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How did the post-World War II era affect the lives of returning soldiers? Options: The Bonus Army led protests asking for help during the economic crisis, Increased opportunities for education and housing, The unpopularity of the war led to open hostility against returning veterans, Lack of opportunities for economic growth and stability

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Increased opportunities for education and housing

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The Interstate Highway System of 1956 was authorized for the PRIMARY purpose of _______________.

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helping strengthen our national defense through increased transportation

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The central purpose of US containment policies after World War II was to __________.

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end the expansion of communist rule

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The so-called "Truman Doctrine" was specifically designed to aid _________________.

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countries trying to resist the spread of Communism

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What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan of 1947?

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Help rebuild the economies of European nations

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What was the United States’ goal in entering the Korean War in 1950?

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Contain communist forces

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In what conflict was containment successful? Options: Korean War, Vietnam War, Cuban Missile Crisis, Communist Revolution

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Korean War

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Which of the following events belongs in the first blank above? Mao Zedong’s communist regime gains control in China, US Senator Joseph McCarthy is impeached, The Marshall Plan, Harry Truman is elected

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Mao Zedong’s communist regime gains control in China

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What statement explains how Senator Joseph McCarthy gained national attention in the late 1940s and early 1950s? Options: Filibustered the passage of laws that limited the 1^st amendment, Encouraged passage of the Interstate Highway Act, Falsely accused many people of being communists, Challenged President Truman’s decision to use atomic weapons

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Falsely accused many people of being communists

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The launch of Sputnik I influenced US domestic policies under President Eisenhower by leading him to create the _____________.

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National Defense Education Act to emphasize math and science in schools