How did President Truman react when North Korean troops crossed into South Korea?

He used a UN resolution to order American troops to S. Korea

J. Robert Oppenheimer was investigated & denied future access to classified information because

he had friends & family who belonged to the Communist Party

What impact did the Korean War have on U.S. budgets?

It increased & became a larger proportion of future budgets.

According to Karl Marx, history is the record of the

struggle between classes in society

In China’s civil war, the United States backed

the Nationalists, led by Jiang Jieshi.

Adam Smith believed that government

should not interfere in people's economic decisions.

NATO and the Warsaw Pact were examples of

military alliances made for “collective security.”

What was HUAC responsible for?

having hearings about communist ties to the entertainment

What was a result of the Hollywood Ten trial?

Movie executives blacklisted entertainers

One goal of the Marshall Plan was to

make European countries stronger to buy American goods

A key principle of the economic theory of Communism is

government ownership of property

How did the Truman Doctrine set a new course for American foreign policy?

Gave financial aid to nations fighting against communism.

In order to try to gain control over West Berlin, the Soviet Union

set up a total blockade cutting off that section of the city

In 1950, what event began the conflict on the Korean peninsula?

The North Korean army invaded south of the 38th parallel.

Which countries remained under Soviet control after the end of World War II?

Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria

What organization was formed to stop the spread of Communism?

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

John Foster Dulles, Eisenhower’s secretary of state,

promoted the policy of brinkmanship.

led the Chinese Communist Party.

How was Khrushchev different from Stalin?

He was less cruel and suspicious.

The CIA participated in the Cold War by

carrying out secret operations in other countries.

What was the Eisenhower Doctrine?

The US would help any Middle Eastern nation vs. communism.

was a fear that communists would take over the US.

Why did the United States send several billion dollars to aid the Nationalists in China?

