Unit 5 Topic 1: The Cold War at Home and Abroad

What caused tension within the United Nations when it was initially formed?

• The United States had more votes than anyone else.

• The United Kingdom was the only permanent member.

• The Soviet Union blocked any issue it didn't agree with.

• The nations of East Asia often voted for unpopular measures.

What was formed as a result of the National Security Act?

• the FBI

• the CIA

• the Air Force

• the War Department

What was the main danger for a country in financial ruin?

• having a high inflation rate

• being unable to engage in foreign trade

• being unable to educate its population

• having a greater chance for political stability

What is NATO?

• a defensive military alliance of Western nations

• a pact among nations that oppose nuclear weapons

• a subcommittee that is part of the United Nations

• a group of countries that want to trade with each other

What led many Chinese people to prefer Mao Zedong's goverment over Chiang Kai-Shek's governement?

• Mao Zedong supported free elections

• Mao Zedong treated the people better

• Mao Zedong made sure everyone worked at a job

• Mao Zedong provided free medical care for the people

How were Germany and Korea similar to each other after World War II?

• They both were blockaded by the Soviet Union

• The both were part democratic and part Communist

• They both received little economic aid from other countries

• They both were required to pay reparations to the Allied countries

What happened in November 1950 that turned the Korean War in a different direction?

• The Chinese entered the war

• The Soviets blockaded South Korea

• The UN passed a resolution to help South Korea

• The United States pushed North Korea out of South Korea

How was Hollywood affected by the Red Scare?

• Some actors were blacklisted

• Unions were forbidden from organizing

• Movies had to be approved by the governement

• Box office numbers plummeted during the House hearings

What was significant about the Ethel and Julius Roseberg case?

• They asked the Supreme Court to hear their case

• They were the subject of worldwide appeals for clemency

• They were the first U.S. civilians to be executed for espionage

• They used the Fifth Amendment to avoid incriminating themselves

What happened after McCarthy made accusations against the U.S. Army?

• All members of the military had to take a loyalty oath

• There was a nationally televised Senate investigation

• Margaret Chase Smith spoke out against McCarthyism

• Several states passed laws violating the right of free speech