Unit Test - Cold War to the 1960s

Which indicates the primary point of difference between communist and capitalist

systems?

• private vs. state ownership of resources

• the role and rights of women in society

• the relative power of the executive

• ways to pass new legislation

Which of these was an effect of millions of World War II veterans returning to the to the United States?

• a sharp political polarization causing years of gridlock

• the need to pass legislation to ease the transition to civilian life

• an increase in stock speculation as veterans invested their military pensions

• a decrease in college enrollment as many failed to see the applicability of an

  education

The excerpt is from a speech by Senator Joseph McCarthy in 1950.

While I cannot take the time to name [them], I have in my hand 205 cases of individuals who would appear to be either card carrying members or certainly loyal to the Communist Party, but who nevertheless are still helping to shape our foreign policy.

Which describes a direct effect of the accusations made by McCarthy?

• a decrease in funding for national security

• an increase in paranoia and political tensions

• the passage of sweeping civil rights legislation

• the election of Democrats to the House of Representatives

Which indicates the rationale for the formation of the United Nations?

• to ensure the quick recovery of war-torn Europe

• to create an organization to punish aggressor nations

• to establish a safeguard against the spread of communism

• to provide a means to peacefully resolve international disputes

How did the Truman Doctrine attempt to halt the spread of communism?

• by challenging Soviet influence directly wherever necessary

• by providing economic and military aid to vulnerable countries

• by investing heavily in technological education to outpace the Soviets

• by returning the United States to an isolationist policy to prevent communist

  influences

Which of these was a purpose of NATO?

• to promote the spread of communist ideology

• to provide mutual protection for allied countries

• to quicken the development of a hydrogen bomb

• to ensure the economic recovery of Western European countries

How did the United States respond to the Soviet blockade of West Berlin?

• by deploying troops to the region

• by airlifting critical supplies into the city

• by abandoning Berlin and allowing communism to spread

• by engaging in diplomatic talks to peacefully resolve the issue

What was one effect of the Marshall Plan?

• It caused a new influx of immigrants from Europe to the United States.

• It created a wave of support for communist principles among Americans.

• It caused many Americans to break from their long-held isolationist beliefs.

• It created a division between the United States and Britain, Germany, and

  France.

Why did the spread of nuclear technology become a major issue following World War II?

• The use of nuclear power threatened fossil fuel interests.

• Nuclear weapons had the potential to unleash unprecedented destruction.

• Nuclear tests became increasingly difficult to detect, leading to widespread

  paranoia.

• The use of nuclear technology required a tremendous economic investment out

  of the reach of most countries.

Which of these was a rationale for the United States’ involvement in the Korean War?

• the creation of mutual protection alliances under NATO

• the desire to acquire new colonies along Asian trade routes

• the importance of stopping the proliferation of nuclear weapons

• the need to prevent communism from spreading to South Korea