World History Final Exam/Cold War

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The U.S. got involved in the conflict between these two countries -

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after Communist North Korea invaded South Korea

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The Berlin Airlift demonstrated that the United States -

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would try to avoid conflict with the Soviets while accomplishing its goals

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Which is the best title for this list?

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Arms Race

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Which of the following contributed to this headline?
The American government investing in aerospace technology,
Jonas Salk researching viruses and developing vaccines,
Americans traveling less due to the global unrest created by the Cold War,
The World Health Organization encouraging people to wash their hands before eating

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Jonas Salk researching viruses and developing vaccines

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How did returning soldiers from World War II impact the economy?

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The soldiers got married and had children, resulting in an increased demand for housing.

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The House Un-American Activities Committee was established by Congress with the intention to -

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investigate individuals and groups associated with the promoting communism

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The economic boom of the 1950s was caused by several factors including: increased consumer spending, the Government Stimulus Act of 1952, the Federal Reserve increasing interest rates, the selling of produce from victory gardens.

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increased consumer spending

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This image most accurately describes which of the following wars? Options: World War II, The Cold War, The Korean War, The Vietnam War

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The Cold War

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The arms race between the Soviets and Americans was about -

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developing more nuclear advanced weapons than the other country

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This political cartoon best explains why America got involved in -

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the League of Nations