The Korean War and 1950s America

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Who was the leader of the UN troops in Korea?

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Douglas MacArthur

Front

Why did Truman fire MacArthur from command? Options: MacArthur criticizes Truman, Truman wanted a limited war MacArthur wanted total war, MacArthur wanted to possibly use Nukes, All of the above

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All of the above

Front

Did the US declare war on Korea?

Back

No

Front

Was there a treaty that ended the Korean War?

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No

Front

What was the name for the anti-communist hysteria during the 1950s?

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Red Scare

Front

How did Truman use his executive power to advance civil rights?

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He desegregated the army and federal government

Front

Why did suburbs get created?

Back

Cheap housing for returning veterans

Front

What Supreme Court Case Desegregated Schools?

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Brown vs Board of Education

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What shift in employment trends occurred by the mid-1950s?

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Increase in “White Collar jobs”

Front

What effects did the “Baby Boom” have in America?

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Greater demand for kids toys, Women were encouraged to be stay at home mothers, Greater importance on school and adolescent athletics.