The Cold War Answers

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Several Cold War astronauts came from Oklahoma, including __________.

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Thomas P. Stafford
B
John Glenn
C
Scott Carpenter
D
Alan B. Shepard
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What was the Cold War, and what ideological differences caused the conflict?

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The Cold War was a long period of tension and rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II. It was called a “cold” war because the two superpowers did not fight each other directly in a full-scale war, but they competed through proxy wars, an arms race, the space race, and political influence around the world. The main ideological difference was that the United States supported democracy, individual freedoms, and capitalism, while the Soviet Union supported communism, a one-party state, and government control of the economy.

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What was the “Red Scare” of the 1950s, and what were its effects in Oklahoma?

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The Red Scare of the 1950s was a time when many Americans feared that communists had infiltrated the United States government, schools, labor unions, and other institutions. This fear led to investigations, accusations, blacklists, and pressure to prove loyalty. In Oklahoma, the Red Scare increased anti-communist attitudes, encouraged loyalty oaths and suspicion of dissent, and contributed to a political climate that emphasized patriotism, conformity, and support for the Cold War.

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Which of the following events did not occur during the 1970s?

A
President Richard Nixon was forced to resign.
B
The OPEC embargo led to an oil shortage.
C
Carl Albert served as Speaker of the House.
D
The USSR shot down an American U2 spy plane.
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Why was Altus Air Force Base important to the Cold War?

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It was home to the forces that fought in the Vietnam War.
B
It was equipped with intercontinental ballistic missiles.
C
It was home to the nation’s U2 spy planes.
D
It was in charge of supporting American forces in Vietnam.
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Which Oklahoma governor was particularly known for his championship of desegregation?

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Howard Edmondson
B
Raymond Gary
C
Johnston Murray
D
Carl Albert
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What was the primary purpose of the Truman Doctrine?

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to create a military alliance of democratic nations in Europe
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to provide economic aid to countries in Europe following World War II
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to emphasize US commitment to ending the spread of communism
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to show support for Gorbachev’s reform efforts in the USSR
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