Question 1

The best selection to complete 1 is -

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Sputnik 1

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Trinity 1

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Apollo 13

Question 2

The best selection to complete 2 is -

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Space Race

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Munitions Race

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Red Scare

Question 3

The U.S. got involved in the conflict between these two countries -

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after Communist North Korea invaded South Korea

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to exact revenge on North Korea for their role in assisting the Axis Powers in World War II

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to prevent South Korea from uniting the country

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in attempt to secure America’s access to oil reserves in South Korea

Question 4

This speech delivered by Senator Joseph McCarthy contributed to -

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growing fear that Communists were secretly taking over the United States government

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funding for the NASA space program to beat the Soviets to the moon

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the resignation of President Truman

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Americans supporting the war in Korea

Question 5

This Berlin Air Lift demonstrated that the United States -

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would try to avoid conflict with the Soviets while accomplishing its goals

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used force to prevent communism from spreading to other countries

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would not tolerate the attempted genocide of the Jewish people

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had a superior aircraft that would not be challenged by the Soviets

Question 6

Which is the best title for this list?

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Arms Race

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House Un-Americans Activities Committee

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Marshall Plan

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Causes of World War II

Question 7

Which of the following contributed to this headline?

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Jonas Salk researching viruses and developing vaccines

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The World Health Organization encouraging people to wash their hands before eating

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The American government investing in aerospace technology

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Americans traveling less due to the global unrest created by the Cold War

Question 8

This speech was delivered in Houston&#44; Texas in 1962.  President Kennedy’s statements are about -

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the Space Race

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the Truman Doctrine

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the Arms Race

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the Cold War

Question 9

How did soldiers returning from World War II impact the economy?

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The soldiers got married and had children, resulting in an increased demand for housing.

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Increased sales of microwavable dinners helped grocery stores earn large profits.

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Soldiers were highly experienced working with machinery and took factory jobs.

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The health industry thrived as soldiers returned from war with disease and medical conditions.

Question 10

The House Un-American Activities Committee was stablished by Congress with the intention  to -

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investigating individuals and groups associated with the promoting communism

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spend government money on programs that would develop superior technology to that of the Soviets

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prevent Cuba from launching Soviet missiles towards the United States

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generate enthusiasm and support for the war effort against the Axis Powers

Question 11

The economic boom of the 1950s was caused by several factors including -

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increased consumer spending

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the Federal Reserve increasing interest rates

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the selling of produce from victory gardens

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the Government Stimulus Act of 1952

Question 12

This image most accurately describes which of the following wars?

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The Cold War

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The Vietnam War

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World War II

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The Korean War

Question 13

The arms race between the Soviets and Americans was about -

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developing the more nuclear advanced weapons than the other country

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seeing who could develop the first nuclear weapon

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limiting the influence of the Soviet Union on global affairs

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trying to be the first to put a man on the moon

Question 14

This political cartoon best explains why American got involved in -

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the Korean War

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the League of Nations

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the World Trade Organization

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the Spanish-American War

Question 15

This quote warns against -

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censoring of forms of expression

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negotiating with the Soviets

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developing nuclear weapons

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decreasing funding for the fine arts

Question 16

One of the ways the American government invested in its people is by -

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passing the GI Bill which pays for college tuition for veterans

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providing free personal finance classes for adults living in low income neighborhoods

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providing health care for all citizens that pay taxes

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paying tuition for students studying aerospace engineering at a university

Question 17

Which of the following best completes this diagram?

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Sputnik I orbits Earth

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The Soviet Union constructs the Berlin Wall

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Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin land on the moon

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The atomic bomb is dropped on Hiroshima, Japan

Question 18

This photograph demonstrates -

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how the U.S. delivered supplies to West Berlin

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how the U.S. deployed troops in the Korean War

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how propaganda was spread throughout the Soviet Union

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how the U.S. Armed Forces used air to air combat

Question 19

These comments helped fuel the -

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Red Scare

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military opposition for the Korean War

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arms negotiation between Joseph Stalin and Dwight Eisenhower

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U.S. involvement with the League of Nations

Question 20

Which of the following is the best effect of these two events?

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Suburbs are developed outside of large cities

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Women play a new role in society by entering the workforce

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The Civil Rights movement emerges

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Fear of communism spreading increases

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