Concerns of America in the 1940s and 1950s

What was the main concern in America during the 1940s and 1950s?

• The threat of communism

• The rise of capitalism

• The spread of democracy

• The decline of industry

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

The regions associated with the growing threat of communism according to the text are (a)  

• Eastern Europe and China
• Western Europe and India
• South America and Africa
• North America and Australia

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

Mao Zedong led the (a)   to gain control of mainland China.

• Nationalist army
• Imperial army
• Communist army
• Democratic army

The opposing party to Mao Zedong's Communist army was (a)  

• Kuomintang
• People's Liberation Army
• Red Army
• Green Party

Which countries were involved in the Korean War on the side of the Communists?

• South Korea and Japan

• North Korea and China

• U.S. and U.N.

• Russia and Vietnam

(a)   were pitted against the Communists in the Korean War.

• U.S., U.N., and South Korean forces
• British and French forces
• Japanese and Indian forces
• Russian and German forces

The significance of McCarthy's speech in 1950 was that it (a)  

• It marked his rise to national fame
• It ended World War II
• It started the Civil Rights Movemen
• It led to the signing of the Consti

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

McCarthy accused the (a)   of having communist loyalists.

• State Department
• Defense Department
• Treasury Department
• Education Department

What was the primary accusation focus of HUAC?

• Economic mismanagement

• Communist infiltration

• Environmental damage

• Educational reform

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

The impact of HUAC's actions on Hollywood was (a)  

• Increased movie production
• Decreased employment opportunities
• Improved international relations
• Enhanced technological advancements

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2