The main purpose the the Taft-Hartley Act was to

limit the power of labor unions

Which statement describes one effect of the construction fo the Berlin Wall

It helped stailize the East German economy

The US govenments foreign policy toward Guatemala and Cuba in the 1950s revealed conflict between

supporting nation self-determination and opposing communism

the term "Iron Curtain" refers to a divide between

the Western and Soviet spheres of influence

Which Statement explains how the Red Scare of the 1920s and the Red Scare of the 1950s were similar

In both periods, congress passed laws restricting liberties of US citizens

the term "McCarthyism" is most closely associated with which action

spreading lies to encourage fear and suspicion

Which foreign policy action was an example of the US applying the domino theory in Asia

sending military advisers to South Vietnam

The primary purpose of CIA operations in Latin America during the 1950s was to

undermine pro-communist leaders

Whcih factor most contributed to the increased afflucence of American society in the 1950s

steadily rising employment opportunities

President Kennedy response to the Civil war in Vietnam was an example of this

"flexible response" approach to the Cold War

In its relation with the South Vietnamese government of Ngo Dinh Diem, the Kennedy administration

supported an overthrow of the Diem regime by military leaders

What role did Berlin play in the Cold War during the Kennedy administration

It symbolized the divison between the US and the Soviet ideologies

Which statement describes a difference between President Eisenhower's New look policy and the Truman Doctrine

The New Look policy emphasized the threat of nuclear weapons to discourage

President Johnson foreign policy was focused on

containing communism in Southeast Asia

Which statement best describes an outcome of the passage of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

Authorized the president to get US more deeply involved in the Vietnam War

Which statement best describes Elvis Presley's influence on American Culture

he gave voice to a growing youth audience that rejected conformity

Which statement describes why Kennedy believed the Peace Corps and the Alliance for Progress would help the US in War

provide economic aid to nations where poverty helped spread communism

During the Korean War, President Truman and General MacArthur disagreed on whether the US should

launch an offensive into communist China

President Eisenhower used the term "military-industrial complex" to war Americans against

The interest of private interests in on the US government

Which statement describes how the Cuban Missile Crisis was resolved

The Soviets agreed to remove their missiles from Cuba

President Kennedy aided South Vietnam in its war against the Viet Cong by

increasing the nuber of US military advisers stationed in Vietnam

The purpose of the Bay of Pigs invasion was to

bring about the overthrow of Cuba's communist government

what effect did President Eisenhower's development of the system shown on this map have on America

It contributed to the rise of suburban-to-urban communities

Which factor was most likely responsible for the trend shown in the graph

the departure of women from the workforce

What was the main emphasis of the federal governments polices toward Native Americans during the 1950s

integrating Native American into mainstream society

Which factor placed women at a disadvantage in the workplace

increasing employment for veterans

Which of President Kennedy's foreign policy decisions had the most direct effect on US relations with the Soviet Union

