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Which of the following statements best characterizes the country of North Korea?

A
North Korea has been ruled by dictators since 1948.
B
North Korea has never struggled with its economy.
C
North Korea has recently made moves toward democracy.
D
North Korea has been unable to acquire nuclear weapons.
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Which was the significance of Woodstock in 1969?

A
It was the first national protest against the Vietnam War to air on television.
B
It was one of the first mass student movements to take place.
C
It was a music festival that epitomized the ideals of the counterculture.
D
It was a commune that epitomized the ideals of the counterculture.
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Why did the United States introduce the Marshall Plan in the post-war era?

A
to stabilize Europe and support democratic governments
B
to encourage Europe to share its post-war prosperity with the United States
C
to help the USSR in forming a democratic government
D
to boost economic recovery in the United States following World War II
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During the 1950s, an increase in the number of marriages and births fueled

A
high unemployment.
B
new opportunities for women.
C
a demand for housing.
D
growth in the nation’s cities.
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Which of the following is the best evidence that Cold War fears affected American civil liberties during the 1950s?

A
the Soviet explosion of an atomic bomb
B
the election of Dwight Eisenhower
C
the arrest of Soviet spies
D
the McCarthy Senate hearings
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The Vietnam War affected the US economy during the early 1970s by

A
lowering the deficit.
B
leading to a recession.
C
creating stagflation.
D
raising unemployment.
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Why did Americans have trouble understanding US involvement in the Vietnam War?

A
The draft was a burden to the population, but fairly drafted all Americans.
B
Members of the counterculture trusted the government to keep the peace.
C
The United States’ motivations and priorities in Vietnam were uncertain.
D
The Viet Cong’s guerilla tactics did not pose a threat to South Vietnam.
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Which statement best characterizes how US citizens reacted to the Tet Offensive?

A
Americans’ anger over the attacks increased support for the war.
B
Americans largely supported this strategy on the part of their troops.
C
More and more Americans opposed the continuation of the war.
D
Many Americans held rallies to express their pride in US troops.
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NASA’s first attempt to achieve human space flight was called the

A
Apollo program.
B
Gemini program.
C
Mercury program.
D
Explorer program.
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What was the event that started the Space Race?

A
the Mercury mission
B
the Sputnik launch
C
the Apollo program
D
the moon landing
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One post-war fact about the United States that created tension with the USSR was the United States

A
desired to create a buffer zone in Eastern Europe.
B
needed to establish puppet governments in Europe.
C
had a democratic form of government.
D
desired to move away from a capitalist economy.
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In 1965, as the conflict in Vietnam intensified, the United States

A
declared war against North Vietnam.
B
decreased the number of US troops in Vietnam.
C
escalated its troop commitment to the conflict.
D
began defending North Vietnam against the Viet Cong.
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Which of the following statements best describes the spread of communism in the years immediately following World War II?

A
The number of communist countries increased during these years.
B
The number of communist countries decreased during these years.
C
The number of communist countries stayed the same during these years.
D
The number of communist countries increased in Asia but decreased in Europe.
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What document did the United Nations draft in 1948?

A
The Four Points
B
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
C
The Declaration of National Sovereignty
D
The Treaty of Versailles
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How does the concept of competition relate to the arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War?

A
The two nations were not concerned about one another or their nuclear capabilities, so there was no competition between them.
B
The two nations were interested in working together to produce nuclear weaponry, which extinguished any competition between them.
C
The two nations wanted to best one another in the development and stockpiling of nuclear weapons, which drove the competition between them.
D
The two nations felt that face-to-face battles would be more effective than nuclear weapons, which led to a violent competition between them.
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Which of the following reveals the impact Kennedy’s assassination had on the nation?

A
Many felt his death would mean the end of the space program.
B
People could not remember when he was shot.
C
Millions of people watched his funeral on TV.
D
People no longer gathered to watch presidential motorcades.
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During the Korean War, General MacArthur was able to take the city of Inchon by

A
striking in an area far away from where the fighting had been concentrated.
B
tricking North Korea into believing he that would use nuclear weapons.
C
convincing China to enter the war on the side of South Korea.
D
launching a surprise attack from deep within North Korean territory.
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In the 1960s, Bob Dylan became famous for

A
writing a popular novel titled On the Road.
B
composing influential countercultural music.
C
founding the Students for a Democratic Society.
D
organizing protests on college campuses.
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Which of the following reveals the impact Kennedy’s assassination had on the nation?

A
Many felt his death would mean the end of the space program.
B
People could not remember when he was shot.
C
Millions of people watched his funeral on TV.
D
People no longer gathered to watch presidential motorcades.
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Why did many Cubans resent the rule of Fulgencio Batista?

A
Batista was a Soviet ally and they disliked Soviet influence over their economy.
B
Batista was a US ally and they disliked the US influence over their economy.
C
Batista was a US ally but would not back the United States against the USSR.
D
Batista was a Soviet ally who frequently threatened the nearby United States.

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