Bussey HUAC, McCarthyism, Joseph McCarthy, Korean War, and DMZ

What does HUAC stand for?

• House Un-American Activities Council

• House Un-American Activities Committee

• House Un-American Affairs Committee

• House Un-American Actions Committee

Who were the Hollywood Ten?

• Film industry professionals who were blacklisted and jailed for refusing to cooperate with HUAC.

• A group of actors who formed a union to demand higher wages.

• A team of filmmakers who revolutionized the Hollywood industry.

• A committee of film critics who determined the winners of the Academy Awards.

What was McCarthyism?

• A period of economic growth in the United States during the 1950s

• A period of political persecution in the United States during the 1950s, characterized by heightened fears of communist influence on American institutions and individuals.

• A political ideology that advocated for the separation of church and state

• A movement to promote civil rights in the United States during the 1960s

What were the Army-McCarthy Hearings?

• Hearings held to investigate alleged corruption within the U.S. Army

• Hearings held by the United States Senate's Subcommittee on Investigations in 1954 to investigate alleged communist infiltration of the U.S. Army.

• Hearings held to investigate alleged Russian interference in the U.S. election

• Hearings held to investigate alleged misconduct by Senator Joseph McCarthy

Which international organization played a role in the Korean War?

• North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

• United Nations (UN)

• World Health Organization (WHO)

• International Monetary Fund (IMF)

What does DMZ stand for in the context of the Korean War?

• Diplomatic Meeting Zone

• Demilitarized Zone

• Dangerous Military Zone

• Defensive Military Zone

What was the main purpose of the DMZ in Korea?

• To serve as a buffer zone between North and South Korea

• To establish a military base for the United Nations forces in Korea

• To promote trade and economic cooperation between North and South Korea

• To provide a safe haven for refugees fleeing North Korea

Which country supported North Korea during the Korean War?

• South Korea

• Japan

• Communist China & Soviet Union

• United States

When did the Korean War officially end?

• April 30, 1975

• June 25, 1950

• July 27, 1953

• September 3, 1945

What reasoning did Truman have for helping against the Soviet invasion?

• Containing a threat of communism.

  
  

• Boost German Economy

• Spread Communism throughout Eastern Europe

• To conquer Trade routes throughout the Mediterranean Sea