the establishment of a naval blockade around Cuba

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1
The main purpose the the Taft-Hartley Act was to
incease tax revenues for businesses
limit the power of labor unions
fight the spread of communism
reduce government influence in the economy
2
Which statement describes one effect of the construction fo the Berlin Wall
It helped stailize the East German economy
It pushed the allies to withdraw form East Germany
It protected West Berlin from invasion by East Germans
It prevented Soviet Troops from entering East Germany
3
Both the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan were intended to
help Asian countries recover from war
halt the spread of communism
support former European colonies
prevent a nuclear arms race
4
The US govenments foreign policy toward Guatemala and Cuba in the 1950s revealed conflict between
supporting free trade and opposing militarism
supporting nation self-determination and opposing communism
supporting socialist democracy and opposing dictatorships
supporting regional alliances and opposing international organizations
5
the term "Iron Curtain" refers to a divide between
colonies and colonial powers
industrialized and nonindustrialized nations
Allied- and Axis-controlled territory
the Western and Soviet spheres of influence
6
Which Statement explains how the Red Scare of the 1920s and the Red Scare of the 1950s were similar
In both periods, Communist Party in the US got a large number of new people
In both periods, government employees sold national security secrets
In both periods, congress passed laws restricting liberties of US citizens
In both periods, US immigration restrictions were tightened due to fear
7
the term "McCarthyism" is most closely associated with which action
mobilizing supporters with grassroots efforts
accusing political opponents of greed and corruption
using televised hearings to promote a partisan cause
spreading lies to encourage fear and suspicion
8
Which country did the US help rebuild the decade after WW2
Poland
Japan
China
Cuba
9
Which foreign policy action was an example of the US applying the domino theory in Asia
sending military advisers to South Vietnam
establishing naval bases in Japan
supporting the end of French rule in Indochina
refusing to help China's nationalist government
10
The primary purpose of CIA operations in Latin America during the 1950s was to
undermine pro-communist leaders
enforce economic sanctions
deliver humanitarian aid to anticommunist rebels
develop intelligence to defend against invasion
11
The US created NASA in response to which event
the passage of the National Defense Education Act
the formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
the start of the Berlin blockade
the launch of Sputnik 1
12
Whcih factor most contributed to the increased afflucence of American society in the 1950s
the participation of women in the workforce
steadily rising college attendance
steadily rising employment opportunities
government programs to fight properly
13
President Kennedy response to the Civil war in Vietnam was an example of this
rejection of the "domino theory"
desire to open diplomatic relation with communist China
commitment to use the threat of massive retaliation
"flexible response" approach to the Cold War
14
In its relation with the South Vietnamese government of Ngo Dinh Diem, the Kennedy administration
Pressured the Diem regime to accept a US armed presence
supported an overthrow of the Diem regime by military leaders
forces the Diem regime to crack down on the Viet Cong
unconditionally back the poliices of the Diem regime
15
What role did Berlin play in the Cold War during the Kennedy administration
It became the focus of a reduction in US-Soviet tensions
It served as a place to train U-2 pilots to spy on the Soviet Union
It symbolized the divison between the US and the Soviet ideologies
It hosted a US-Soviet summit meeting inteded to unify Germany
16
The Berlin Blockade contributed to the
outbreak of the Korean War
conclusion fo the arms race
beginning of the space race
Formation of the Warsaw Pact
17
Which group was created in response to the formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Warsaw Pact
Central Intelligence Agency
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
Office of Strategic Services
18
Which statement describes a difference between President Eisenhower's New look policy and the Truman Doctrine
The New Look policy shifted majority of funds from the arms to space race
The New Look Policy focused primarily on overthrowing Communist regimes
The New Look policy changed goal from defeating communism to containment
The New Look policy emphasized the threat of nuclear weapons to discourage
19
President Johnson foreign policy was focused on
improving relations with leaders of communist China
containing communism in Southeast Asia
removing communist dictatorships in Latin America
preventing South Korea fro becoming communist
20
Which statement best describes an outcome of the passage of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Authorized the president to get US more deeply involved in the Vietnam War
helped the president avoid a direct military clash with China over Vietnam
Limited the president ability to negotiate with the USSR over South Vietnam
Focused US involvement on containing Soviet support of North Vietnam
21
Which statement best describes Elvis Presley's influence on American Culture
he gave voice to a growing youth audience that rejected conformity
he inspired young people with songs reaffirming traditional social values
he introduced teh rhythms of jazz music to middle class white adults
he raised public morale by writing music with anti-communist lyrics
22
Which statement describes why Kennedy believed the Peace Corps and the Alliance for Progress would help the US in War
provide economic aid to nations where poverty helped spread communism
They would allow the US to keep troops in nations that bordered USSR allies
Give the US access to strengthen military in response to Soviet buildup.
Gave US powerful military allies in hopes opposing the spread of Communism
23
During the Korean War, President Truman and General MacArthur disagreed on whether the US should
establish a naval blockade of Soviet cities
form an alliance with the USSR
use nuclear weapons against North Korea
launch an offensive into communist China
24
President Eisenhower used the term "military-industrial complex" to war Americans against
The interest of private interests in on the US government
abandoing the policy of containment
the actions of Soviet satellites in Europe and Asia
relying too heavily on nuclear weapons
25
Which statement describes how the Cuban Missile Crisis was resolved
The communist government in Cuba was overthrown
President Kennedy ended the Cuban trade embargo
Fidel Castro negotiated a peaceful settlement.
The Soviets agreed to remove their missiles from Cuba
26
President Kennedy aided South Vietnam in its war against the Viet Cong by
placing a blockade on vietnam to stop weapons deliveries to the Viet Cong
negotiting for the Frech withdrawl from Vietnam after Dien Bien Phu
increasing the nuber of US military advisers stationed in Vietnam
ordering the bombing of Viet Cong supply lines in Laos and Cambodia
27
The purpose of the Bay of Pigs invasion was to
rescue Cubans who wanted to escape to the US
bring about the overthrow of Cuba's communist government
remove Soviet missiles that had been positioned in Cuba
enforce a trade embargo on imports of Cuban sugar
28
During hte 1950s women who entered the workforce were most likely to be employed in which type of jobs
part-time clerical work
assembly-line work
technology research work
office management work
29
what effect did President Eisenhower's development of the system shown on this map have on America
it slowed down the postwar baby boom
it increased individuals dependence on government aid
It contributed to the rise of suburban-to-urban communities
it helped reverse the decline in numbers of family farms
30
Which person would have been most likely to write a book criticizing the impact of television on the culture of the 1950
a supporter of Jseph McCarthy
a member of the Beat movement
a supporter of civil rights legislation
a director of an advertising agency
31
Which factor was most likely responsible for the trend shown in the graph
postwar inflation
the departure of women from the workforce
the passge of the GI Bill
Interstate Highway Act
32
What was the main emphasis of the federal governments polices toward Native Americans during the 1950s
integrating Native American into mainstream society
preserving the cultural traditions of Native Americans
repairing trust in the government among Native American leaders
recognizing Native American tribes as sovereign nations
33
Which factor placed women at a disadvantage in the workplace
the rapid growth of white-collar jobs
increasing employment for veterans
the inability to use family automobiles
gender discrimination in labor unions
34
Which of President Kennedy's foreign policy decisions had the most direct effect on US relations with the Soviet Union
the establishment of a naval blockade around Cuba
the founding of the Alliance for Progress
the creation of the Peace Corps
the authorization of the Bay of Pigs invasion
35
Which organization was founded to provide collective security for nations in Southeast Asia
Warsaw Pact
NASA
NATO
SEATO

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