Which order is correct?

Hoover-Roosevelt-Truman-Eisenhower

In order to break the Soviet blockade against West Berlin, the United States and Great Britain

began an airlift designed to keep West Berlin supplied

The National Defense Education Act (1958) was created to

improve education in the areas of science and math

Prior to the start of WWII, Great Britain and France followed a policy of appeasement when they

allowed Germany to expand its territory

In 1939, President FDR responded to the start of the WWII in Europe by...

selling military supplies to Allied nations

During WWII, the need of the US for more war materials resulted in the...

rationing of some consumer goods

The primary purpose of the creation of the United Nations was to...

promote peace through international agreements

The Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 came to an end when

Soviet Union agreed to withdraw its missiles from Cuba

Which change in American society occurred during WWII?

Women replaced men in essential wartime industries

The D-Day invasion in June 1944 was important to the outcome of WWII because

opened a new Allied front in Europe

Which word best describes the U.S. policy towards communism in the 1950s and 1960s?

countries trying to resist the spread of Communism

The most significant impact of television in post-World War II United States was that it

fostered a sense of national cultural conformity

The main purpose of the WWII ration books was

conserve essential goods for military use

McCarythism in the 1950s is most closely associated with:

claims that communists had infiltrated the federal governmen

What were the Tuskegee Airmen?

African Americans who served in the military

The major reason for the decision to use the atomic bomb against Japan was the...

potential loss of American lives from an invasion of Japan

The primary goal of the US foreign policy of containment was to:

stop communist influence from spreading

This WWII poster recognizes the...

contributions of women to wartime defense

What was the Manhattan Project?

The project centered around building the atomic bomb.

In the early 1950s, Senator Joseph McCarthy earned national attention by

falsely accusing many people of being communists

Which of the following statements about technology development in WWII is accurate?

Some advances occurred by accident.

What effect did the end of WWII have on American women who worked in defense during the war?

Their jobs were taken by returning servicemen.

The relocation camps where Japanese Americans were interned during WWII were mainly a reaction

Japanese military attack on Pearl Harbor

After the Holocaust, what new action did the US take to aid Jews?

It recognizes Israel as a state.

"Urban sprawl" was created in post-World War II America thanks MAINLY to which of these?

expansion of the highway system

The trials at Nuremberg were meant to accomplish which of the following...

provide justice for the Holocaust

Why was Stalin upset by the western Allies decision to focus on North Africa?

It delayed the Allies from attacking the Nazis in west. Eur.

Cash and Carry, the Destroyers for Naval Bases Deal, the Lend-Lease Act were designed to

aid the Allies without involving the US in war

In which pair of events is the second event a response to the first?

Holocaust - Nuremberg War Crimes trials

What was the purpose of the Lend-Lease Act of 1941?

