Module 6 Study Guide

How did the formation of military alliances, such as NATO, impact the dynamics of conflict after World War II?

• It facilitated cultural exchange.

• It encouraged technological innovation.

• It intensified ideological differences.

Which post-World War II policy is associated with the idea of containing the spread of communism globally?

• The Great Society

• Truman Doctrine

• Marshall Plan

Evaluate the effectiveness of the Warsaw Pact in preventing or perpetuating conflicts during the Cold War.

In what way did NATO serve its purpose during the Cold War era?

• By deterring aggression through collective defense

• By promoting communism

Which country was NOT one of the Allied Powers during World War II?

• Italy

• United States

Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War II and played a key role in the Allied victory?

• Joseph Stalin

• Winston Churchill

How did the roles of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman differ during World War II?

• Roosevelt was the U.S. President who initiated the Manhattan Project, while Truman was the President who made the decision to use atomic bombs.

• Roosevelt was the U.S. President who initiated the Manhattan Project, while Truman was the President who made the decision to use atomic bombs.

During World War II, what was a significant challenge faced by Jewish refugees seeking entrance to various countries abroad?

• Ease of obtaining visas and asylum

• Hostile immigration policies and restrictions

How did World War II impact American isolationism?

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  It marked the end of American isolationism.

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  It strengthened isolationist policies.

Examine the challenges faced by women in the U.S. workforce during and after World War II and their contributions to societal change.

• Women faced minimal challenges and had little impact on societal change.

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  Women overcame challenges, reshaped workforce dynamics, and contributed to societal shifts.