Cold War & Civil Rights Test Review

This is a photograph of the first artificial satellite to orbit Earth. Complete the sentences choosing the correct answer. The launching of _______________pushed the United States into a _________________ with the Soviet Union.

• Sputnik; space race

• Apollo; space race

• Voyager; arms race

• Sputnik; arms race

How did the GI Bill help American servicemen after World War II AND why did it lead to economic prosperity in the United States?

*This will be your short constructed response (typing) question!*

• The GI Bill provided education and housing benefits, leading to a more skilled workforce and increased consumer spending.

• The GI Bill offered tax breaks to servicemen, which directly increased their disposable income.

• The GI Bill focused on military spending, which boosted the defense industry.

• The GI Bill restricted foreign trade, which protected American jobs.

The U.S. got involved in the conflict between these two countries -

• in attempt to secure America’s access to oil reserves in South Korea

• to exact revenge on North Korea for their role in assisting the Axis Powers in World War II

• after Communist North Korea invaded South Korea

• to prevent South Korea from uniting the country

This speech delivered by Senator Joseph McCarthy contributed to -

• funding for the NASA space program to beat the Soviets to the moon

• growing fear that Communists were secretly taking over the U.S. government

• the resignation of President Truman

• Americans supporting the war in Korea

Which detail best describes the result of the economic boom of the 1950s?

Select THREE correct answers.

• Growth of the suburbs

• Tax breaks for the middle class

• Creation of the interstate highway system

• Development of railroads

• Significant increase in the American birth rate

The Berlin Airlift demonstrated that the United States -

• A) used force to prevent communism from spreading to other countries

• B) had a superior aircraft that would not be challenged by the Soviets

• C) would not tolerate the attempted genocide of the Jewish people

• D) would try to avoid conflict with the Soviets while accomplishing its goals

Which of the following contributed to this headline?

• The American government investing in aerospace technology

• Jonas Salk researching viruses and developing vaccines

• Americans traveling less due to the global unrest created by the Cold War

• The World Health Organization encouraging people to wash their hands before eating

This speech was delivered in Houston, Texas in 1962. President Kennedy’s statements are about - 

• the Cold War

• the Arms Race

• the Space Race

• the Truman Doctrine

The House Un-American Activities Committee was established by Congress with the intention to -

• generate enthusiasm and support for the war effort against the Axis Powers

• spend government money on programs that would develop superior technology to that of the Soviets

• prevent Cuba from launching Soviet missiles towards the United States

• investigate individuals and groups associated with the promoting communism

Which European countries received economic aid as a result of this speech?

Select TWO correct answers.

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E