How did President Kennedy respond to Soviet plans to install nuclear missiles in Cuba in 1962?

He placed a blockade around Cuba and threatened war

The successful launching of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957 sparked--

a competition between the U.S. and Soviets in technology

What constitutional issue was raised by President Johnson's Great Society?

How much should the government do in helping the poor?

Which is the best explanation for U.S. involvement in the Korean War?

American leaders wanted to resist Communist aggression

How did the prosperity of the 1950s differ from that of the 1920s?

The later prosperity was helped by benefits to war veterans

The Tet Offensive in 1968 caused many Americans to--

question the stability of the war effort in Vietnam

The term "McCarthyism" is sometimes used to describe--

accusing people of subversive acts without evidence

Cesar Chavez, Hector Garcia, and Betty Friedan were similar in that they all--

were leaders in the fight for civil rights

President Eisenhower favored policies of massive retaliation and brinkmanship because--

they were more economically efficient

Which statement best summarizes the primary goal of NATO?

to unite Western Europe in response to Communist aggression

All of the following contributed to the Vietnam anti-war movement EXCEPT--

the passing of the War Powers Act

The Truman Doctrine was originally designed to--

contain Communism by giving aid to Greece and Turkey

During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union--

formed competing military alliances

Which conclusion about the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s is most valid?

Civil disobedience brought about legislative changes

According to Domino Theory, if South Vietnam fell to communism, then--

neighboring countries would soon follow

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STAAR EOC REVIEW-- COLD WAR, CIVIL RIGHTS, VIETNAM

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Practice and review questions for the US History STAAR EOC regarding the following topics: Cold War, Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam.

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1
How did President Kennedy respond to Soviet plans to install nuclear missiles in Cuba in 1962?
He negotiated an agreement with Fidel Castro
He placed a blockade around Cuba and threatened war
He attacked the missile silos with strategic air strikes
He had the army seize control of Cuba
2
Which event of 1948-1949 is illustrated by the cartoon?
the reunification of Germany
the Berlin Airlift
the collapse of the Berlin Wall
the Allied invasion of Germany
3
The successful launching of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957 sparked--
disarmament discussions between the Superpowers
a competition between the U.S. and Soviets in technology
Soviet aggression in Eastern Europe
the Cold War with the United States
4
What constitutional issue was raised by President Johnson's Great Society?
Should taxes be raised to stimulate consumer spending?
Should certain industries be taken over by the government?
How much should the government do in helping the poor?
What foreign imports should be allowed into the U.S.?
5
Which is the best explanation for U.S. involvement in the Korean War?
Americans felt Korea was an essential partner in world trade
President Truman wanted to unify Korea into one nation
American leaders wanted to resist Communist aggression
General MacArthur had a plan to overthrow Communist China
6
How did the prosperity of the 1950s differ from that of the 1920s?
The later prosperity was helped by benefits to war veterans
The later prosperity occurred after a major war
The later prosperity was aided by exporting goods to Asia
The later prosperity was fueled primarily by the automobile
7
The Tet Offensive in 1968 caused many Americans to--
question the stability of the war effort in Vietnam
call for the re-election of President Lyndon B. Johnson
become entirely apathetic and disinterested in the war
enlist in the military
8
The term "McCarthyism" is sometimes used to describe--
investigating civil service employees for corruption
using illegal means to obtain evidence in criminal trials
accusing people of subversive acts without evidence
removing members of Congress for abuse of power
9
Cesar Chavez, Hector Garcia, and Betty Friedan were similar in that they all--
opposed the non-violent approach to obtaining civil rights
were leaders in the fight for civil rights
fought to achieve greater opportunities for women
were members of the Black Panther movement
10
President Eisenhower favored policies of massive retaliation and brinkmanship because--
they were more economically efficient
they provided the safest environment for Americans
U.S. troops were often poorly trained and ineffective
the Soviets did not have nuclear technology
11
Which statement best summarizes the primary goal of NATO?
to bring greater equality to the economies in Europe
to halt the spread of Communist aggression in Asia
to unite Western Europe in response to Communist aggression
to aid those trying to flee Communist oppression in Europe
12
All of the following contributed to the Vietnam anti-war movement EXCEPT--
the massacre at My Lai
the inequity of the draft
the release of the Pentagon Papers
the passing of the War Powers Act
13
The Truman Doctrine was originally designed to--
use the UN to eliminate threats posed by the Soviets
rebuild Korea by extending economic aid
stop the use of nuclear weapons
contain Communism by giving aid to Greece and Turkey
14
During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union--
refused to trade with each other
formed competing military alliances
broke all diplomatic ties
clashed over control of the Mediterranean Sea
15
Which conclusion about the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s is most valid?
Equality had nearly been achieved by the end of the decade
Civil disobedience brought about legislative changes
The movement failed to inspire other groups
The movement began violently but ended more peacefullyI
16
According to Domino Theory, if South Vietnam fell to communism, then--
the United Nations would be forced to intervene
anti-Communist forces would win it back
large numbers of refugees would seek U.S. entry
neighboring countries would soon follow
17
Martin Luther King Jr.'s belief that "an unjust law is no law at all" shows his support for--
civil disobedience
Social Darwinism
separation of church and state
Jim Crow Laws
18
Which Civil Rights leader was the first African American to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?
Rosa Parks
W.E.B. DuBois
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Thurgood Marshall
19
Which book played a role in changing attitudes about gender roles in American society?
The Feminine Mystique
How the Other Half Lives
The Jungle
Common Sense
20
Which group achieved the right to vote in the 26th Amendment?
Americans 18 to 20 years old
Mexican-American women
American Indians
people unable to pay poll taxes

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