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Unit 5 Part 2 Cold War
Unit 5 Part 2 Cold War
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Which is NOT a conservative criticism of President Johnson’s “Great Society” programs?
Medicare offset the costs of health care for the elderly
the policies were an attempt to institute socialism
the program decreased government spending
the program turned the U.S. into a welfare state
2
What was the goal of the Bay of Pigs Invasion?
To overthrow Fidel Castro
To steal Cuba's cigar supply
To take over Cuba
To take over Cuba's massive bacon supply
3
"...train S. Vietnam's forces and assign to fight while decreasing U.S. combat troops"
Brewer's policy of Vietnamization
President Nixon’s policy of Vietnamization
President Kennedy's policy of Vietnamization
President LBJ's policy of Vietnamization
4
Which of the following are traits of "hippies" in the counterculture movement?
All of these are traits
believed the dominant mainstream culture was corrupt
rejected middle class values
listened to folk music and psychedelic rock
5
What was the significance of the Ho Chi Minh Trail?
Trail American soldiers had to hike to invade the North.
Trail used by the North to provide weapons to the Vietcong.
Trail used as the official border between North and South.
Trail used by the North Vietnamese to escape Communism.
6
A failed military invasion of Cuba undertaken by a CIA-sponsored paramilitary group
Port of Hogs
Gulf of Tonkin
Bay of Pigs
Bay of Bengal
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Name given to a secret Department of Defense study of U.S. involvement in Vietnam
Last Tango in Paris
The Pentagon Papers
The Sting
The French Connection
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What was the killing of 500 Vietnamese civilians at the hands of US soldiers called?
My Lai Massacre
The Bad Massacre
Vietnam Massacre
My Lamb Massacre
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What was Nixon's policy to end the US involvement in the Vietnam War called?
Realization
Vietnamization
Termination
Nixonation
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checked the president's power to commit the US to a war without the consent of the US Congress.
First Act
War Powers Act
Tri Powers Act
Austin Powers Act
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All of the following contributed to Americans turning against the war in Vietnam EXEPT..
Non-stop television coverage
No one really feared the spread of Communism.
Brutal tactics used by the US military
The length of the war.
12
This man was accused of assassinating JFK and was later shot in police custody
Jack Ruby
Lee Harvey Oswald
Jack Nickleson
Abraham Zapruder
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A dominant group or elite that holds power or authority in a nation
The Leftists
The Right
The Establishment
The Replacements
14
Which of the following was NOT one of the difficulties of fighting the war in Vietnam?
It was an unpopular war
Media coverage showed footage of what was happening
Wealthy white Americans were the first to be drafted
Combat conditions
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Provided health insurance for 40 million people age 65 and older.
Midieval
Medivac
Medicaid
Medicare
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All of the following are true about JFK's New Frontier Programs EXCEPT?
Unemployment and welfare benefits were ended
Expanded the government's power in controlling air pollution
Created a “pilot” Food Stamp program for poor Americans
Provided low-cost housing for domestic farm laborers
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Gave President L.B.J. authorization for the use of military force in Southeast Asia.
Honkin Tonkin Incident
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Tonka Truck Resolution
The Spaghetti Incident
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Social health care program for families and individuals with low income and limited resources.
Midieval
Medicare
Medivac
Medicaid
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Which of the following is NOT a trait of "mainstream America" in the 60's?
believed in the American Dream
They discarded possessions and lived in parks or campsites
believed in social conformity
believed in the institution of marriage
20
What did Americans think after the Tet Offensive?
The United States was unbeatable
Racism was alive and well in America
The "Tets" were, in fact, offensive
The Vietnam War couldn't be won
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Agent Orange
A famous spy for the Russians
Prisoner of war who gave the enemy classified information
A character in the first James Bond movie
Dangerous chemical used in Vietnam
22
Lyndon B. Johnson orders the sustained bombing of North Vietnam. This is called...
Operation Pounding Rain
Operation Bouncing Lightning
Operation Rolling Thunder
Operation Falling Snow
23
How did JFK handle the build-up of weapons pointed at the US from Cuba?
He did nothing
Blockade
Nuked 'em
Sent Fidel Castro an invite to his birthday party
24
The 60's came to an end with what historical concert that was attended by 250,000?
Lollapalooza
Woodstock
Altamont
The Summer of Love
25
The number of US soldiers who lost their lives in the Vietnam War was which of the following figures?
58,220
250,000
165,000
22,345
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Which of these would NOT be what a "dove" would say about fighting the Vietnam War?
The government is acting as imperialists.
We don't "know thy enemy."
The United States has no business being in Vietnam
The United States should do what ever is necessary to win.
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Surprise attacks against military and civilian commands and control centers in S.Vietnam
Tet Offensive
Burma Campaign
Battle of Britain
Secret Campaign
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Name given to President Johnson's collection of domestic policies.
New Frontier
Square Deal
Great Society
New Deal
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Which group was most likely to be a dove in the '60's?
Older Americans
Middle Class America
Hippies
Wealthy African Americans
30
13-day confrontation between USA and the Soviet Union over Soviet missiles deployed in Cuba.
The Cuban Manholecover Crisis
The Cuban Maple Crisis
The Cuban Cigar Crisis
The Cuban Missle Crisis
31
Which of the following is the best description of the Immigration Act of 1965?
Immigration from China was stopped.
The US opened its border to all people escaping communism
Immigration priority would be given if people had family in the US
The US closed its borders to all new immigrants.
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Which of the following areas was NOT discussed in JFK's New Frontier Program?
Education
Civil Rights
Immigration
Taxation
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If one country came under the influence of communism, then surrounding countries would follow.
Theory of a Madman
Domino Theory
Theory of Evolution
Domestic Theory
