Post WWII: Quiz on Ideological Conflicts and Policies

What was the primary goal of the Manhattan Project?

• To develop nuclear power plants

• To create the first nuclear weapons

• To establish international peace treaties

• To explore space technology

Which event marked the beginning of the nuclear age?

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

• The launch of Sputnik

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor

What was a significant outcome of the Manhattan Project?

• The establishment of the United Nations

• The end of World War I

• The start of the Cold War

• The U.S. becoming a superpower

What was McCarthyism primarily concerned with?

• Supporting women's suffrage

• Encouraging economic growth

• Fighting against communism

• Promoting civil rights

Which war is an example of a proxy war during the Cold War?

• World War I

• The Gulf War

• The Vietnam War

• The Korean War

What was the purpose of the GI Bill in post-war America?

• To provide healthcare to veterans

• To offer veterans access to education and housing

• To fund military operations

• To support international trade

What was the significance of the Berlin Blockade and Airlift?

• It led to the formation of the European Union

• It initiated the Space Race

• It heightened Cold War tensions

• It marked the end of World War II

How did the Cold War influence American society?

• By promoting isolationism

• By leading to civil defense preparations

• By ending the arms race

• By reducing military spending

What was a cultural impact of the Cold War in America?

• The rise of jazz music

• The influence on art, literature, and media

• The popularity of silent films

• The decline of television

What role did women play during World War II?

• They were not involved in the war effort

• They served as military generals

• They worked in factories and other roles

• They were primarily homemakers