This poster for an American movie playing in POLAND is an example of

global diffusion of American culture through entertainment

Action of Joseph McCarthy that contributed to increased Cold War anxiety.

Led investigations of suspected communists

Which caption is most appropriate for the photograph?

Soviet Union closes escape route s of East Germans

One way Nixon changed US military strategy in Vietnam was-

gave greater responsibilty to S Vietnamese troops

Why might the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution be viewed as a violation of the US Constitution?

it allows the presidentto commit troops to a conflict

A primary reason for US membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is

maintain a collective security agreement in case of attack

___ was a direct US response to communist threats in Greece and Turkey in yrs following WWII

Proclaiming the Truman Doctrine

Which description best summarizes the events depicted in the cartoon?

Soviet union was forced to remove missiles from Cuba

One characteristic of post WWII America was -

Rivalry with the Soviet Union and fear of Communism

The end of WWII influenced the pattern of population growth in the US in what way?

influx or returning soldiers caused boom in birth rates

After WWII, the movement of people out of urban areas led to-

surban sprawl, increased traffic, and decreased green space

What was the purpose of the Berlin Airlift?

To transport supplies to a blockaded West Berlin

Which factor helped change the American public's attitude about involvement in Vietnam?

Graphic coverage by television news

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USHC Unit 10 Cold War 1950s & 1960s

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1
This poster for an American movie playing in POLAND is an example of
global diffusion of American culture through entertainment
how US pop culture influences youth of other countries
influence of foreign media in US movie industry
how Western movies are unpopular in many parts of Europe
2
Action of Joseph McCarthy that contributed to increased Cold War anxiety.
refused to follow Truman's orders during Korean War
Led investigations of suspected communists
helped Castro in Cuba
Advocated increased military spending
3
Which caption is most appropriate for the photograph?
US contains communism behind a permanent wall
Berlin Airlift provides supplies to West Germans in need
Soviet Union closes escape route s of East Germans
US initiates showdown with Soviet Union over West Berlin
4
After WWII, what US policy extended financial aid to friendly European nations rebuilding
NATO
United nations
Warsaw Pact
Marshall Plan
5
One way Nixon changed US military strategy in Vietnam was-
gave greater responsibilty to S Vietnamese troops
negoiated division of North and South Vietnam
Focused on winning hearts and minds of Vietnamese people
Authorized increased US troopp deployment
6
Why might the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution be viewed as a violation of the US Constitution?
it defines the foreign policy role of the president
it prevents the president from appointing military officers
it allows the presidentto commit troops to a conflict
It give power to declare war to the president
7
A primary reason for US membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is
maintain a collective security agreement in case of attack
encourage improvements in foreign education and health
establish a representative body of democratic nations
to apply international law
8
___ was a direct US response to communist threats in Greece and Turkey in yrs following WWII
Establishing the NATO military alliance
Implementing the Marshall Plan
Proclaiming the Truman Doctrine
Creating the United Nations
9
___ between North America and West European Nations promised aid in event of attack
NATO
Marshall Plan
United Nations
Warsaw Pact
10
Which description best summarizes the events depicted in the cartoon?
Russian wanted to remove missiles from Cuba due to high cost
Soviet union was forced to remove missiles from Cuba
Missile removal can be as painful as pulling teeth
The US put pressure on Castro to remove missiles from Cuba
11
The space race was ignited by -
Soviet Union launches Sputnik
US test pilot breaking the sound barrier
Kennedy announces US intentions to land on the moon
Soviet Union places rockets in Cuba
12
Program that provide funds for WWII vetrans in order to create better educated workforce
Passage of G.I Bill
Establishment of Department of Vetrans Affairs
Establishment of Peace Corps
Passage of National Defense Education Act
13
One characteristic of post WWII America was -
Government planning & regulation to improve the economy
racial tensions leading to high profile assinations
Rivalry with the Soviet Union and fear of Communism
social & economic reforms focused on urban job creation
14
The end of WWII influenced the pattern of population growth in the US in what way?
Increased food supply increased life expatancy
influx or returning soldiers caused boom in birth rates
high rate of war casualities decreased birth rate
movement of women into work force decreased birth rate
15
After WWII, the movement of people out of urban areas led to-
renovation of urban areas, growth of suburbs
surban sprawl, increased traffic, and decreased green space
more jobs, decreased traffic, more businesses in cities
more individualized homes and more jobs
16
According to Johnson, why was US military involvement in Vietnam justified?
Kennedy Doctrine
Domino Theory
Massive Retaliation Plan
Eisenhower Doctrine
17
Which of the following was a defining event of the 1960s in the US?
Korean War
launch of Sputnik
Resignation of richard Nixon
Vietnam War
18
The Cold War caused a shift in educational priorities in the US resulting on increased focus
social skills
patriotism
physical education
on math and science
19
What was the purpose of the Berlin Airlift?
To transport supplies to a blockaded West Berlin
To send East German refugees to other countries
To evacuate wounded soldiers from East Berlin
To supply all of West Germany
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Which factor helped change the American public's attitude about involvement in Vietnam?
Propaganda films by antiwar protesters
Passage of War Powere Act
Graphic coverage by television news
reelection of Lyndon Johnson

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