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WorksheetsCold War Prosperity
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 42mins
Which statement best describes the dotted segment from the mid-1940s to the mid-1960s?
The armed forces were sent to faraway countries where they raised families.
Men spent much of their time at home due to high unemployment and mobilization.
Native American and Asian American birth rates were not reflected in the graph accurately.
World War II soldiers returned home to America and there was a significant increase in the birth rate.
Which was a consequence of middle-class migration to the suburbs after World War II?
America's suburbs became the first areas of the country to become fully integrated.
"City dwellers" were able to take the place of workers who had moved to the suburbs.
As urban centers became more impoverished, the issue became an "invisible problem."
Large numbers of modest but well-built homes became available for inner-city residents.
The chart contains examples of Great Society programs from the 1960s. Which best describes the significance of President Johnson's Great Society?
It was the first time that tariffs were used by the government to support social welfare.
It was the first time corporations and monopolies were taxed to support social welfare.
It was the largest expansion of government involvement in social welfare since the New Deal.
It was the largest step back from government involvement in social welfare in United States history.
Based on the cartoon, what was the attitude of HUAC in the 1950s?
It was justifiable to send minorities to internment camps under McCarthyism.
It was acceptable to override constitutional rights to stop the communist threat.
It was necessary to protect free speech when it involves communist ideologies.
It was effective to follow due process of law when conducting the Palmer Raids.
Which of the following identifies an impact of the GI Bill on American society?
encouraged farmers with increased subsidies
guaranteed veterans a direct monthly payment
provided veterans with educational opportunities
offered women a new level of freedom in the workforce
This quotation is from a speech President Lyndon B. Johnson gave in 1964. "There is not enough housing for our people or transportation for our traffic... Each year more than 100,000 high school graduates, with proved ability, do not enter college because they cannot afford it..." Based on the quotation, which conclusion can be drawn about the United States during this time period?
A. Congress amended the Constitution to solve the disparity in wealth.
B. Individuals living in the cities of the United States were living in prosperity.
C. High literacy rates directly caused poverty to expand throughout the North.
D. Not all ethnic groups and social classes were prospering in the United States.
What historical event led President Johnson to advocate for these legislative measures?
The Social Security Act expanded healthcare support services.
The Selective Service Act established the first national minimum wage.
The Dawes Act promoted assimilation programs in public education.
The National Labor Relations Act restricted workers from forming unions.
How did the Cold War influence domestic policies in the United States?
Containment abroad led to a Red Scare crisis within the U.S..
The Iron Curtain led to the establishment of the United Nations.
The Berlin Airlift led to the creation of NATO.
The Cuban Missile Crisis led to the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.
What was one significant effect of post-World War II economic growth on American infrastructure?
The expansion of the interstate highway system facilitated suburban growth.
The stock market crash led to increased urbanization.
A decline in birth rates resulted in reduced demand for housing.
Economic prosperity led to the dismantling of public transportation systems.
Based on the cartoon, what is the message about Nixon's presidency?
The Watergate scandal is working to restore Nixon’s public credibility.
The government's reputation has been weakened by the Watergate scandal.
The White House is managing public opinion regarding the Watergate scandal.
The President is sacrificing his popularity to save the jobs of White House aides.
Based on the cartoon, what does the cartoonist think about President Johnson?
Johnson’s legislative plan will be strongly opposed by Congress.
Johnson’s budget prioritizes arms costs over military establishments.
Johnson’s Great Society values social welfare over expanding weaponry.
Johnson’s War on Poverty is neglecting to address health and education.
What was the name of the Act that Congress passed in 1973 in response to the Vietnam War that said a president must inform Congress within 48 hours if U. S. military is sent into a hostile country without a declaration of war.
War Powers Act
Invasion Act
South Asia Act
Blokker Act
Why did the US adopt the motto in God We Trust in 1956?
to honor the financial and social contributions of religious organizations
to distinguish this nation from countries that restricted religious practices
to commemorate the social struggles uncovered by Christian leaders
to encourage growth of religious institutions throughout the country
Gives soldier's money for college or training programs when they return to civilian life.
Containment Policy
Truman Doctrine
Marshall Plan
G.I. Bill
Jobs such as the ones described in this 1956 advertisement became available because-
federal law required private businesses to recruit for the military
Cold War defense programs had spurred technological innovation
Mexican-Americans and African Americans received full benefits under the GI Bill, just as their white counterparts had, true or false?
True
False
This organization was created to review government employees' loyalt ot America due to suspected communist threats in the U.S. (ordered by President Harry S. Truman in 1947).
McCarran Act
Loyalty Review Board
Anti-Communist Committee
Espionage Act of 1947
What was the purpose of the House of Un-American Activities Commitee? (HUAC)
To investigate anyone suspected of communism, even if it meant overriding the Constitution to do so.
To work with veterans who could be valuable assets in finding out who among government employees might be a communist
To bring awareness to suburban areas that there may be a communist threat
It ensured equal housing for all, including those who may be suspected communists
Foreign policies during the period after WWII such as the Loyalty Review Board, the House of Un-American Activities Committee led to Americans being concerned with Communism. This was also known as what?
The rise of Capitalism
The Red Scare
The Cold War
Suburbanization
What does the "Credibility Gap" have to do with the Watergate Scandal?
More Americans began to trust the judicial system.
More people decided to vote democrat as a result of Nixon's lies.
The government lost credibility among the American public as a result of the scandal.
The government was empowered to act against a sitting president, giving it more credibility.
What was the purpose of the 26th Amendment?
It brought the voting age up to ensure voters were informed.
It lowered the voting age to 18, so those old enough to go to war, could also vote.
It protected the right to vote by those from other countries who had a vested interest in American policy.
It gave women the right to suffrage (vote).
