Early Cold War

Following WWII, U.S. foreign policy was shaped by:

• Isolationism

• Containment

• Industrialization

• Imperialism

During the 1950s (early Cold War), which two countries emerged as competing superpowers?

• Soviet Union and U.S.

• U.S. and China

• China and Great Britain

• Soviet Union and China

What is the "Cold War"?

• Confrontation without direct war

• Climate of the U.S.S.R.

• U.S. desire to contain the Soviets

• The record breaking winters following WWII

Which of the following is NOT true of the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan?

• Provide economic aid European countries

• Restore the war torn countries of Europe

• Contain communism

• Create defense pacts

Was the purpose of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) & the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO)?

• Create defense pacts for mutual protection

• Implement tariffs to pay for the war

• Economically restore the war torn countries

• Develop nuclear weapons for allied forces

In response to the creation of NATO, the Soviets and their communist allies formed the ...

• Southeast Asia Treaty Organization

• United Nations

• Warsaw Pact

• Eurasian Union

What was the purpose of the United Nations?

• Prevent the spread of communism

• Serve as a platform for diplomatic negotiations

• Spread Democratic principles across the world

• Raise military forces to protect against another world war

Who refused to testify to accusations of distributing communist propaganda in film?

• Agler Hiss

• The Rosenburgs

• Hollywood Ten

• Senator McCarthy

Because of the Hollywood Ten, many individuals were ___, which made it hard for them to find work elsewhere.

• Charged with espionage

• Charged with perjury

• Blacklisted

• Subpoenaed

What is the phenomenon that occurred when many white Americans moved to suburban areas?

• Automania

• Consumerism

• Sunbelt

• White Flight