Impact of Cold War at Home

Who were Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, and what were they convicted of during the 1950s-1960s?

• Scientists who developed nuclear weapons

• Spies for the Soviet Union

• Political leaders advocating for peace

• Journalists reporting on the Cold War

How did Virginia's economy benefit during the Cold War?

• Through the expansion of agricultural exports

• By developing new technology companies

• With the expansion of military bases and operations

• By increasing tourism and hospitality services

What was located in Northern Virginia during the Cold War?

• The United Nations headquarters

• The Pentagon and private military contractors

• Major financial institutions

• International trade centers

What was one reason for the increasing Soviet military expenses?

• Expanding trade with the West

• Attempting to keep Eastern Europe under Soviet control

• Building new infrastructure

• Reducing nuclear arsenals

What policy did President Ronald Reagan institute during his presidency?

• Massive military buildup

• Environmental protection

• Healthcare reform

• Educational reform

For what major historical event does President Reagan receive the majority of credit?

• The end of the Cold War

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The signing of the Paris Agreement

• The end of the Vietnam War

What was one of the benefits provided by the G.I. Bill to military veterans?

• Free housing

• Job assistance

• Tax exemptions

• Free healthcare

What was the primary goal of Lyndon Johnson's "War on Poverty"?

• To increase military spending

• To expand the government's role in education and health care

• To reduce taxes for the wealthy

• To promote international trade

Which of the following initiatives were included in Lyndon Johnson's efforts to help non-middle-class Americans?

• Social Security and the New Deal

• Medicare, Medicaid, and the Economic Opportunity Act

• The Federal Reserve Act and the Gold Standard

• The Marshall Plan and NATO

What was the intended effect of expanding the government's role in education and health care during the "War on Poverty"?

• To increase the national debt

• To lower the 19% poverty rate

• To promote technological innovation

• To reduce immigration