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WorksheetsCold War and the Sixties
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 21mins
Which Cold War event signifies the closest the US and USSR actually came to the brink of war?
Cuban Missile Crisis
Sputnik Landing
Bay of Pigs
Korean War
What is the theory that if one nation in southeast Asia falls to communism, they all will?
Isolationism
Marshall Plan
Domino Effect
Roosevelt Corollary
How did Kennedy respond to Soviet missiles in Cuba?
He set up a naval blockade.
He launched missiles at Castro.
He began peace talks with Castro.
He declared war on Cuba and the USSR.
Which piece of legislation restricted the president's ability to send troops without approval?
War Powers Act
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Vietnamization
Open Door Policy
How did Americans show their disapproval of US involvement in the Vietnam War?
They held anti-war protests.
They voted to impeach Lyndon Johnson.
They enrolled in college to avoid the draft.
They boycotted TV stations that covered the war.
Which group best represented the counter-culture of the 1960's?
Grandparents
Black Panthers
Hippies
Yuppies
What gave President Lyndon Johnson expanded powers to send troops without a declaration of war?
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Monroe Doctrine
War Powers Act
None of these
What reason did the US have to get involved in Vietnam?
To promote the United Nations
To stop the spread of communism
To open trading routes in Asia
Gain control of their oil reserves
Why was the 26th Amendment ratified?
If 18 year old citizens can enlist in the military, they should be entitled to vote.
To bring more equality to immigrants
Decrease congressional salaries
To settle the succession line for the presidency
Which of the following media sources helped create public disgust for the Vietnam War?
Radio
Snap Chat
Television
Newspapers
The event described in this headline resulted in _____________.
decreased federal funding of students loans
increased support for the antiwar movement
the reinstatement of the draft
an end to federal investigations of student organization
Which box lists characteristics of the 1960s?
F
G
H
J
Tinker V. Des Moines was a Supreme Court case that protected __________.
rights for a fair trial
free speech for students
a president's decision to go to war
the federal government's role to tax civilians
How has NASA contributed to American society?
Helped build other industries such as tele-communications
Provided solutions on how to deal with communism
Politicians became more united when passing bills
More cooperation was created amongst nations
Medal of Honor from the Vietnam War
Roy Benavidez
Vernon Baker
George Washington
Alvin York
President Richard Nixon's withdrawal plan from Vietnam and being replaced by South Vietnamese troops was called ______.
Vietnamization
Blockade
Flank
Airlift
The Kent State massacre led to ______.
more cooperation amongst politicians
more anti-war protests
changes of the college curriculum
more awareness about environmental papers
A term describing the difference of the truth; what is being said vs. what is actually happening
Credibility Gap
Politics
Living Room War
Campaigning
Which of the following groups were fighting against the traditional norms of society? (1950's & 60's)
Beatniks/Hippies
Communists
Animal Rights Groups
Nativists
The major American achievement during the Space Race was _____.
the moon landing
reaching the Martian atmosphere
capturing a star
examining meteorite pieces
The Pentagon Papers _______.
exposed the executive branch for fabricating about the Vietnam War; a victory for the freedom of press
conveyed how the South Vietnamese planned to create their government
reported how communism has taken over the world
was a formal report on how farmers can help with national defense
