What was the significance of Levittown, New York

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

For mutual defense of member countries against Communist

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

They received financial assistance to go to college

What was the purpose of the Marshall plan

To help democratic European nations remain strong

Why did American cities begin to decline after WWII

Middle-class white families moved to the suburbs

What event sparked the Korean War?

North Korean Troops invaded South Korea

Why did Congress increase federal funding for education

The Soviet Union's space program

How did the CIA participate in the Cold War

Carrying out secret operations in other countries

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

Urging the House Un-american committee to hold open hearings

Why did President Truman fire General Douglas MacArthur

He publicly criticized Truman's policies regarding the war

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

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