President Truman responded to first successful Soviet test of an atomic bomb device in 1949 by

authorizing full-scale work on the hydrogen bomb

What was the main goal of the U.S. and Russia when Korea was divided along the 38th parallel?

Eventually reunify Korea and allow elections

Allied troops were able to drive the Germans out of France as a result of the

amphibious invasion of Normandy

Truman relieved General MacArthur of his command because MacArthur had

rejected the concept of limited war

Which of the following occurred at the Yalta Conference

Russia agreed to enter the war against Japan

Fears fed by racism resulted in a government decision to

intern more than 120,000 Americans of Japanese ancestry.

How did the Russians try and force the Allies out of Berlin on June 24, 1948?

By cutting off all road, rail, and river routes to Berlin

Which of the following summarizes the purpose of the Truman Doctrine?

Provide aid and assistance to any nation resisting communism

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor was significant because it

prompted the United States to enter the war.

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1
President Truman responded to first successful Soviet test of an atomic bomb device in 1949 by
calling for a ban on all nuclear tests
authorizing full-scale work on the hydrogen bomb
reducing American forces in Europe
proposing a summit meeting to discuss ways to end arms race
2
Which two countries does the Truman Doctrine help in 1947?
Greece
Poland
Turkey
Bulgaria
3
What was the main goal of the U.S. and Russia when Korea was divided along the 38th parallel?
Eventually give back this area to Taiwan
Eventually reunify Korea and allow elections
Eventually give Korea back to Germany
Eventually give Russia total control of this area
4
Allied troops were able to drive the Germans out of France as a result of the
Battle of Leyte Gulf.
amphibious invasion of Normandy
destruction of German submarines in the Atlantic.
signing of the Atlantic Charter.
5
Truman relieved General MacArthur of his command because MacArthur had
called for a negotiated settlement to end the war.
rejected the concept of limited war
failed to land United Nations forces at Inchon
slapped a soldier for not wanting to fight
6
The popular culture of the 1950’s reinforced the view that women should
take a more active political role.
remain as homemakers.
compete with men in the business world.
encourage their husbands to be domestic.
7
Which of the following occurred at the Yalta Conference
agreed that Soviets will annex large sections of Poland.
Russia agreed to enter the war against Japan
Truman receives word that the atomic bomb works.
the occupation of the United States is planned.
8
Fears fed by racism resulted in a government decision to
disband the Fair Employment Practices Committee.
send federal troops to put down “zoot suit riots.”
intern more than 120,000 Americans of Japanese ancestry.
establish a Congress of Racial Equality.
9
The turning point in the Pacific during WWII, occurred after US victory at the Battle of
Ploesti.
Midway.
Hiroshima.
Okinawa.
10
How did the Russians try and force the Allies out of Berlin on June 24, 1948?
By bombing West Germany with a blitzkrieg plane
By cutting off all road, rail, and river routes to Berlin
By establishing the Warsaw Pact
By giving the Allies 1 million dollars to leave the city
11
The Native American marine hero from Arizona that helped raise the flag at Iwo Jima was
Ira Hayes.
Clyde Bellecourt.
Joe Foss.
Dennis Banks.
12
Which of the following summarizes the purpose of the Truman Doctrine?
Allow US bankers to secure large loans for smaller countries
Provide aid and assistance to any nation resisting communism
the United States would lend war materials to the Allies.
Provided aid to Greece and Turkey.
13
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor was significant because it
A.led to the liberation of the Philippines.
prompted the United States to enter the war.
displayed the strength of the United States navel fleet.
A.marked the final Japanese victory of the war
14
Which two countries were members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Great Britain
United States
East Germany
Soviet Union

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