Civil Rights

Truman's foreign policy centered around _____________

• detente

• containment

• neutrality

• colonialism

U.S. foreign policy changed following WWII as the U.S.

• became more involved in world affairs

• returned to a policy of isolationism

• rejected membership in the United Nations

• pursued a policy of appeasement toward to Soviet Union

What did Americans believe was the most important challenge the nation faced from 1953-1960?

• Most Americans feared a growing national deficit.

• The Cold War was a major concern to most Americans.

• Americans were most concerned with the growing unemployment problem.

• The threat of another war with Communist North Korea frightened Americans.

What was confirmed by the publication of the Venona Papers?

• 1000's of Communist Americans were jailed or deported.

• Many reputations were ruined by false accusations of disloyalty.

• Some Americans were actually helping the Soviet Union.

The perceived threat of communist influence int he U.S. during the 1950s prompted Congress to

• ban foreign students

• deport citizens who were communists

• investigate suspected communist sympathizers

The Social Security Act (1935) is considered important because it

• established a progressive income tax

• extended support to elderly citizens

• provided jobs

During WWII, why were Japanese Americans interned?

• They were considered a threat to national security.

• Relocation centers were placed near rivers.

• Western states did not support relocation centers.

If America had 320,000 casualties during WWI and 1 million during WWII, what conclusion can be drawn?

• The U.S. was better prepared to fight in WWII.

• The U.S. armed forces were healthier in WWI than in WWII.

• WWII had a greater impact on Americans than WWI.

What conclusion can be drawn from the Supreme Court cases of Schenck v. United States and Korematsu v. United States?

• U.S. citizens can resist arrest if they believe their constitutional rights are being violated.

• The federal government has the right to profile suspects based upon their country of origin.

• The military draft is constitutional.

• The federal government can limit constitutional rights during times of national emergency.

During FDR's presidency, the FDIC and SEC were created as a way to

• provide jobs to those who were unemployed.

• limit risks associated with savings and investments.

• implement the new income tax amendment.