During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union--

formed competing military alliances

The Tet Offensive in 1968 caused many Americans to--

question the stability of the war effort in Vietnam

Goal of US foreign policy during Vietnam War

to prevent the spread of communism into South Vietnam

Why did Truman issue the Truman Doctrine?

USSR interfered in the affairs of Greece and Turkey

The Truman Doctrine was originally designed to--

contain Communism by giving aid to Greece and Turkey

Causes of the Cold War (2)

Distrust between the US and USSR increased after WWII, USSR wanted to expand its sphere of influence in Eurasia

Which is the best explanation for U.S. involvement in the Korean War?

American leaders wanted to resist Communist aggression

Effects of the Cold War (2)

Nuclear arms occurs between US and USSR, US experiences a second Red Scare

Effect of Cold War foreign policy on the American people

Caused a significant loss of American lives

U.S. response to the presence of the "iron curtain"

Worked to stop the spread of the communism

The successful launching of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957 sparked--

a competition between the U.S. and Soviets in technology

How did President Kennedy respond to Soviet plans to install nuclear missiles in Cuba in 1962?

He placed a blockade around Cuba and threatened war

Which statement best summarizes the primary goal of NATO?

to unite Western Europe in response to Communist aggression

Reasons for the creation of NATO (2)

USSR aggressively tried to expand its control of E Europe, USSR threatened to take over West Berlin

All of the following contributed to the Vietnam anti-war movement EXCEPT--

the passing of the War Powers Act

The term "McCarthyism" is sometimes used to describe--

accusing people of subversive acts without evidence

According to Domino Theory, if South Vietnam fell to communism, then--

neighboring countries would soon follow

Which conclusion about the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s is most valid?

Civil disobedience brought about legislative changes

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1
During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union--
broke all diplomatic ties
refused to trade with each other
clashed over control of the Mediterranean Sea
formed competing military alliances
2
The Tet Offensive in 1968 caused many Americans to--
call for the re-election of President Lyndon B. Johnson
become entirely apathetic and disinterested in the war
question the stability of the war effort in Vietnam
enlist in the military
3
Goal of US foreign policy during Vietnam War
to establish a colony in South Vietnam
to restore French rule in Vietnam
to prevent the spread of communism into South Vietnam
to unite Vietnam under one government
4
Why did Truman issue the Truman Doctrine?
USSR provided economic aid to Greece and Turkey
USSR stopped Greece and Turkey from accepting Marshall Plan
USSR interfered in the affairs of Greece and Turkey
USSR refused to allow Greece and Turkey to join the UN
5
The Truman Doctrine was originally designed to--
use the UN to eliminate threats posed by the Soviets
rebuild Korea by extending economic aid
stop the use of nuclear weapons
contain Communism by giving aid to Greece and Turkey
6
Causes of the Cold War (2)
Distrust between the US and USSR increased after WWII
US experiences the second Red Scare
US restricted immigration from E Europe
USSR wanted to expand its sphere of influence in Eurasia
7
Which event of 1948-1949 is illustrated by the cartoon?
the Berlin Airlift
the Allied invasion of Germany
the reunification of Germany
the collapse of the Berlin Wall
8
Which is the best explanation for U.S. involvement in the Korean War?
Americans felt Korea was an essential partner in world trade
American leaders wanted to resist Communist aggression
General MacArthur had a plan to overthrow Communist China
President Truman wanted to unify Korea into one nation
9
The Korean War resulted in
a victory for North Korea
a victory for South Korea
containment but no victory
A stalemate
10
Effects of the Cold War (2)
USSR refuses to provide military assistance to the US
Nuclear arms occurs between US and USSR
US experiences a second Red Scare
USSR attempts to block the formation of the UN
11
Which group achieved the right to vote in the 26th Amendment?
Mexican-American women
Americans 18 to 20 years old
people unable to pay poll taxes
American Indians
12
Effect of Cold War foreign policy on the American people
Increased public support for the government
Decreased American support for democracy
Caused a significant loss of American lives
Increased support for immigrants
13
Martin Luther King Jr.'s belief that "an unjust law is no law at all" shows his support for--
civil disobedience
Social Darwinism
Jim Crow Laws
separation of church and state
14
U.S. response to the presence of the "iron curtain"
Withdrew from its European alliances
Declared war on the Soviet Union
Worked to stop the spread of the communism
Established a blockade of East Berlin
15
The successful launching of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957 sparked--
the Cold War with the United States
Soviet aggression in Eastern Europe
a competition between the U.S. and Soviets in technology
disarmament discussions between the Superpowers
16
How did President Kennedy respond to Soviet plans to install nuclear missiles in Cuba in 1962?
He placed a blockade around Cuba and threatened war
He had the army seize control of Cuba
He attacked the missile silos with strategic air strikes
He negotiated an agreement with Fidel Castro
17
Which statement best summarizes the primary goal of NATO?
to bring greater equality to the economies in Europe
to unite Western Europe in response to Communist aggression
to halt the spread of Communist aggression in Asia
to aid those trying to flee Communist oppression in Europe
18
Reasons for the creation of NATO (2)
USSR aggressively tried to expand its control of E Europe
Building of the Berlin Wall
USSR refused to accept the Marshall Plan
USSR threatened to take over West Berlin
19
All of the following contributed to the Vietnam anti-war movement EXCEPT--
the passing of the War Powers Act
the inequity of the draft
the massacre at My Lai
the release of the Pentagon Papers
20
The term "McCarthyism" is sometimes used to describe--
investigating civil service employees for corruption
using illegal means to obtain evidence in criminal trials
accusing people of subversive acts without evidence
removing members of Congress for abuse of power
21
According to Domino Theory, if South Vietnam fell to communism, then--
anti-Communist forces would win it back
large numbers of refugees would seek U.S. entry
the United Nations would be forced to intervene
neighboring countries would soon follow
22
Which conclusion about the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s is most valid?
Equality had nearly been achieved by the end of the decade
The movement failed to inspire other groups
Civil disobedience brought about legislative changes
The movement began violently but ended more peacefullyI

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