STAAR Review- Cold War

Who did South Korea, the US, and UN fight against during the Korean War?

He became the first US President to visit China, since they became Communist.

On July 20, 1969, the US space program made good on JFK's promise to do what?

The House Un-American Activities Committe questioned people about being what?

In 1949, western nations created this organization to protect Western Europe.

After World War II, the Marshall Plan offered economic aid to democracies in?

This presidential policy offered aid to any free people resisting Communism.

The Russians blockaded this East German city, but Allies countered with a year-long airlift.

What was the US foreign policy that emphasized stopping the spread of Communism?

The large population growth of the late 40's through the 60's was called?

Conflict between the USA and USSR from end of WWII to 1991 was called?

Pres. Kennedy negotiated with the USSR to prevent a nuclear war during what standoff?

This Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, helps veterans with education and job skills.

In 1950, this country invaded its neighbor to start a war that would bring in the US.

The leader of US forces in the Korean War, until he was fired by Pres. Truman, was?

This couple was found guilty of selling atomic secrets to the USSR and executed.

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill called the divide between east and west Europe this?

Dr. Jonas Salk developed a vaccine to prevent what disease?

What Soviet satellite launch started the space race?

This Wisconsin Senator accused people of Communist ties without evidence.