Politics After WWII and Cold War Tensions

What was the primary concern of Americans regarding the Soviet Union after World War II?

• The spread of communism

• The rebuilding of Europe

• The economic growth of the Soviet Union

• The Soviet Union's technological advancements

How did the GI Bill contribute to the growth of the American middle class?

• By providing education and housing benefits to veterans

• By offering tax breaks to all citizens

• By funding infrastructure projects

• By promoting international trade

What was the main purpose of the Truman Doctrine?

• To support anti-communist forces worldwide

• To rebuild war-torn Europe

• To promote racial integration in the military

• To establish trade relations with the Soviet Union

Why did President Truman sign Executive Order 9881 in 1948?

• To ensure equality in the armed services

• To promote economic growth

• To support the Soviet Union

• To end the Korean War

What event marked the beginning of the Korean War?

• The attack by the communist North Korean army on South Korea

• The signing of the Truman Doctrine

• The Soviet Union's blockade of West Berlin

• The communist revolution in China