This political carton was most likely published

after McCarthy failed to provide proof of his allegations.

The Truman Doctrine was established because of fears that

communism would spread to other countries.

The Eisenhower administration transformed the American landscape forever by

strengthening national defense.

In this map, the areas in green show the countries

that belonged to the Warsaw Pact.

Why didn't the West launch a military operation to end the Berlin blockade?

Distance from West Germ to Berlin would make a milit. operation difficult.

First significant postwar target of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) was the film industry probably b/c

some feared that movies might influence people's politics.

During the postwar era, all minorities faced problems stemming from

language barriers and cultural segregation.

The 38th parallel was the basis of

a cease-fire in the conflict between North and South Korea.

According to this information, what was a political effect of the Korean War?

troops were sent to battle w/out congressional approval in later conflicts.

Why was the Eisenhower Doctrine inspired in part by the Suez Canal Crisis?

Britain and France had tried to regain the canal with Soviet help.

The Smith Act was passed because of concerns that

some might advocate government overthrow.

The Hungarian revolt of 1956 was encouraged partly by

the hope that Khrushchev would be less repressive than Stalin.

Many citizens of Soviet-dominated countries in East Eur interpret Khrushchev’s talk of “peaceful co-existence” in '50s?

an opportunity to gain a degree of political autonomy

Based on what is visible in the picture, one can infer that

communists in China used propaganda to influence public opinion.

What does this political cartoon suggest about Joseph Stalin and other communist leaders?

They are trying to demonstrate their independence from the West.

The Beatniks' attitudes and appearance was

a reaction against postwar conformity & materialism.

The message of this political cartoon is

All nations are under pressure because of the superpowers' arms race.

Shelters such as this represented American concern about

a potential nuclear attack during the Cold War.

According to the information in the table, what did Alger Hiss and Julius Rosenberg have in common?

They were both implicated by known Communists.

The National Defense Education Act was passed amidst fears that

arts were being funded more than science and math.

Presidents Truman and Eisenhower both provided strong leadership in the 1940s and 1950s by

promoting social welfare programs while reducing defense budgets.

