U.S. History Chapter 27

During the Korean War, President Harry Truman removed General Douglas MacArthur from command because MacArthur did what?

• called for an immediate end to the war

• refused to serve under the United States

• threatened the constitutional principle of civilian control of the military

What is the BEST explanation for the U.S. involvement in the Korean War?

• President Truman wanted to unify Korea into one nation

• Americans felt that Korea was located outside of U.S. containment policy

• U.S. leaders felt it was important to resist communist aggression

What was President John F. Kennedy's response to Soviet plans to install nuclear missiles in Cuba in 1962?

• He had the army seize control of Cuba

• He planned a blockade around Cuba & threatened war

• He negotiated an agreement with Fidel Castro

What has been an effect of space exploration on the people of the United States?

• It has forced them to find alternate sources of fuel

• It lead to many advances in technology for most Americans

• It focused the attention on the need to deregulate the use of outer space

Which statement most accurately explains why the War Powers Act was enacted?

• President Richard Nixon negotiated a peace treaty with North Vietnam

• Congress wanted to reassert its right to authorize military action

• Military leaders demanded limits on presidential authority during wartime

Which development led to the other two?

• The Soviet Union launched the Sputnik satellite

• The U.S. government increased spending for science & math education

• John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth

• option 4