Post WWII: Flashcard on Ideological Conflicts and Policies

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What was the primary goal of the Manhattan Project?

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To create the first nuclear weapons

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Which event marked the beginning of the nuclear age?

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The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

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What was a significant outcome of the Manhattan Project?

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The U.S. becoming a superpower

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What was McCarthyism primarily concerned with?

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Fighting against communism

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Which war is an example of a proxy war during the Cold War?

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The Korean War

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What was the purpose of the GI Bill in post-war America?

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To offer veterans access to education and housing

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What was the significance of the Berlin Blockade and Airlift?

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It heightened Cold War tensions

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How did the Cold War influence American society?

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By leading to civil defense preparations

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What was a cultural impact of the Cold War in America?

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The influence on art, literature, and media

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What role did women play during World War II?

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They worked in factories and other roles