Union
Declare War on Korea
Invading Cuba in the Bay of Pigs
Issuing a Naval blockade
11
The US began a trade embargo and sanctions against Cuba to cause what?
Help Cuba recover from WW2
Prepare Cuba for an invasion by the Soviet Union
Because we can
Encourage political change in Cuba
12
Most new homes in the 1950's were built where?
urban areas
suburbs
rural areas
boom towns
13
Which of these is an effect rock and roll had on society in the U.S. in the 1950's?
It was a factor to a divide between generations
United the country under one genre of music.
Reinforced lessons learned from years past
It helped spread communism
14
What was the main purpose of the flexible response military strategy?
The U.S. could launch nukes anywhere in the world
Called for the increase of military spending
The United States could fight limited wars around the world
To create a new branch of the military called the Air Force
15
Which of these did not show an increase in consumerism.
Civilian employment increasing by 10 million people
The GDP increasing by almost 40%
Family income increasing by almost 58%
Home ownership decreasing by almost 25%
16
All these trends except one represent economic prosperity post WW2
The growth of the interstate system
A massive influx of immigrants to the United States post WW2
The expansion of the middle class
The development of Suburbs
17
Rock and Roll music was a?
Just innocent fun
A violation of the religious doctrine that U.S. is based on
Rebellion against mainstream norms
An attack on American culture
18
During the Korean War, what prevented the southern part of Korea falling to communism?
The threat of a Soviet naval blockade
The threat atomic weapons from other countries
The assistance of the Chinese military
The involvement of the United States (containment)
19
The dramatic increase in car ownership in the 1950s contributed to all of the following except?
More road noise
Decreased usage of national parks
The gap between the rich and poor being increased
more interstates being built
20
One disadvantage of standardization?
Gave people more homes
Increased productivity
Discouraged individuality
Increased profits
21
Which of the following is most characteristic of the Cold War?
The implementation of isolationist foreign policies
The expansion of national borders
The rapid industrialization of many Asian countries
The growth of nuclear arsenals
22
After the U-2 incident, all of the following events occurred except?
The Soviet Union rejected the "open skies" policy
President Eisenhower was uninvited to the Soviet Union
Gary Powers was traded for a Soviet spy
Russia walked out of the Summit
23
The Marshall Plan was designed to ?
Stop the spread of communism
Aid European countries recover from WW2
Assassinate Joseph Stalin
Place nuclear weapons in Italy and Turkey
24
The main goal of the Truman Doctrine was to?
Help the recovery of the postwar Europe
Spread democracy
To stop the spread of communism
Give loans to our allies after WW2