Cold War

TRUE/FALSE



Containment was a policy designed to destroy communism around the world.


The airlift to Berlin was able to keep the city in Allied control.


The Korean War began when the Communists crossed the 38th Parallel.


The leadership of the US was in agreement on how to win the war.


The Marshall Plan was a great success in helping Russia rebuild its industry.


The Dixiecrats opposed Truman because of his Civil Rights agenda.


US-Soviet relation soured when the Soviet U-2 spy plane was shot down in 1960.


Many parents of the era keep tight control over their kids to prevent Communism.


Technology increased greatly with automation, computers, and medical discoveries.


The race for the development of the H-Bomb was won by the Soviets.


John F. Dulles supported the idea of massive retaliation in a nuclear confrontation.


Levittowns were created as part of Truman’s urban renewal programs.


The G.I. Bill enabled veterans to get low cost loans and free tuition.


Dr. Spock’s creation of the polio vaccine helped millions of children avoid the disease.


Suburbia appeared in the 50’s as people used the Interstate System to travel.


50’s television was often stereotypical and portrayed the ideal American Dream.


The U-2 Incident helped to ease tensions in the Cold War.


The newly developed CIA helped to track the activities of communists in the nation

The “Checkers” Speech helped Truman defeat Dewey in the 1948 election.


Eisenhower’s Straight Road policy explains his philosophy of lesser gov’t involvement but not total disregard for New Deal type policies.


Who was the President of the U.S. at the end of WW II?



The promise to abolish this attracted many people to Communist ideology?


At the end of WW II, the Allies split control of what city?

The economic plan to help rebuild the war torn areas was called


This person described Soviet domination as the Iron Curtain?


When did the Soviets end the U.S. monopoly on atomic weapons?


This policy stated that the U.S. would try to stop the spread of communism?


Who was in charge of the U.S. occupation of Japan after the war?


Which man was the communist leader of China?


When was the Korean War fought?


What organization was created by Western Allies to oppose the Soviets?


Who did Truman defeat for the 1948 election in an upset victory?


What were many people anticipating after the end of the war?


What famous spy case involved a married couple who were executed?


In 1950, Senator Joseph McCarthy was accusing people of what?


This man was picked to be the VP candidate under Eisenhower?


How was Eisenhower different as a President?


Who took over control of the Soviet Union when Stalin died?


What was one program of the New Deal era that Eisenhower continued to support?


The move to suburban life was typified by


Cold War refers to tensions between


The United States implemented the Truman Doctrine by


At the beginning of the Korean War, the aim of the United States was to


As a result of World War II, the nations of eastern Europe


The Soviet Union eventually ended the blockade of West Berlin because the U.S.


Why was General Douglas MacArthur was relived of his command?


 How did Joseph McCarthy’s witch hunt for communists end?


What was the most important significance of Sputnik?


The Marshall Plan was designed to


What wad the name of the domestic policies that Truman pursued after 1948?