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

Which caption is most appropriate for the photograph?

Soviet Union closes escape route s of East Germans

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

Proclaiming the Truman Doctrine

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

One characteristic of post WWII America was -

Rivalry with the Soviet Union and fear of Communism

What was the purpose of the Berlin Airlift?

To transport supplies to a blockaded West Berlin

Which description best summarizes the events depicted in the cartoon?

Soviet union was forced to remove missiles from Cuba

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

Graphic coverage by television news

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

Led investigations of suspected communists

One way Nixon changed US military strategy in Vietnam was-

gave greater responsibilty to S Vietnamese troops

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

global diffusion of American culture through entertainment

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

maintain a collective security agreement in case of attack

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

surban sprawl, increased traffic, and decreased green space

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

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