1960s Cold War Review

The movements led by Dr. King and Cesar Chavez were similar in that both--

• Supported attempts to overthrow the established government

• used civil disobedience to bring about social change

• boycotted agricultural crops

• were elected to national political office

What constitutional issue was raised by President Johnson's Great Socitey?

• How far can the federal government extend itself in helping the less fortunate?

• Should taxes be raised to stimulate consumer spending?

• What foreign imports should be allowed into the United States?

• Should certain key industries be taken over by the federal government?

The U.S. began a trade embargo against Cuba in the 1960s to--

• promote domestic industries in Cuba

• motivate Cubans to immigrate to the U.S.

• end the domination of the sugar industry in Cuba

• encourage political change in Cuba

What was President Kennedy's response to Soviet plans to install nuclear missiles in Cuba in 1962s?

• He attacked the missile silos with strategic air strikes

• He placed a blockade around Cuba and threatened war

• He negotiated an agreement with Fidel Castro

• He had the army seize control of Cuba

Which best summarizes the main reason why the U.S. became involved in the Vietnam War?

• to prevent the spread of Communism in Indochina

• to reduce French influence in Vietnam

• to stop Communist China from annexing Vietnam

• to support the government of North Vietnam

According to the Domino Theory, if South Vietnam fell to Communism, then--

• The United Nations would be forced to intervene

• large numbers of refugees would seek U.S. entry

• anti-Communist forces would win it back

• neighboring countries would soon follow

Which group achieved the right to vote in the Twenty-Sixth Amendment?

• people unable to pay the poll taxes

• Mexican-American women

• Americans 18 to 20

• African American women