They feared that China would become communist superpower

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U.S. policy to use force to help countries in the Middle East fend off communism
McCarthyism
Arms race
limited war
Eisenhower Doctrine
2
How did President Truman react when North Korean troops crossed into South Korea?
He asked Congress to declare war on North Korea.
He pushed for UN resolution calling for a democratic Korea.
He used a UN resolution to order American troops to S. Korea
He gathered public support in a policy of appeasement.
3
J. Robert Oppenheimer was investigated & denied future access to classified information because
people realized he was not such a good scientist after all.
he had friends & family who belonged to the Communist Party
he was discovered to be a communist.
evidence that he was working as a spy for the Soviet Union.
4
What impact did the Korean War have on U.S. budgets?
The budget for the military was temporarily increased
More $$ was allocated for diplomacy & peacekeeping efforts
It went down bc of increased U.N. involvement
It increased & became a larger proportion of future budgets.
5
general in command of U.S. forces in the Korean War
Julius Rosenberg
Joseph Stalin
Douglas MacArthur
Dwight D. Eisenhower
6
According to Karl Marx, history is the record of the
wars and conflicts between national leaders
increasing prosperity brought about by industrialization
granting of more political liberties to all people
struggle between classes in society
7
In China’s civil war, the United States backed
the Nationalists, led by Mao Zedong.
the Nationalists, led by Jiang Jieshi.
the Communists, led by Jiang Jieshi.
the Communists, led by Mao Zedong.
8
Which "bloc" (section) of Europe is known for communism?
Southern Bloc
Western Bloc
Northern Bloc
Eastern Bloc
9
American convicted and executed for passing nuclear secrets to the Soviets
George Kennan
Douglas MacArthur
Julius Rosenberg
Joseph McCarthy
10
Adam Smith believed that government
should encourage people to share and help each other.
set prices across the board to maintain stability.
is not necessary and should be eliminated.
should not interfere in people's economic decisions.
11
NATO and the Warsaw Pact were examples of
failed attempts to make peace.
efforts to fight communism without bloodshed.
military aggression during the Cold War.
military alliances made for “collective security.”
12
What was HUAC responsible for?
enforcing the Smith Act
Claiming the U.S. State Dept. was infiltrated by communists
having hearings about communist ties to the entertainment
screening federal employees
13
What was a result of the Hollywood Ten trial?
Hearings were limited to people inthe entertainment industry
Movie executives blacklisted entertainers
Movies were released dealing with communism.
The Hollywood Ten were found innocent.
14
Dwight Eisenhower coined this term to describe the spread of communism.
Domino Theory
Wild Fire Theory
Iron Curtain
Multiply Theory
15
One goal of the Marshall Plan was to
give Europeans access to higher education in the US
make Germany pay costs for destruction it caused in Europe.
send troops to help European countries fight communism.
make European countries stronger to buy American goods
16
A key principle of the economic theory of Communism is
government ownership of property
restoration of a bartering system
privatization of business
organization of workers' unions
17
term used to describe extreme, reckless charges
mutual assured destruction
McCarthyism
arms race
limited war
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How did the Truman Doctrine set a new course for American foreign policy?
Approved military aid to nations that helped Allies in WWII.
Approved U.S. military aid to nations rebelling against USSR
It warned communist countries not to spread onto others
Gave financial aid to nations fighting against communism.
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weaker country under the control of a stronger country
arms race
satellite state
limited war
red scare
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having so many weapons that both sides would be totally destroyed in an all-out war
mutual assured destruction
Iron Curtain
arms race
McCarthyism
21
The Marshall Plan was designed to stop the spread of communism by providing
nuclear weapons to NATO
military assistance to Vietnam
funds for economic recovery
government housing to refugees
22
In order to try to gain control over West Berlin, the Soviet Union
went to the UN & demanded control of that section ofthe city
threatened the section of the city with troops and tanks.
set up a total blockade cutting off that section of the city
operated a massive airlift to bring in needed supplies.
23
In 1950, what event began the conflict on the Korean peninsula?
U.N. forces fought off the invading army from the North.
The North Korean army invaded south of the 38th parallel.
The South Korean army invaded north of the 38th parallel.
The Chinese army invaded south of the 38th parallel.
24
war to achieve specific goals rather than the total defeat of the enemy
arms race
red scare
limited war
brinkmanship
25
Which countries remained under Soviet control after the end of World War II?
Austria, Czechoslovakia, Hungary
Denmark, Austria, Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria
Hungary, Bulgaria, Greece
26
What is best known for investigating communism in the film industry?
HUAC
The CIA
NATO
The UN
27
What organization was formed to stop the spread of Communism?
League of Nations
Iron Curtain
United Nations
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
28
John Foster Dulles, Eisenhower’s secretary of state,
promoted the policy of brinkmanship.
resolved the Suez Crisis peacefully.
disagreed w/ Eisenhower over policy of massive retaliation.
favored increased military engagements around the world.
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Mao Zedong
led the Kuomintang in China.
committed genocide in Turkey.
led the Chinese Communist Party.
was best friends with Lenin.
30
How was Khrushchev different from Stalin?
He agreed to consider allowing elections in Eastern Europe
He favored cooperation with the United States.
He was not a communist.
He was less cruel and suspicious.
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The CIA participated in the Cold War by
spying on the Soviet Union.
helping the president determine foreign policy.
carrying out secret operations in other countries.
helping design efficient weapons systems.
32
endless race to acquire greater numbers of more and more powerful weapons
limited war
arms race
democracy
communism
33
To stop Communism from spreading the US and its allies used the strategy of ______
Extermination
Hide and Seek
Guerrilla Warfare
Containment
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What was the Eisenhower Doctrine?
The US would recognize the People’s Republic of China.
The U.S. would liberate countries behind the iron curtain.
The US would help any Middle Eastern nation vs. communism.
The United States would nationalize the Suez canal.
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What was one place on the globe where the Cold War was “hot” and U.S. soldiers fought and died?
Korea
Hungary
Egypt
China
36
In response to NATO, with whom did the Soviet Union form the Warsaw Pact?
East Asian nations
Western European nations
Eastern European nations
North American nations
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The Red Scare...
was a fear that communists would take over Russia.
was a fear that communists would take over the US.
was a fear that Republicans would always remain president.
none of these
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fear of communists, both outside and within the United States
Red Scare
brinkmanship
arms race
limited war
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Why did the United States send several billion dollars to aid the Nationalists in China?
to aid the communists in the fight for power
to help the Nationalists fight corruption
They feared that China would become communist superpower
to increase the training of Nationalist generals

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