1950s Culture & Cold War

This Act forced any communist organization to register with the US government.

This was created in response to NATO-- communist military alliance.

Wisconsin Senator who became the face of communist "witch hunts" in America.

Term describing individuals between the ages of 12-19

Which Korea was communist and supported by the Soviet Union?

Organization for strength in numbers-- democratic countries to defend selves vs. Soviet Union

Restricting the expansion of Soviet communism anywhere by using military or economic aid.

One of the R's of Conformity: non-conformists of 2 groups: Beatniks & Greasers

Germany was divided into ___ occupation zones after WWII.

This was the year the Korean War cease-fire was signed.

Created in 1956, cost $32 billion and created 45,000 miles of new highway in the US

One mom, one dad, 1-2 kids and probably a dog.

This lasted from 1946-1991 between the US and Soviet Union

Person related to the Rosenbergs who turned them in to authorities.

The Korean War is over and a peace treaty was signed.

Where 1/3 of the American population ended up moving, beginning in the 1950s

When Stalin blocked all road, rail, and river transportation to West Berlin for supplies.

Which of the following is NOT a CAUSE of the Second Red Scare in America?

All of the following were strongly influenced by 50s car culture EXCEPT...

Which of the following is NOT an invention of the 1950s?

Countries in which pro-Soviet governments had been installed-controlled by another country.

Invisible line that separated democratic (western) Europe from communist (eastern) Europe.

All of the following countries occupied Germany EXCEPT...?

One of the R's of Conformity: everyone must follow these--they tell society how to behave.

Famous actor-- "East of Eden" and "Rebel without a Cause" in the 1950s

Created to investigate communists; Hollywood Ten were blacklisted by this group

Spreading of fear and making baseless charges of communists without evidence.

Where was the dividing line between the 2 Koreas?

Theme of the 1950s: the desire to be alike; to appear similar.

Massive American aid program to help rebuild Europe after WWII: 17 different countries helped

New music popular among 50s teenagers; mix of country and R&B.

The American Dream in the 1950s

The landing site that was the turning point in the Korean War.

Worked outside of the home, made all decisions, made the money.

Theme of the 1950s: belief that buying goods was beneficial for the economy.

The popular drive-in food chain that began in the 50s--1st of its kind.

This was the US President at the end of the Korean War.

R's of Conformity: these were reversed after WWII: women went home & men to work

German city that was divided into East & West parts--democratic vs. communist

The United States declared war on Korea.

A drastic increase in population following the end of WWII and into the 50s.

International Post-WWII organization created with goal of world peace.

President __ fired __ in 1951, who was the leader of the troops in Korea.

The Korean War is also known as the ____ War.

One of the most influential items of the 1950s.

Where the new Big Three met to determine details for dividing Germany post WWII.

What issue caused negotiations in the Korean War to go so long without resolve?

Communist military alliance to protect against an attack from the west.

When the US & GB flew in supplies to Berlin for 10 months

Which country got involved in the Korean War when UN troops got close to their border?

Mass produced homes, $100 deposit/$60 per month. 1 story home with a yard & garage.

This gave aid to Greece & Turkey to restrict Soviet expansion-- SUCCESS!

Group of film directors, producers & screenwriters who went in to HUAC but didn't cooperate

Rules: To be seen and not heard; control emotions; no sex EVER