In the end, McCarthyism became synonymous with

Extreme, baseless charges against others

Berlin was still split between the Allies after WWII. To protect their citizens from capitalism

Separated Capitalist West Berlin from the rest of E. Germany

After WWII, the US passed the Marshall Plan, which:

Gave money to European countries to rebuild after the war

However, Soviet infiltration was really happening in America. Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were

Tried and executed for spying after giving secrets to USSR

One example of the US Supporting a terrible democratic leader is:

In China, where they supported Capitalist Jiang Jieshi

To stop the spread of Communism, the United States commonly supported

Other nations' democracies, even if they were terrible

The "Hollywood Ten" were a group of Actors accused of being in the Communist Party, leading to:

Hollywood refusing to hire Communists for productions

McCarthyism terrified the American people and made them feel unsafe. To feel safer, Americans:

Gave up personal rights and freedoms for greater security

In Egypt, when America stopped working with their government to build the Aswan Dam...

Egypt's Government Nationalized(Took over) the Suez Canal

When major powers start a war but don't participate directly

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1
In the end, McCarthyism became synonymous with
Extreme, baseless charges against others
A true desire to keep our nation safe
The end of the Red Scare as America was deemed safe
The capture of many very dangerous soviet spies
2
Berlin was still split between the Allies after WWII. To protect their citizens from capitalism
The French built us a wall so we wouldn't argue
The United States built a wall dividing Berlin
Separated Capitalist West Berlin from the rest of E. Germany
Berliners refused to talk to each other.
3
After WWII, the US passed the Marshall Plan, which:
Gave money to European countries to rebuild after the war
Asked Europe to pay for the US's War costs
Made Amends with Russia and started for a great new society
Demanded losing countries in WWII pay the US huge sums
4
When both sides have the ability to destroy each other no matter who attacks first, we call it:
Systemic Annihilation
Mutually-Assured Destruction
The worst
Everybody's Downfall
5
This blockade was represented by images all over the world of this landmark:
The Berlin Sidewalk
The Berlin Estate
The Berlin Fortress
The Berlin Wall
6
However, Soviet infiltration was really happening in America. Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were
A couple that fought against the influence of McCarthyism
Accused of giving secrets to the USSR, but no one listened
Tried and executed for spying after giving secrets to USSR
Two Russian spies who escaped American custody
7
Since we couldn't attack each other, our next plan was to make MORE bombs than our enemy could:
This is an Arms Race!
This is an Eel!
This is a Bomb Marathon!
This is an Escalator!
8
These two major powers had VERY different economic styles. The US used capitalism, the USSR:
Decided on a Religious Democracy
Thought a cap-and-trade coal system was most advantageous
Followed Fascism
Embraced Communism
9
One of the US's major goals in the Cold War was to:
Increase focus on education
Adopt Russian Culture where possible
Become more open-minded about other world views
Stop the spread of Communism
10
One of the first proxy wars of the Cold War was the:
Vietnam War
Korean War
Operation Desert Storm
World War II
11
One example of a Proxy War is:
World War One
The War of 1812
World War II
The Korean War
12
The US and USSR rapidly supporting other countries caused a huge divide in Europe, called:
The Great Divide
The Black Curtain
The Great Wall of Europe
The Iron Curtain
13
In the Korean War, MacArthur famously wanted to invade China, leading to his firing. Americans:
Were angry that he almost caused an international conflict
Saw him as a traitor to the US
Thought his aggression was disgraceful
Still saw him as a hero
14
After World War II Ended, there were two major powers on the global stage:
The United States and Russia
England and America
Japan and Germany
Britain and France
15
The Iron Curtain was named so by which major world leader:
Josef Stalin
Harry Truman
Shinzo Abe
Winston Churchill
16
One example of the US Supporting a terrible democratic leader is:
In Egypt, where they supported President Nasser
In China, where they supported Capitalist Jiang Jieshi
In France, where they supported Marine Le Pen
In China, where they supported Capitalist Mao Zedong
17
M. A. D. meant that the US and USSR couldn't fight directly. Instead they fought through:
African Colonization
Music
Proxy Wars
Baking world championships
18
These two major world powers didn't agree on much. But they couldn't start a war because...
Both sides absolutely hated violence
Wars were against the law
Both sides had nuclear weapons
They mediated their conflicts through Britain
19
The Red Scare was championed by one Senator, who commonly accused opponents of being Communists
James Franklin
John McCain
Edward R. Murrow
Joseph McCarthy
20
To stop the spread of Communism, the United States commonly supported
Freedom of Economic choice
Ending the Cold War
Other nations' democracies, even if they were terrible
Russian takeover of countries
21
Americans didn't just hate Communism overseas. At home, terror towards communists was called:
The Great Crisis
The Socialist Scare
The Spooky Socialists
The Red Scare
22
The "Hollywood Ten" were a group of Actors accused of being in the Communist Party, leading to:
People realizing others aren't defined by political beliefs
Hollywood refusing to hire Communists for productions
Hollywood to embrace a middle-ground between the two parties
Riots when people learned their favorite celebs were Commies
23
McCarthyism terrified the American people and made them feel unsafe. To feel safer, Americans:
Started trying to understanding different viewpoints
Were concerned about Communism but didn't listen to McCarthy
Kept a level head and didn't panic about Communism
Gave up personal rights and freedoms for greater security
24
In Egypt, when America stopped working with their government to build the Aswan Dam...
Egypt's Government Nationalized(Took over) the Suez Canal
Egypt closed down all their trade routes
Egypt attacked the US in retaliation
Egypt asked Russia for the money instead
25
A proxy war is:
When we go to war against the word Approximately
When major powers start a war but don't participate directly
When countries insult each other without violence
When two countries fight each other

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