helping Great Britain without going to war

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1
What country found itself divided into communist and non-communist zones?
United States
Thailand
Germany
Canada
2
Which order is correct?
Roosevelt-Hoover-Eisenhower-Truman
Hoover-Roosevelt-Truman-Eisenhower
Hoover-Truman-Roosevelt-Eisenhower
Truman-Roosevelt-Hoover-Eisenhower
3
In order to break the Soviet blockade against West Berlin, the United States and Great Britain
instituted an economic boycott of all imported Soviet goods
blockaded Cuba in retaliation to Soviet actions
broke off all diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union
began an airlift designed to keep West Berlin supplied
4
Britain & France declared war in response to the...
Italian invasion of Ethiopia
Soviet invasion of Finland
German invasion of Poland
German invasion of Czechoslovakia
5
The National Defense Education Act (1958) was created to
educate students on how to survive a nuclear attack
educate students on the evils of the Soviet Union
improve education in the areas of science and math
desegregate American public schools
6
Prior to the start of WWII, Great Britain and France followed a policy of appeasement when they
rejected an alliance with the Soviet Union
signed the agreements at the Yalta Conference
opposed United States efforts to rearm
allowed Germany to expand its territory
7
In 1939, President FDR responded to the start of the WWII in Europe by...
asking Congress to enter the war
selling military supplies to Allied nations
urging continued appeasement of aggressor nations
attempting to negotiate a peaceful settlement of hostilities
8
During WWII, the need of the US for more war materials resulted in the...
reduction in profits for defense industries
easing of government controls of the economy
rationing of some consumer goods
use of lengthy strikes by labor unions
9
What country did the US bomb last week in response to a series of chemical weapons attacks?
Syria
Iraq
Israel
Egypt
10
The primary purpose of the creation of the United Nations was to...
maintain an international army
free eastern European countries from communism
supply food to all member countries
promote peace through international agreements
11
Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Leonardo
Raphael
Michelangelo
Donatello
12
Following the WWII, the Jewish state of ______ was created.
Iraq
Iran
Syria
Israel
13
The Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 came to an end when
UN allowed the US to install nuclear missiles in Key West
CIA-backed rebels defeated by Cuba at the Bay of Pigs
Soviet Union agreed to withdraw its missiles from Cuba
a nuclear disarmament plan was agreed upon
14
Which change in American society occurred during WWII?
Women replaced men in essential wartime industries
Congress enacted the first draft
African Americans were granted equality in the armed forces
Women were allowed to enter combat units for the 1st time
15
At the beginning of WWII national debate focused on whether the US should continue the policy
isolationism
coexistence
imperialism
containment
16
The D-Day invasion in June 1944 was important to the outcome of WWII because
forced Italy to surrender
opened a new Allied front in Europe
stopped Soviet advances in eastern Europe
avoided use of the atomic bomb against civilian targets
17
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was formed for the purpose of...
settling international disputes
mutual defense
promoting free trade among members
spreading democracy
18
This event marked the end of the Cold War
the fall of the Berlin War
Berlin Airlift
Bay of Pigs Invasion
Cuban Missile Crisis
19
Which word best describes the U.S. policy towards communism in the 1950s and 1960s?
countries helping the United States in the Vietnam War
countries trying to resist the spread of Communism
people who were in poverty.
states trying to integrate public schools
20
The most significant impact of television in post-World War II United States was that it
made people rally against hatred and intolerance
showed the many diverse interests in and on the country
fostered a sense of national cultural conformity
was a major factor in creating support for Women's Movement
21
Which nation signed a nonaggression pact with Germany that led to the invasion of Poland?
Spain
Italy
the Soviet Union
Japan
22
The main purpose of the WWII ration books was
pay defense contractors for military hardwar
conserve essential goods for military use
choose men for the draft
encourage increased production of consumer goods
23
The US entered WWII as a direct result of...
attacks on US ships in the Atlantic
the attack on Pearl Harbor
the invasion & division of France
the invasion & division of Poland
24
What was V-E Day?
Germany surrendered
The US dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor
Italy declared war on the US
25
McCarythism in the 1950s is most closely associated with:
passage of the Interstate Highway Act
claims that communists had infiltrated the federal governmen
efforts to prevent pro-communist governments in Latin Americ
formation of the Warsaw Pact
26
What were the Tuskegee Airmen?
African Americans who served in the military
Hispanic Americans who served in the military
Native Americans who served in the military
Japanese Americans who served in the miltary
27
The major reason for the decision to use the atomic bomb against Japan was the...
potential loss of American lives from an invasion of Japan
Plan to bring democratic government to Japan after the war
