In 1950, what event began the conflict on the Korean peninsula?

The North Korean army invaded south of the 38th parallel.

The 38th parallel was the basis of

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

This political carton was most likely published

after McCarthy failed to provide proof of his allegations.

The Smith Act was passed because of concerns that

some might advocate government overthrow.

In 1954, Robert Oppenheimer was investigated and denied future access to classified information because

he had friends and family who belonged to the Communist Party.

Which countries remained under Soviet control after the end of World War II?

Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria

How was Khrushchev different from Stalin?

He was less cruel and suspicious.

What was the Eisenhower Doctrine?

The U.S would use force to aid any M.E nation threatened by Communism

Shelters such as this represented American concern about

a potential nuclear attack during the Cold War.

In order to try to gain control over West Berlin, the Soviet Union

set up a near total blockade cutting off that section of the city.

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

communists in China used propaganda to influence public opinion.

How did many citizens of Soviet-dominated Eastern Europe interpret Khrushchev’s talk of “peaceful co-existence”

an opportunity to gain a degree of political autonomy

In this map, the areas in green show the countries

that belonged to the Warsaw Pact.

The message of this political cartoon is

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

What happened on September 2, 1949, that caused a sudden change in U.S.-Soviet relations?

The Soviet Union set off an atomic bomb.

The Hungarian revolt of 1956 was encouraged partly by

the hope that Khrushchev would be less repressive than Stalin.

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

They are trying to demonstrate their independence from the West.

Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were charged, convicted, and executed specifically for

passing secrets about nuclear science to the Soviets.

How did the Federal Employee Loyalty Program affect Americans’ First Amendment right to peacefully assemble?

gave the government to fire federal employees in subversive organizations.

One goal of the Marshall Plan was to

make European countries strong enough to start buying American goods.

What led to Senator McCarthy’s downfall?

the broadcast of the McCarthy hearings on television

The Truman Doctrine was established because of fears that

communism would spread to other countries.

The National Defense Education Act was passed amidst fears that

arts were being funded more than science and math.

What was a result of the Hollywood Ten trial?

executives blacklisted entertainers with alleged communist ties.

The Marshall Plan generated economic growth by

stimulating foreign demand for American products.

