What was the purpose of the Marshall plan

To help democratic European nations remain strong

What was the significance of Levittown, New York

It was one of the earliest suburbs built in the 1950's

Why did President Truman fire General Douglas MacArthur

He publicly criticized Truman's policies regarding the war

How did the CIA participate in the Cold War

Carrying out secret operations in other countries

What was one of the results of the GI Bill for returning veterans

They received financial assistance to go to college

Why did Congress increase federal funding for education

The Soviet Union's space program

How did Joseph McCarthy create a media frenzy during the 1950's

Urging the House Un-american committee to hold open hearings

For mutual defense of member countries against Communist

What event sparked the Korean War?

North Korean Troops invaded South Korea

Why did American cities begin to decline after WWII

Middle-class white families moved to the suburbs

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1
Elvis Presley influenced African Americans such as Little Richard to create
Jazz
Rap
Rock N Roll
Fusion
2
What was the purpose of the Marshall plan
To help Germany create a new government
To help democratic European nations remain strong
To punish Germany after WWII
To keep communist countries weak
3
What was the significance of Levittown, New York
It was the poorest town of the United States
It was the setting of a popular television sitcom
It was a place where the transistor was invented
It was one of the earliest suburbs built in the 1950's
4
Why did President Truman fire General Douglas MacArthur
He publicly criticized Truman's policies regarding the war
MacArthur refused to use nuclear weapons
The General gave away secrets to the Soviet Union
MacArthur lost the Korean War
5
How did the CIA participate in the Cold War
Helping design efficient weapon systems
Spying on Americans
Carrying out secret operations in other countries
Making treaties with the Soviet Union
6
What was a major outcome of the Yalta Conference
The establishment of the Soviet satellite nations
The division of Germany
The creation of NATO
The terms of Italy's surrender
7
What was one of the results of the GI Bill for returning veterans
Many moved to the nation's urban centers
They decided to make a career in the military
They found jobs in business
They received financial assistance to go to college
8
What was the first television show that had a live audience
I Dream of Jeanie
The Andy Griffith Show
I Love Lucy
Leave it to Beaver
9
What did the suburbs symbolize for many Americans
The GI Bill
Life during wartime
The American Dream
Our nation moving away from traditional values
10
Why did Congress increase federal funding for education
Rising Immigration
The growth of information industries
Massive population shifts
The Soviet Union's space program
11
How did Joseph McCarthy create a media frenzy during the 1950's
Urging the House Un-american committee to hold open hearings
Saying that there were Japanese spies in the US army
Accusing MacArthur of being a communist supporter
Urging Truman to use nuclear weapons in Korea
12
Because of the massive nuclear retaliation, what did many American school children practice
Nationalism
Identifying the signs of a nuclear attack
Duck and Cover
Running for Cover
13
Why was NATO formed
To spread democracy
To settle international disputes
For mutual defense of member countries against Communist
Promoting free trade among memebers
14
What event sparked the Korean War?
Chinese forces crossed the Yalu River
American and Soviet forces clashed over the 38th parallel
American troops landed at the Port of Inchon
North Korean Troops invaded South Korea
15
Which country's attack drove the UN troops back across the 38th parallel into South Korea
Soviet Union
The United States
China
North Korea
16
Why did American cities begin to decline after WWII
More minorities moved into them
Public housing was not readily available
Taxes increased
Middle-class white families moved to the suburbs
17
What was Sputnik
A series of upgraded missiles
A U-2 spy plane
A Soviet satellite
A covert anti-communism operation in Europe
18
After WWII what was the main foreign policy goal of the US based on the Truman Docterine
The economic recovery of China
Containment
American Prosperity
World Peace
19
What contributed to the challenging behavior of teenagers in the 1950"s
Increased disposable income
All the Above
Rock N Roll culture
Both parents being out of the house during WWII
20
For Americans, the 1950's was a decade of incredible
Prosperity
Scarcity
Overpopulation
Turmoil

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