In 1949, what was the outcome of the civil war in China?

The communists lead by Mao Zedong defeated the Nationalists.

What led to Senator McCarthy's downfall?

the broadcast of the McCarthy hearings on television

The CIA participated in to Cold War by

carrying out secret operations in other countries.

The Rosenbergs were charged, tried, and executed for

passing secrets about nuclear science to the Soviets.

In the Korean War, United Nations forces

fought together with US troops against North Korea.

In the 1950's, the federal government encouraged Native Americans to

assimilate into American society.

became a symbol of youth culture.

What happened on September 2, 1949 to change US-Soviet relations?

The Soviets set off an atomic bomb.

developed a vaccine against polio.

After the war, the United States economy

shifted to producing consumer goods.

In an attempt to control West Berlin, the Soviet Union

set up a total blockade of that section of the city.

The Space Race was important to the Cold War because

it allowed countries could put a nuclear weapon into orbit.

Congress increased federal funding for education largely because of

the Soviet Union's space program.

Why was the conflict between the US and Soviet Union called a "Cold War"?

The two didn't engage in direct military conflict.

Many people migrated to the Sunbelt to

work in defense, aerospace, electronics, and petrochemicals.

In 1950, what event began conflict on the Korean Peninsula?

The North Korean army invaded south of the 38th parallel.

NATO and Warsaw Pact were examples of

military alliances made for "collective security".

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Cold War/Post-War Quiz (US History Ch.18-19)

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1
Which of the following contributed to rural poverty?
immigration
corporate farming
urban renewal projects
interstate highway construction
2
General MacArthur launched a counterattack against North Korea at what city?
Seoul
Pyongyang
Inchon
Pusan
3
In 1949, what was the outcome of the civil war in China?
Backed by the US, the Nationalists defeated the Communists.
A truce was declared, and neither side was victorious.
The conflict moved to Taiwan where Jiiang Jieshi won.
The communists lead by Mao Zedong defeated the Nationalists.
4
What led to Senator McCarthy's downfall?
the broadcast of the McCarthy hearings on television
the revelation that he was a communist
an inappropriate outburst on the senate floor
irregularities in his senate campaign
5
The CIA participated in to Cold War by
carrying out secret operations in other countries.
coordinating American space-related efforts.
helping design efficient weapons systems.
helping the president determine foreign policy.
6
The law the granted benefits to war veterans was
GI Bill of Rights
Fair Deal
Taft-Hartley Act
Marshall Plan
7
A period of time when many people married and started families
American Dream
Baby Boom
Fair Deal
Civil Rights Movement
8
Between 1940 and 1960, more than 40 million Americans
migrated to the suburbs.
helped rebuild older cities.
moved into housing developments.
returned to rural regions.
9
The Rosenbergs were charged, tried, and executed for
associating with the Hollywood Ten.
passing secrets about nuclear science to the Soviets.
asserting their 5th Amendment rights.
lying to the HUAC.
10
The National Defense Education Act allocated federal funds to train
scientists.
soldiers.
businessmen.
politicians.
11
In the Korean War, United Nations forces
made a strike against North Korea to curb communism.
opposed the US and South Korea.
remained neutral peacekeepers.
fought together with US troops against North Korea.
12
In the 1950's, the federal government encouraged Native Americans to
assimilate into American society.
elect new governments.
stay on their reservations.
spread their native traditions.
13
Rock and roll music
was favored by adults.
became a symbol of youth culture.
developed as a southern alternative to rhythm and blues.
grew out of a subversive communist movement.
14
What happened on September 2, 1949 to change US-Soviet relations?
North Korea invaded South Korea.
The Soviets set off an atomic bomb.
The Soviets launched a satellite into space.
The military alliance known as SEATO was formed.
15
Dr. Jonas Salk
developed a vaccine against polio.
emphasized the importance of nurturing children.
encouraged women to work outside the home.
attracted millions to religious revivals around the nation.
16
The US policy to assist countries struggling against communism was known as
Truman Doctrine
Anaconda Plan
Marshall Plan
Monroe Doctrine
17
Which industry grew most rapidly during the 1950's?
mining
manufacturing
service
farming
18
The idea of using nuclear weapons to deter another nation from using them is known as
limited war.
total war.
mutually assured destruction.
nuclear war.
19
Which of the following made the scale of suburban growth possible?
multinational corporations
interstate highways
travel and tourism
high-interest loans
20
The House Un-American Activities Committee was made to investigate possible activities by
Communists
Nazis and Communists
Facists
Nazis
21
Truman's plan to strengthen reforms and start new social welfare programs
Taft-Hartley Act
Marshall Plan
Fair Deal
GI Bill of Rights
22
After the war, the United States economy
fluctuated as it withdrew from world markets.
shifted to producing consumer goods.
stagnated as wartime production fell.
entered a severe depression.
23
In an attempt to control West Berlin, the Soviet Union
demanded control of that section of the city.
set up a total blockade of that section of the city.
threatened that section of the city with troops and tanks.
operated an airlift to bring in needed supplies.
24
The US policy to provide economic assistance to Western European countries was known as
Marshall Plan
Monroe Doctrine
Anaconda Plan
Truman Doctrine
25
Which countries remained under Soviet control after WWII?
Western Europe
Eastern Europe
Latin America
South East Asia
26
The law that limited the power of labor unions was
Fair Deal
Marshall Plan
Taft-Hartley Act
GI Bill of Rights
27
The Space Race was important to the Cold War because
it put a man on the moon.
it allowed countries could put a nuclear weapon into orbit.
it put satellites in space.
it put humans in space.
28
Congress increased federal funding for education largely because of
the Soviet Union's space program.
massive population shifts.
the growth of information industries.
rising immigration.
29
Why was the conflict between the US and Soviet Union called a "Cold War"?
Both countries had cold climates.
The two didn't engage in direct military conflict.
The Cold War wasn't significant or important.
The conflicts were fought in the cold.
30
The idea of enforcing peace by always being ready for war is known as
arms race
mutually assured destruction
brinkmanship
massive retaliation
31
Many people migrated to the Sunbelt to
escape overcrowding and pollution in northern cities.
work in defense, aerospace, electronics, and petrochemicals.
take advantage of government incentive programs.
buy inexpensive land and start family farms.
32
Who first spoke of an "Iron Curtain'?
Harry Truman
Joseph Stalin
Winston Churchill
Mao Zedong
33
In 1950, what event began conflict on the Korean Peninsula?
The North Korean army invaded south of the 38th parallel.
The United Nation fought off invading army from the north.
The South Korean army invaded north of the 38th parallel.
The Chinese army invaded south of the 38th parallel.
34
NATO and Warsaw Pact were examples of
efforts to fight communism without bloodshed.
failed attempts to make peace.
military aggression during the Cold War.
military alliances made for "collective security".
35
What was one place where the Cold War was "hot"?
Hungary
Korea
China
Egypt

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