1960's Cold War

Which Cold War event signifies the closest the US and USSR actually came to the brink of war?

• Cuban Missile Crisis

• Sputnik Landing

• Bay of Pigs

• Korean War

What is the theory that if one nation in southeast Asia falls to communism, they all will?

• Isolationism

• Marshall Plan

• Domino Effect

• Roosevelt Corollary

How did Kennedy respond to Soviet missiles in Cuba?

• He set up a naval blockade.

• He launched missiles at Castro.

• He began peace talks with Castro.

• He declared war on Cuba and the USSR.

Which piece of legislation restricted the president's ability to send troops without approval?

• War Powers Act

• Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

• Vietnamization

• Open Door Policy

How did Americans show their disapproval of US involvement in the Vietnam War?

• They held anti-war protests.

• They voted to impeach Lyndon Johnson.

• They enrolled in college to avoid the draft.

• They boycotted TV stations that covered the war.

Which group best represented the counter-culture of the 1960's?

• Grandparents

• Black Panthers

• Hippies

• Yuppies

What gave President Lyndon Johnson expanded powers to send troops without a declaration of war?

• Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

• Monroe Doctrine

• War Powers Act

• None of these

What reason did the US have to get involved in Vietnam?

• To promote the United Nations

• To stop the spread of communism

• To open trading routes in Asia

• Gain control of their oil reserves

Why was the 26th Amendment ratified?

• If 18 year old citizens can enlist in the military, they should be entitled to vote.

• To bring more equality to immigrants

• Decrease congressional salaries

• To settle the succession line for the presidency

Which of the following media sources helped create public disgust for the Vietnam War?

• Radio

• Snap Chat

• Television

• Newspapers