The Cold War Quiz

The Cold War Quiz

11th Grade

12 Qs

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The Cold War Quiz

The Cold War Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

History

11th Grade

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Created by

Katelyn Noah

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12 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the GI Bill (1944)?

To provide low-cost mortgages for veterans and help veterans go to college.

To help veterans go to college and find high-cost mortgages.

To find jobs for veterans and find zero-cost mortgages.

To send veterans back to war and help them get an apartment.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Baby Boom?

A movement for civil rights

A rise in the number of women in the workforce

A period of increased births from 1946 to 1951

A surge in immigration after WWII

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main theme of typical TV shows in the 1950s?

Conformity and materialism

Environmental conservation

Rebellion and protest

Diversity and inclusion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the Beatniks?

A group of jazz musicians

A literary movement influenced by Hinduism/Buddhism

A political party advocating for socialism

A group of scientists and inventors

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who developed the first polio vaccine in 1953?

Alexander Fleming

Jonas Salk

Albert Einstein

Marie Curie

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the Loyalty Review Board set up by President Truman?

To investigate foreign spies in the U.S.

To promote loyalty to the U.S. among citizens

To review loyalty to the U.S. in the military

To investigate federal employees and dismiss those disloyal to the U.S. government

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the most famous anti-Communist activist during the 1950s?

Alger Hiss

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Joseph McCarthy

Richard Nixon

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