Post-WWII America: Transformation and Influence

What was a significant change in American society after WWII?

• A return to isolationism

• The rise of suburban living

• A decline in manufacturing

• A decrease in consumer spending

What was the primary goal of the New Deal?

• To promote international trade

• To reduce military spending

• To strengthen the American economy

• To increase tariffs

How did WWII affect American unemployment?

• It increased unemployment

• It had no effect

• It caused unemployment to plummet

• It led to a slight increase in unemployment

What was one of the benefits provided by the GI Bill?

• Tax exemptions for veterans

• Guaranteed government jobs

• Subsidized university education

• Free healthcare for veterans

What challenge did Black veterans face when accessing GI Bill benefits?

• High tuition fees

• Segregationist laws

• Lack of educational institutions

• Limited job opportunities

What was the purpose of the Bretton Woods Conference?

• To end WWII

• To establish the United Nations

• To create an international bank and trade network

• To promote nuclear disarmament

Which event marked the official establishment of the United Nations?

• The San Francisco Conference

• The Dumbarton Oaks Conference

• The Bretton Woods Conference

• The signing of the Treaty of San Francisco

What was a key strategy of the CIA during the Cold War?

• Promoting democracy worldwide

• Supporting communist regimes

• Reducing military presence abroad

• Fomenting coups and regime changes

Which country experienced a CIA-backed coup in 1953?

• South Korea

• Iran

• Guatemala

• Vietnam

What was the outcome of the 1954 CIA-backed coup in Guatemala?

• Complete withdrawal of American influence

• Installation of a hardline anti-communist dictatorship

• Return to democratic rule

• Establishment of a communist government