What does the ‘Iron Curtain’ symbolize?

The division between communist Europe and noncommunist Europe

The division between East Germany and West Germany

The division between East Berlin and West Berlin

The division between North Korea and South Korea

Suburbs accounted for about 85 percent of new home construction in the 1950s, and many people b elieved suburbs offered

a departure from traditional values.

Senator Joseph McCarthy created the media frenzy that began his anti-Communist witch hunt by

claiming he had a list of Communists employed by the U.S. State Department.

saying that there were spies in the U.S. army.

accusing Alger Hiss of being a Soviet spy.

urging the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) to hold hearings.

After World War II, the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act—popularly called the GI Bill—made it possible for many returning soldiers to

move into the nation’s urban centers

One of the main effects of the passage of the Interstate Highway Act of 1956 was the expansion of

ridership on long-distance passenger trains

Which characteristic of American life in the 1950s is illustrated in this cartoon?

growth of the elderly population

declining importance of the media

Which factor directly contributed to the post–World War II development of the community shown in the cartoon?

decrease in school construction

decline in the availability of home loans

increase in the number of women in the labor force

The baby boom in the United States of the 1950s and 1960s had its most significant impact on the

construction of housing and schools

rebirth of urban business districts

decreased use of child labor in factories

recruitment for the armed forces

The perceived threat of communist influence in the United States during the 1950s prompted Congress to

investigate suspected communist sympathizers

deport citizens who were communists

The major reason the United States became involved in the Korean War was the

threat of communism spreading throughout Asia

need to prevent war between China and the Soviet Union

demand by the United States for Korean natural resources

desire to limit Japanese expansion

Which quotation from President Harry S. Truman offers a reason for U.S. involvement in the conflict between North Korea and South Korea?

“Communism has passed beyond the use of subversion . . . and will now use armed invasion and war.”

“The United Nations cannot . . . fulfill adequately its own responsibilities until the peace settlements have been made. . .”

“Above all else, we want to keep the United States prosperous and strong because we know that our prosperity is the best guarantee of peace.”

“As a result of these tragic conditions, a militant minority, exploiting human want and misery . . . has made economic recovery impossible.”

The factor that may have most helped JFK win the Election of 1960 was

He looked good during the TV debates

He was known to be the most experienced candidate

He was friendly with Fidel Castro

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What two nations were in competition with each other during the Cold War?

Spain and Portugal

England and France

Germany and Italy

United States and Soviet Union

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the term 'iron curtain' used to describe the division of?

North and South Vietnam

East and West Asia

North and South Korea

East and West Europr

President Truman adopted a new foreign policy during the Cold War know as the Truman Doctrine. What was the main goal of the Truman Doctrine?

To expand trade with Europe

To limit the build up of nuclear weapons

To stop the spread of communism

to send financial aid to Europe

The United States got involved in conflicts like Korea and Vietnam because they were afraid of the domino theory. What is the domino theory?

If one country fell to democracy, others would follow

If one country fell to communism, others would follow

How did the Marshall plan try to stop the spread of communism in Western Europe after WWII?

by providing government housing for refugees

by providing military assistance to Vietnam

by providing money to stop poverty

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the United States become involved in the Korean War?

to contain communism

to colonize Korea

to spread communism

to Christianize Koreans

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In 1950, Korea fought a civil war over the spread of communism. Communists from the north tried to take over the south. What role did he US play in this war?

The US and its allies went to Vietnam to fight Korean Communists.

The US and its allies join the fight to keep communism from spreading.

The US and its allies did not join the Korean War.

The US and its allies fought to defend the North.

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SSUSH Standard #20

30 questions

What two nations were in competition with each other during the Cold War?

What was the term 'iron curtain' used to describe the division of?

President Truman adopted a new foreign policy during the Cold War know as the Truman Doctrine. What was the main goal of the Truman Doctrine?

The United States got involved in conflicts like Korea and Vietnam because they were afraid of the domino theory. What is the domino theory?

How did the Marshall plan try to stop the spread of communism in Western Europe after WWII?

Why did the United States become involved in the Korean War?

In 1950, Korea fought a civil war over the spread of communism. Communists from the north tried to take over the south. What role did he US play in this war?

What policy implemented in the Cold War said the U.S. would give military aid to a country that needed to resist communism?

During the Cold War, what policy did the U.S. follow to stop the spread of communism?

Which individual/group contributed to the Red Scare by accusing American citizens of being communist spies?

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