Which military alliance of American and European nations pledged in 1949 to protect each other?

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

The issues described in the list reflect the influence of-

Beat Generation ideas on different American art forms.

Which description best summarizes historical events related to the cartoon?

Russia forced to remove missiles from Cuba's Castro.

Response of U.S. to growing communist threats in Greece and Turkey in the years after WW2

Proclaiming the Truman Doctrine

Which caption is most appropriate for the photograph?

The Soviet Union closes escape routes of East Germans.

Why did the U.S. conduct the Berlin Airlift?

To transport supplies to a blockaded West Berlin

A chief reason for U.S. membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is —

Maintain collective security agreement in the case of attack

Which set is in correct chronological order?

1) Korean War 2) Sputnik 3) Bay of Pigs

This poster for an American movie playing in Poland is an example of-

Global diffusion of culture through entertainment industry.

Which action of Joseph McCarthy contributed to increased Cold War anxieties?

Congressional committee investigating suspected Commies.

Movement of people out of American urban areas after WWII led to-

Suburban sprawl, more traffic, less green space in cities.

Which event initiated the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union?

The Soviet Union launched the satellite Sputnik 1.

How did the end of WWII influence the pattern of population growth in the U.S.?

Influx of returning soldiers caused a boom in birth rates.

What is Keouac's response to Podhoretz's criticism of the Beat Generation?

Beat Generation has not been a negative influence on society

Rising trend in the data contributed to-

Jonas Salk researching and developing a vaccine.

Which set is in correct chronological order?

1) Truman Doct 2) Berlin Airlift 3) Korean War 4) Sputnik

How did the U.S. reduce the influence of communism & improve free market in Europe after WW2?

Marshall Plan extended financial aid to rebuilding Europe

A characteristic of American society in the fifteen years following WWII was —

Rivalry with Soviet Union and fear of communist infiltration

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1
Which military alliance of American and European nations pledged in 1949 to protect each other?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
United Nations
Marshall Plan
Warsaw Pact
2
The issues described in the list reflect the influence of-
Harlem Renaissance artists and writers on American culture.
Beat Generation ideas on different American art forms.
Anti-Communist sentiment on American music and writing.
Anti-war attitudes towards Vietnam on different media
3
Which description best summarizes historical events related to the cartoon?
Russia forced to remove missiles from Cuba's Castro.
Russia wanted to remove Cuban missiles because of cost.
Missile removal can be as painful as pulling teeth.
U.S. put pressure on Cuba's Castro to remove Cuban missiles
4
Response of U.S. to growing communist threats in Greece and Turkey in the years after WW2
Implementing the Marshall Plan
Establishing the NATO military alliance
Proclaiming the Truman Doctrine
Creating the United Nations
5
Which caption is most appropriate for the photograph?
U.S. initiates a violent showdown with Russia over Berlin.
The Soviet Union closes escape routes of East Germans.
Berlin Airlift provides supplies to West Germans in need.
U.S. contains communism behind a permanent, visible symbol.
6
Why did the U.S. conduct the Berlin Airlift?
To send East German refugees to other countries
To evacuate wounded soldiers from East Berlin
To transport supplies to a blockaded West Berlin
To provide supplies to all of West Germany
7
A chief reason for U.S. membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is —
Establish a representative body of democratic nations
Maintain collective security agreement in the case of attack
Encourage improvements in foreign education & health system
Apply international law to genocide & human right abuse
8
Which set is in correct chronological order?
1) Sputnik 2) Bay of Pigs 3) Cuban Missile Crisis
1) Bay of Pigs 2) Korean War 3) Sputnik
1) Korean War 2) Sputnik 3) Bay of Pigs
1) Cuban Missile Crisis 2) Sputnik 3) Bay of Pigs
9
This poster for an American movie playing in Poland is an example of-
Western movies are unpopular in many parts of Europe & Asia
Influence of foreign media on the American entertainment.
Global diffusion of culture through entertainment industry.
American pop culture influences the youth of other countries
10
Which action of Joseph McCarthy contributed to increased Cold War anxieties?
He abused his power by helping Castro in Cuba.
He was a strong advocate of increased military spending.
Congressional committee investigating suspected Commies.
Angered Chinese Commies for refusing to do Truman's orders.
11
Which govt action provided funding for WWII veterans to be better educated and more productive?
Department of Veteran Affairs
National Defense Education Act
Peace Corps
G.I. Bill
12
Movement of people out of American urban areas after WWII led to-
More jobs, less traffic, and more business.
Suburban sprawl, more traffic, less green space in cities.
More homes being built, growth of suburbs, and more jobs.
Renovations of urban, growth of suburbs, loss of green space
13
Which event initiated the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union?
The Soviet Union placed rockets in Cuba.
The Soviet Union launched the satellite Sputnik 1.
U.S. test pilot Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier.
President Kennedy announced U.S. plans to land on the Moon.
14
How did the end of WWII influence the pattern of population growth in the U.S.?
Movement of women into the workforce reduced birth rates.
Influx of returning soldiers caused a boom in birth rates.
Availability of rationed foods increased life spans.
High casualty rate from the war reduced birth rates.
15
What is Keouac's response to Podhoretz's criticism of the Beat Generation?
Kerouac agreed with Podhoretz's criticism.
Positive contributions of Beat Generation outweigh negative
Beat Generation has not been a negative influence on society
Beat Generation had a negative influence on culture & youth
16
Rising trend in the data contributed to-
Jonas Salk researching and developing a vaccine.
Louis Pasteur developed process to stop bacteria growth.
Creation of a U.S. agency to monitor food and drug safety.
Establishing of a U.S. disease center.
17
Which set is in correct chronological order?
1) Sputnik 2) Berlin Airlift 3) Korean War 4) Truman Doct
1) Korean War 2) Berlin Airlift 3) Sputnik 4) Berlin Wall
1) Berlin Wall 2) Sputnik 3) Berlin Airlift 4) Korean War
1) Truman Doct 2) Berlin Airlift 3) Korean War 4) Sputnik
18
The Cold War caused a shift in American school curriculum to concentrate on-
Patriotism
Social Skills
Physical Education
Math and Science
19
How did the U.S. reduce the influence of communism & improve free market in Europe after WW2?
Berlin Airlift brought food/fuel & $ to democracy in Europe
Roosevelt Corollary deemed U.S. as protectorof democracy
NASA enacted a space program to protect Europe fromSoviets
Marshall Plan extended financial aid to rebuilding Europe
20
A characteristic of American society in the fifteen years following WWII was —
Govt planning and regulation to improve economic conditions.
Race tension led to assassination of civil right leaders
Social & economic reforms aimed to create jobs in urban area
Rivalry with Soviet Union and fear of communist infiltration

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