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1
This political carton was most likely published
after McCarthy failed to provide proof of his allegations.
when McCarthy made allegations against the U.S. Army.
before McCarthy made allegations against Secretary George Marshall.
after McCarthy’s allegation that communists worked in the State Department.
2
The Truman Doctrine was established because of fears that
the Soviet Union would invade Eastern Europe.
U.S. allies would not have enough economic aid after World War II.
communism would spread to other countries.
an international force was not strong enough to face the Communist threat.
3
The Eisenhower administration transformed the American landscape forever by
maintaining national parks,
strengthening national defense.
providing low-interest loans to home buyers.
funding highway construction that helped the suburbs spread.
4
In this map, the areas in green show the countries
where anti-communist revolts took place.
that belonged to the Warsaw Pact.
that the Soviet Union absorbed.
affected by the Marshall Plan.
5
Why didn't the West launch a military operation to end the Berlin blockade?
President Truman and Congress were against ending the Berlin blockade.
Funding from the Marshall Plan was not available to finance the operation.
The blockade was inconsistent w/ the idea of containing further expansion.
Distance from West Germ to Berlin would make a milit. operation difficult.
6
First significant postwar target of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) was the film industry probably b/c
some feared that movies might influence people's politics.
most people in Hollywood were communist.
too many communist propaganda films were being made.
The U.S.S.R. was sending agents to work in Hollywood.
7
What was a significant turning point in the Korean War?
Eisenhower’s visit to Korea
China’s entry into the war
Truman’s firing of MacArthur
the Soviet Union’s invasion of South Korea
8
During the postwar era, all minorities faced problems stemming from
forced removal to reservations.
discrimination in housing and employment.
the legacy of slavery.
language barriers and cultural segregation.
9
The 38th parallel was the basis of
a new economic development zone related to the Marshall Plan.
a conflict over shipping routes between Japan and North Korea.
a cease-fire in the conflict between North and South Korea.
diplomatic talks that led to peace between North and South Korea.
10
According to this information, what was a political effect of the Korean War?
More Americans were listed as missing in action than killed in action.
More Americans were killed than North and South Koreans combined.
troops were sent to battle w/out congressional approval in later conflicts.
The United States’ defense budget continued to rise steadily.
11
Why was the Eisenhower Doctrine inspired in part by the Suez Canal Crisis?
Eisenhower thought Egypt might use Soviet forces to hold on to the canal.
Britain and France had tried to regain the canal with Soviet help.
Eisenhower wanted to prevent communist countries from using the canal.
Eisenhower believed that communist influence was growing in Egypt.
12
The Smith Act was passed because of concerns that
laws might be introduced to arrest potential communists.
government agencies would screen employees for loyalty.
some might advocate government overthrow.
freedom of speech was threatened.
13
The rise in the Sunbelt’s political power was primarily due to a concurrent rise in
defense industry spending.
population migration.
the national highway system.
suburban housing developments.
14
The Hungarian revolt of 1956 was encouraged partly by
the end of the Cold War.
John Foster Dulles's policy of brinkmanship.
a communist takeover within the Hungarian government.
the hope that Khrushchev would be less repressive than Stalin.
15
Many citizens of Soviet-dominated countries in East Eur interpret Khrushchev’s talk of “peaceful co-existence” in '50s?
a chance to benefit from Soviet economic expansion
a statement that the Soviets would maintain control
an opportunity to gain a degree of political autonomy
an invitation to align themselves with NATO
16
Based on what is visible in the picture, one can infer that
the Soviet Union approved of China's communist government.
the Chinese public was generally supportive of their communist government.
communists in China used propaganda to influence public opinion.
communists in China were against the U.S. support of South Korea.
17
What does this political cartoon suggest about Joseph Stalin and other communist leaders?
They wish to control what their people see and hear about the West.
They are trying to demonstrate their independence from the West.
They wish to invade and take over weaker countries.
They are cruel and harsh towards their own people.
18
This model of Sputnik III displayed in Moscow was intended to inspire feelings of
pride in Chinese innovation.
allegiance to communist ideology.
Soviet nationalism.
respect for American idealism.
19
The Beatniks' attitudes and appearance was
a reaction against postwar conformity & materialism.
a sign of their conservative politics.
the product of poverty & illiteracy.
meant to imitate hippie culture.
20
Which of the following would most likely have been shipped to Europe in the largest quantities?
Canned goods
Iron Ore
Kerosene
Grain
21
The fact that 1950 saw the greatest increase in the production of televisions is an indication of
the growing arms race.
Cold War fears.
inflation & economic slump.
postwar prosperity.
22
The message of this political cartoon is
All nations are under pressure because of the superpowers' arms race.
Building an arsenal is a better defense solution that building a military.
A nuclear war will result in mutual self-destruction of all involved.
Military nuclear tests harm the areas in which they are conducted.
23
Shelters such as this represented American concern about
the increasing number of natural disasters in the 1950s.
the potential threat of domestic terrorism in the 1950s.
a potential nuclear attack during the Cold War.
a successful launch of a Soviet satellite into space.
24
Secretary of State Dulles’s approach to war can best be described as
Brinkmanship.
Peaceful coexistence.
mutually assured destruction.
Massive retaliation.
25
In this political cartoon, the central figure speaking in favor of the Fair Deal is
Henry Wallace.
Harry Truman.
Thomas Dewey.
Dwight D. Eisenhower.
26
According to the information in the table, what did Alger Hiss and Julius Rosenberg have in common?
They were both charged with criminal espionage.
They were both investigated by the FBI
They were both sentenced to lengthy prison terms.
They were both implicated by known Communists.
27
Which of the following had the biggest impact on post-war economic prosperity in the United States?
the GI Bill of Rights
postwar inflation
demobilization
the Marshall Plan
28
The National Defense Education Act was passed amidst fears that
the U.S. was falling behind in standards of literacy.
there were not enough officers in U.S. military academies.
the Soviet Union was producing better scientists and technology.
arts were being funded more than science and math.
29
Which of the following was a religious leader known for his revivals?
Benjamin Spock
Fulton Sheen
Jonas Salk
Billy Graham
30
Which of the following had the largest role in increasing consumer consumption during the 1950s?
an increase in shopping centers
suburban migration
technological innovations
ease in obtaining credit
31
Presidents Truman and Eisenhower both provided strong leadership in the 1940s and 1950s by
actively containing communist aggression.
encouraging dialogue with communist countries through the United Nations.
reducing conventional forces in favor of nuclear weapons.
promoting social welfare programs while reducing defense budgets.
32
In the 1950s, middle class prosperity and the abundance of inexpensive goods had the unexpected effect of
converting more people to communism.
encouraging discontent with conformity and materialism.
inspiring rock n' roll music.
damaging the environment.
33
Which of the following American entrepreneurs was involved in the retail merchandising business?
Kemmons Wilson
Ray Kroc
Estee Lauder
Sam Walton
34
The largest number of migrants to California in the late 1950s were from the
Midwest.
Gulf Coast.
Northeast.
Pacific coast.

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