Failure of the island-hopping campaign against Japan
Need to defeat Japan before defeating Germany
28
To help pay for the war, the US government relied heavily on the...
printing of additional paper money.
money borrowed from foreign governments.
sale of us manufactured goods to neutral nations.
sale of war bonds.
29
The primary goal of the US foreign policy of containment was to:
stop communist influence from spreading
return to noninvolvement in world affairs
overthrow existing dictatorships
gain territories in Africa and Latin America
30
This WWII poster recognizes the...
role of women as military officers
legal equality of women
contributions of women to wartime defense
return of women to the workforce after the war
31
Who sang the song at the beginning of the quiz game?
AC/DC
Dave Matthews Band
Billy Joel
Bruce Springsten
32
Where are the 2018 Winter Olympics being held?
North Korea
Japan
China
South Korea
33
What was the Manhattan Project?
The US plan to protect NY from invasion.
Japan's secret plan to bomb Pearl Harbor.
The plan to carry out a massive invasion of France.
The project centered around building the atomic bomb.
34
In the early 1950s, Senator Joseph McCarthy earned national attention by
almost winning multiple Presidential elections
supporting national desegregation efforts
falsely accusing many people of being communists
challenging the President’s decision to use atomic weapons
35
Which of the following statements about technology development in WWII is accurate?
No medical advances of note occurred.
Computers were not invented until years after the war.
Some advances occurred by accident.
It served strictly military purposes.
36
What effect did the end of WWII have on American women who worked in defense during the war?
Their jobs were taken by returning servicemen.
Their wages were increased to match males.
Their contributions were rewarded by the government.
They were invited to join labor unions.
37
The relocation camps where Japanese Americans were interned during WWII were mainly a reaction
capture of Japanese war prisoners
the strange clothes worn by Japanese people
attacks by Japanese Americasn on US bases
Japanese military attack on Pearl Harbor
38
___the first to make public 4 year colleges tuition-free for families earning > $100,000 a year
California
New York
South Carolina
Florida
39
In following a policy of appeasement, Britain & France were...
entering into a formal defense alliance
pressuring the US to enter the war
declaring war on Germany
giving in to Hitler's demands
40
After the Holocaust, what new action did the US take to aid Jews?
It created shelter programs.
It helped locate lost relatives.
It provided monetary compensation.
It recognizes Israel as a state.
41
"Urban sprawl" was created in post-World War II America thanks MAINLY to which of these?
expansion of the highway system
end of the Cold War
greater shopping opportunities
more fuel-efficient automobiles
42
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, an index of 30 stocks, dropped ____ points yesterday.
1175
2075
1075
175
43
Which of these most accurately represents the outcome of the Korean War?
the United States won
Containment was successful
North Korea won
South Korea won
44
The trials at Nuremberg were meant to accomplish which of the following...
execute Tojo Hideki
provide justice for the Holocaust
avenge the bombing of Pearl Harbor
put Adolf Hitler on trial
45
Why was Stalin upset by the western Allies decision to focus on North Africa?
Germans were too powerful in North Africa and beat Stalin
It delayed the Allies from attacking the Nazis in west. Eur.
Japan controlled North Africa, Soviets weren't at war w/them
The Soviets controlled North Africa
46
Cash and Carry, the Destroyers for Naval Bases Deal, the Lend-Lease Act were designed to
relieve unemployment caused by the Great Depression
contribute to the success of the Axis powers
aid the Allies without involving the US in war
guarantee a third term to FDR
47
Where did the US drop the atomic bombs to end WWII?
Okinawa and Iwo Jima
Iwo Jima and Gudalcanal
Hiroshima and Okinawa
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
48
In which pair of events is the second event a response to the first?
Manhattan Project - Lend-Lease Act
Holocaust - Nuremberg War Crimes trials
Germany's invasion of Poland - Munich Conference
Truman Doctrine - D-Day Invasion
49
D-Day was the code name for the Allied invasion of...
France
Japan
North Africa
Italy
50
What was the purpose of the Lend-Lease Act of 1941?
keeping the Soviet Union from invading China
sending troops to defend France
helping Great Britain without going to war
profiting from Germany demand for oil
51
Who made the final decision to drop the atomic bomb?
J. Robert Oppenheimer
Harry S. Truman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Douglas MacArthur
52
The Marshall Plan and the Cuban Missile Crisis are most closely asosciated with
the establishment of the Peace Corps
US-Soviet relations during the Cold War
the creation of the Alilance for Progress
an increase in trade between the US and Cuba
53
Following WWII, who described the Soviet Grip on Eastern Europe as an "Iron Curtain"?
Stalin
Churchill
Mussolini
Truman
54
Name of the alliance the Soviet Union created after WW II
Soviet Satellite Pact
NATO
Warsaw Pact
NAFTA
55
Which of the following correctly matches the politician with his nation?
Italy- Mussolini
France - Winston Churchill
Britain - Charles de Gaulle
Austria - Joseph Stalin

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