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Sen. McCarthy created a lot of issues with the 2nd Red Scare. 1 of the worst issues stemming from this was McCarthyism..
Created a whole new political party called the Whigs
Created a new branch of government to protect the American peep from Korea
Caused mass layoffs in the Judicial Branch of government
caused U.S. citizens to be put in prison
2
Due to WW2's destruction America ____?______. This would help lead to better conditions, improved future conditions.
Refuse any aide since we had lost so many lives
Starts the Cold War
has Congress pass a bill (Marshall Plan) to send aide.
Celebrates the Victory
3
If he could've time travelled, Joseph McCarthy would have been cheering and front & center at this 1920s Red Scare Trial
Smith and Hubert
Fernando and Michael
Sacco and Vanzetti
Thompson and Mike
4
The Red Scare 2.0 in society was "fear of Communism from the Soviet Union". This can best be dated to which time period?
the 15 years after WW2
the 15 years after the American Revolution
the 15 years after WW1
the 15 years after Korean War
5
The creation of this lead to Americans thinking each other as secret Communists doing communist activities
House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC)
House Anti-American Activities Committee (HAAAC)
House Non-American Activities Committee (HNAC)
House American Activities Committee (HAAC)
6
President Truman had to remove _____ from command due to him wanting nukes in Korea, which could have triggered WW3.
General Bob Mills
General Douglas MacArthur
General Roosevelt
General Eisenhower
7
Instant fear and terror but eventually NASA, educational funding, and greater technology is a result of...
Soviets launching OverLord I
Soviets launching Sputnik I
Soviets launching Sputnik III
Soviets launching Titan I
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The Baby Boom, military-industrial complex, and GI Bill were CAUSES of Economic Prosperity Post WW2.
False
True
9
Which sequence of events happened following WW2?
Baby Boom... more housing...GI Bill = Suburbs
Death Rate... more housing...GI Bill = Suburbs
Baby Boom... more housing...Money Bill = Suburbs
Baby Boom... more housing...GI Bill = Korean War
10
NATO was created to_____?
Change the ruling classes power from North Vietnam
Protect Western Europe from the Soviet Union (Russia)
Help Western Europe with Economic Aide
Create shared powers throughout South Asia
11
The STAAR test term "police action". We know from the past this means war. In 1950, East Asia, __ causes us to engage.
North Korea invades South Korea
South Vietnam invades North Vietnam
North Vietnam invades South Vietnam
South Korea invades North Korea
12
An example of the Marshall Plan could be...
Korea rebuilding a factory with funds from USA
France rebuilding a factory with funds from USA
Brazil rebuilding a factory with funds from USA
Russia rebuilding a factory with funds from USA
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Consumerism and growth of Suburbs were an EFFECT of Economic Prosperity post WW2.
False
True
False
True
14
The Truman Doctrine supplied other nations with economic ($$$) and military aide to combat the spread of communism.
True
False
15
When the Soviets (USSR) launched Sputnik I we responded to this artificial satellite by....
Increasing money to France and national defense
Increasing money to education and national landmarks
Increasing money to education and national defense
Increasing money to education and international defense
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33,000 American casualties and a stalemate but, what good did come from the Korean War?
New allies in the Middle East
New atomic weapons technology
Stopped the expansion (spread) of Communism in Korea
Gained new territory
17
With the Fear of Communism, the need to contain it, and worried about the Domino Theory the US get involved in...
Afghanistan War on Terror 2001
Gettysburg War - 1863
Korean War - 1950
Spanish American War - 1898
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Things that happened in the 1950's
WW1, Flappers, Rock Music, Red Scare, Economic Prosperity
Baby Boom, McCarthyism, Rock and Roll, Red Scare, Economic Prosperity
WW2, Flappers, Jazz Music, Red Scare, Economic Prosperity
WW2, Flappers, Rock Music, Red Scare, Economic Prosperity
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Things in the 1920's
WW2, Flappers, Rock Music, Red Scare, Economic Prosperity
Flappers, Jazz, Painting, Red Scare, Economic Prosperity
Jazz Musc, Swing Dancing, WW1, Red Scare, Economic Prosperity
Flappers, Harlem Renaissance, Jazz Age, Red Scare, Economic Prosperity
20
As a nation we felt we were falling behind the Soviets and decided to invest in technology thus starting the _____.
Arms Race
Space Race
Cold War
Indy 500
21
What was the plan called to give economic ($$$) support to Western Europe to rebuild after WW2?
Truman Doctrine
Western Europe Aide Plan
Marshall Plan
Revitalization Plan
22
Sputnik I - the launch of this satellite by the Soviets causes mass chaos/panic in the good ol' USA... what did we do?
We were falling behind! We poured money into our technology and weapons
We passed legislation condemning their agenda
We used the containment policy to capture sattelite nations
We sent nuclear weapons to our allies
23
The Berlin Airlift was used to get aide to _____?***
Korean occupied territories in Western Germany
Japanese occupied territories in Western Germany
Vietnam occupied territories in Western Germany
Soviet occupied territories in Eastern Germany - West Berlin
24
N.A.T.O was created to bond countries and have a collective guard against the Soviet Union.
False
True
25
Due to the Space Race with the Soviet Union heating up the US created a new federal agency called _____?
SPACE X
NASA
NASCAR
FBI
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Little trick, slightly diff definition but this idea lead to just MISTRUST and FEAR of the American people
McCarthyism
McRibyism
McNairism
McStalloneism
27
Which is a quick summary of the Berlin Airlift after WW2?
West Berlin(US control) - Koreans blockade - Planes(airlift) - USA Victory!
West Berlin(US control) - Soviets blockade - Planes(airlift) -Nazi Victory!
East Berlin(US control) - Soviets blockade - Planes(airlift) - USA Victory!
West Berlin(US control) - Soviets blockade - Planes(airlift) - USA Victory!
28
When this started people freaked out and were scared that nuclear war could happen at any moment.
Fall Out
Arms Race
This ain't a scene
2007
29
The post WW2 G.I. Bill created a lot of help for veterans and anyone signing up for the military including ____.
More Rock and Roll music
New houses being built and home ownership going up
Fewer people in the Navy
Influx of emigration
30
Music based off African American roots that came out in the 50's with stars such as: Buddy Holly, Elvis, and Chuck Berry
Techno
Rock & Roll
Jazz
Nu Metal
31
The ? greatly altered the landscape, made transportation easier, connected the states, and helped industries grow (50s)?
Internet
Interstate System (Roads)
World War 2
Tesla
32
Which is the best quick summary of why the US got involved in Eastern Asia mid-20th century?
Vietnam War - 1955 - Pres Truman - Containment Policy - Truman Legislation
Korean War - 1950 - President Truman - Colossal Policy - Truman Legislation
Korean War - 1950 - President Truman - Containment Policy - Truman Doctrine
Vietnam War - 1950 - President Truman - Containment Policy - Truman Policy
