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WorksheetsCold War Unit Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following most contributed to the growth of suburbs after World War II? (5-5.2)
the invention of the television
modern design of suburban homes
many women returning home from the workforce
greater availability of automobiles and highway systems
Which of the following was one effect of American consumerism after World War II? (5-5.2)
Consumers had less money to spend.
Service industries expanded to meet consumers' needs.
Decreasing consumer credit led to fewer credit cards being used.
Consumers spent more money on wartime products.
Which of the following was an effect of the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962? (5-5.1)
The "Red Scare" ended.
Peace talks resulted in a cease-fire.
The Nuclear Test Ban Treaty was signed.
The Soviet Union set up a blockade of Cuba.
Which of the following best explains a result of the Space Race? (5-5.1)
United States had the first moon landing in 1969.
Soviet Union sent the first satellite into space in 1957, winning the Space Race.
Soviet Union sent the first man into space. His name was Yuri Gargarin.
All of the above
Which term describes the post-war era known for spreading the fear that "communist spies" were trying to overthrow the government? (5-5.1)
Imperialism
McCarthyism
Popularity
Socialism
Which of the following became a symbol of the differences between the Soviet Union and western democracies? (5-5.1)
Apollo
Red Scare
Berlin Wall
Sputnik
Why was the Supreme Court's decision of Plessy vs. Ferguson significant? (5-5.3)
It marked the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement.
It declared Jim Crow Laws unconstitutional.
It abolished slavery of the United States.
It established the doctrine of "separate but equal".
Why is the Supreme Court's decision in Brown vs. the Board of Education considered a landmark Civil Rights case? (5-5.3)
It declared the practice of school segregation unconstitutional.
It led to the immediate integration of all public schools.
It said that "separate but equal" schools were constitutional.
It closed schools that were segregated.
Which best describes a role of television during the Civil Rights Movement? (5-5.3)
It showed only violent protests.
It banned the broadcasting of boycotts and sit-ins.
It drew attention to the abuses of the Jim Crow Laws.
It aired a debate between Martin L. King, Jr. and Malcolm X.
What role did President Truman play in the advancement of the Civil Rights Movement? (5-5.3)
He abolished the Jim Crow Laws.
He ordered the end of discrimination across the United States.
He ordered the desegregation of the U.S. military after WWII.
He called for the passage of the Voting Rights Act.
Which of the following was a direct result of Rosa Park's refusal to move to the back of the bus? (5-5.3)
Freedom Rides
Greensboro Sit-ins
Montgomery Bus Boycott
Orangeburg Massacre
Following the passage of Civil Rights Act in 1964, what happened in public places? (5-5.3)
segregation of schools, public facilities, and housing developments
desegregation of public places
integration of public schools only
encouraged unemployment of African Americans across the U.S.
The Space Race was between (5-5.2)
Bulgaria and Poland
Vietnam and China
Bosnia and Serbia
United States and Soviet Union
When North and South Korea ended the Korean War, where did they agree would be the border? (5-5.1)
25th Longitude
Korean Blvd
38th Parallel
Montague Avenue
The United States sent troops to help South Vietnam (5-5.1)
stop segregation
stop communism
stop child labor
stop slavery
Three of the following events happened after the U.S. pulled all troops from Vietnam. Which one did not happen? (5-5.1)
North and South Vietnam continued to fight.
South Vietnam surrendered to North Vietnam.
North and South Vietnam were united under a communist government.
North and South Vietnam were united under a democratic government.
The United Nations replaced the League of Nations and was created to find peaceful solutions to international problems. Which of the following is a result of this? (5-5.4)
Iran invaded Kuwait to take over their oil supply.
The Soviet Union placed missiles in Cuba to threaten the U.S.
There has not been a World War III.
There is peace in all countries around the world.
Countries who joined NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) wanted to (5-5.4)
stop the spread of communism.
start a fundraising campaign.
begin a weapons class.
end world hunger.
The following map shows the 12 members of this organization that controls the natural resource of petroleum and fair trade practices. (5-5.4)
United Nations
NATO
NASA
OPEC
When did the Cold War end? (5-5.4)
When the Soviet Union placed missiles in Cuba.
When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991.
When the Soviet Union supported building the Berlin Wall.
When South Vietnam surrendered to North Vietnam.
