1950s and Cold War Assessment

What is one result that affected Germany after WWII?

• It was controlled by the Soviet Union.

• It started the Arms Race.

• It was divided in two.

• It was divided in four.

Why was the United Nations created after World War II?

• To solve problems between states in the US

• To bring the Nazi war criminals to justice

• To contain communism

• To promote peace and progress

Why was it called a cold war?

• It was fought during the winter months

• The two sides fought for resources in the Arctic

• It was a war of words, not weapons

• Because there was the threat of nuclear weapons

Nuclear weapons were not used during the Cold War because both the US and USSR were most worried about:

• Global Economic Depression

• Losing their position of superpower of the world

• Being taken over by the other country

• Massive retaliation by the other country

Which war ended in a stalemate?

• World War I

• World War II

• Vietnam War

• Korean War

Which of the following is true of the Civil Rights Movement?

• African Americans disobeyed unjust laws as a means of civil disobedience.

• Protesters used violence against attacks by whites.

• The movement led to lower voting rights for African Americans.

• It led to greater segregation in the southern states.

What was Joseph McCarthy most known for?

• He was the first American communist.

• He was arrested for selling war secrets to the Russians.

• He enacted the Civil Rights Act

• He unjustly accused people of being communists

Brown vs Board of Education of Topeka, KS was a Supreme Court case that dealt with:

• Diplomacy between nations

• Segregation

• Voting rights

• Working and living conditions of African Americans

Which material was becoming increasingly popular during the 1950s?

• Metal

• Rubber

• Plastic

• Glass

Which one is a common result of having been blacklisted?

• To be convicted of a crime

• To join a communist group

• To be put on a hit list

• To lose your job