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1
In 1950, what event began the conflict on the Korean peninsula?
The North Korean army invaded south of the 38th parallel.
The Chinese army invaded south of the 38th parallel.
U.N. forces fought off the invading army from the North.
The South Korean army invaded north of the 38th parallel.
2
The 38th parallel was the basis of
diplomatic talks that led to a peace treaty between North and South Korea.
a new economic development zone related to the Marshall Plan.
a cease-fire in the conflict between North and South Korea.
a conflict over shipping routes between Japan and North Korea.
3
This political carton was most likely published
after McCarthy’s allegation that communists worked in the State Department.
after McCarthy failed to provide proof of his allegations.
before McCarthy made allegations against Secretary George Marshall.
when McCarthy made allegations against the U.S. Army.
4
The Smith Act was passed because of concerns that
freedom of speech was threatened.
some might advocate government overthrow.
laws might be introduced to arrest potential communists.
government agencies would screen employees for loyalty.
5
In 1954, Robert Oppenheimer was investigated and denied future access to classified information because
he had friends and family who belonged to the Communist Party.
he was discovered to be a communist.
there was evidence that he was working as a spy for the Soviet Union.
people realized he was not such a good scientist after all.
6
Which countries remained under Soviet control after the end of World War II?
Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria
Denmark, Austria, Czechoslovakia
Hungary, Bulgaria, Greece
Austria, Czechoslovakia, Hungary
7
How was Khrushchev different from Stalin?
He was not a communist.
He agreed to consider allowing elections in Eastern Europe.
He favored cooperation with the United States.
He was less cruel and suspicious.
8
What was the Eisenhower Doctrine?
The United States would liberate the countries behind the iron curtain.
The United States would recognize the People’s Republic of China.
The United States would nationalize the Suez canal.
The U.S would use force to aid any M.E nation threatened by Communism
9
Shelters such as this represented American concern about
a successful launch of a Soviet satellite into space.
a potential nuclear attack during the Cold War.
the increasing number of natural disasters in the 1950s.
the potential threat of domestic terrorism in the 1950s.
10
In order to try to gain control over West Berlin, the Soviet Union
went to the United Nations and demanded control of that section of the city
threatened the section of the city with troops and tanks.
set up a near total blockade cutting off that section of the city.
operated a massive airlift to bring in needed supplies.
11
Which of the following had the biggest impact on post-war European economic prosperity?
the Marshall Plan
demobilization
the GI Bill of Rights
postwar inflation
12
Based on what is visible in the picture, one can infer that
communists in China were against the U.S. support of South Korea.
communists in China used propaganda to influence public opinion.
the Chinese public was generally supportive of their communist government.
the Soviet Union approved of China's communist government.
13
How did many citizens of Soviet-dominated Eastern Europe interpret Khrushchev’s talk of “peaceful co-existence”
an opportunity to gain a degree of political autonomy
a statement that the Soviets would maintain control
an invitation to align themselves with NATO
a chance to benefit from Soviet economic expansion
14
In this map, the areas in green show the countries
where anti-communist revolts took place.
that belonged to the Warsaw Pact.
affected by the Marshall Plan.
that the Soviet Union absorbed.
15
Who first spoke of the “iron curtain”?
Joseph Stalin
Winston Churchill
Harry Truman
George Kennan
16
The message of this political cartoon is
Military nuclear tests harm the areas in which they are conducted.
Building an arsenal is a better defense solution that building a military.
All nations are under pressure because of the superpowers' arms race.
A nuclear war will result in mutual self-destruction of all involved.
17
What happened on September 2, 1949, that caused a sudden change in U.S.-Soviet relations?
North Korea invaded South Korea.
The Soviet Union launched a satellite into space.
The Soviet Union set off an atomic bomb.
The military alliance known as SEATO was formed.
18
How did the American public view General MacArthur after President Truman fired him?
They were angry that he had miscalculated in the war.
They still saw him as a hero.
They thought he was a traitor.
They thought he was too old to still be on active duty.
19
The Hungarian revolt of 1956 was encouraged partly by
a communist takeover within the Hungarian government.
John Foster Dulles's policy of brinkmanship.
the hope that Khrushchev would be less repressive than Stalin.
the end of the Cold War.
20
What does this political cartoon suggest about Joseph Stalin and other communist leaders?
They are cruel and harsh towards their own people.
They wish to invade and take over weaker countries.
They wish to control what their people see and hear about the West.
They are trying to demonstrate their independence from the West.
21
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were charged, convicted, and executed specifically for
violating the Smith Act.
passing secrets about nuclear science to the Soviets.
being members of the communist party.
being subversive and disloyal Americans.
22
How did the Federal Employee Loyalty Program affect Americans’ First Amendment right to peacefully assemble?
gave the government to fire federal employees in subversive organizations.
It allowed the government to jail people that discussed communist ideology.
It made advocating the violent overthrow of the government unlawful.
It outlawed federal employees from joining to the American Communist Party.
23
What was one place on the globe where the Cold War was “hot” and U.S. soldiers fought and died?
Egypt
Hungary
Korea
China
24
One goal of the Marshall Plan was to
make Germany pay costs for all the destruction it had caused in Europe.
send troops to help European countries fight communism.
make European countries strong enough to start buying American goods.
give Europeans access to higher education in the United States
25
What led to Senator McCarthy’s downfall?
the uncovering of financial irregularities in his Senate campaign
revelations that he was a communist himself
the discovery that some of the people he had accused were innocent
the broadcast of the McCarthy hearings on television
26
What was a significant turning point in the Korean War?
the Soviet Union’s invasion of South Korea
Truman’s firing of MacArthur
Eisenhower’s visit to Korea
China’s entry into the war
27
Where did Senator McCarthy first announce that the State Department was infested with communists?
as part of a radio broadcast
on the Senate floor
at a communist party rally
at a campaign rally
28
The Truman Doctrine was established because of fears that
an international force was not strong enough to face the Communist threat.
communism would spread to other countries.
the Soviet Union would invade Eastern Europe.
U.S. allies would not have enough economic aid after World War II.
29
The National Defense Education Act was passed amidst fears that
the Soviet Union was producing better scientists and technology.
the U.S. was falling behind in standards of literacy.
there were not enough officers in U.S. military academies.
arts were being funded more than science and math.
30
What was a result of the Hollywood Ten trial?
a variety of movies were released dealing with sensitive issues
The Hollywood Ten answered questions regarding their political affiliations
Hearings were limited to the people in the entertainment industry.
executives blacklisted entertainers with alleged communist ties.
31
The Marshall Plan generated economic growth by
funding the development of new technologies.
prohibiting labor unions.
stimulating foreign demand for American products.
making home loans to war veterans.
32
According to the graph, which of the following would most likely have been shipped to Europe in the largest quantities?
iron ore
kerosene
canned goods
grain

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