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Early Cold War
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1
Which is a valid conclusion based on United States involvement in the Korean War?
cooperation with a wartime ally ends after the war concludes
The policy of containment was applied in Asia .
United Nation's economic sanctions worked preciously
Americans are easily manipulated
2
What was
NOT
one of the causes of the Baby Boom?
post-war optimism
Troops returning from overseas
laws allowing young humans having access to fireworks
economic prosperity
3
Which foreign policy instrument did Eisenhower use during his presidency?
Nuclear War
Appeasement
CIA operations
Active military involvement
4
The greatest domestic program of the Eisenhower presidency involved
The Military
railroads.
airports.
interstate highways.
5
Which term is most relevant to the area below?
Berlin
GI Bill
Interstate Highway Act
DMZ
6
Place the events concerning the Korean War in order:
3,4,1,2
1,2,3,4
1,1,1,1
4,3,2,1
7
The map below illustrates the following
Europe divided into the NATO alliance and the Warsaw Pact
That an “Iron Curtain” had descended across Europe
All of the above
Two alliance systems at odds with each other
8
In response to turmoil in Turkey and Greece, Truman issues this statement which became known as
The Monroe Doctrine
The Truman Doctrine
The Long Telegram
The United Nation's Charter
9
After WW II, the United States attempted to prevent the spread of communism in Europe mainly by
taking over the governments of Western European nations
holding a series of summit meetings
establishing economic and military aid for European nations
increasing opportunities for political refugees
10
Which individual could be the target of investigations conducted by Joseph McCarthy?
Federal employees
Actors
Union members
All of the above
11
The image below illustrates which specific cold war event?
The Berlin Airlift
Hiroshima
The Berlin Wall
The Marshall Plan
12
Above all other reasons, policy makers supported the Marshall Plan because they
feared that Europe might fall under communist control
feared that Europe would remain an economic drain on the US
desired a strong European market for American goods
had a humanitarian concern for the European people
13
Which was among the root cause of hostility between the U.S. and the Soviet Union?
the difference between democracy and totalitarian systems
Lack of American allies
Efforts to create a United Nations to ensure peace
Problems with Nazi Germany
14
The economic boom of the 1950s helped raise the
standard of living.
Airplanes taking off to Berlin
cold war fears.
perception of invulnerability.
15
Which of the following is
false
about the era that became known as McCarthyism?
It targeted many agencies, institutions, and individuals
Rumors spawned fears that Communists were invading the US
It resulted in the loss of jobs for many who were suspected
During the time, not a single spy was found,
16
The GI Bill of rights provided all of the following for veterans,
except
combat training
hiring privilege
grants for college
low-interest mortgage