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The Senate committee that investigated Joseph McCarthy’s original claim of communists in the government concluded that

A
further investigations were necessary.
B
the charges were completely without merit.
C
hundreds of federal employees should be fired.
D
Sen. McCarthy should be removed from office.
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Many people in the United States and Europe held protests related to the Rosenbergs’ trial because they thought that the Rosenbergs

A
had not been punished harshly enough.
B
should have received more attention for their trial.
C
had no ties to communism or the Soviet Union.
D
had not been given a fair, impartial trial.
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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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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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Which of the following is an example of one of the successes of the Marshall Plan?

A
A few Eastern European countries decided to turn to democracy.
B
Western European economies were stronger than they had been before WWII.
C
Borders between Western and Eastern European countries shifted.
D
Eastern European countries eventually took part in the plan.
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Which statement best describes a major reason why Western European countries joined NATO after World War II?

A
The Soviet Union had begun to initiate damaging attacks against Western European nations.
B
The Soviet Union had shown that it wanted to expand its area of control in Eastern Europe.
C
The Soviet Union had reduced its military forces and focused its attention on rebuilding infrastructure.
D
The Soviet Union had decided to withdraw from the Security Council of the United Nations.
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Many people migrated from the North and East to the Sun Belt states during the 1950s because of

A
the response to the Cold War.
B
the expansion of urban areas.
C
the interstate highway system.
D
the influence of beatniks.
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Which of the following was a justification for the increase in US defense spending during the Cold War?

A
The US needed to develop more and better weapons to prevent an attack.
B
The US wanted to purchase large amounts of land to conduct nuclear tests.
C
The US planned to launch an attack against the Soviet Union on Russian soil.
D
The US wanted to become the world’s first example of a superpower.
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Which of the following statements best characterizes the television sitcoms of the 1950s?

A
Sitcoms replaced newspapers and radio programs as news sources.
B
Sitcoms reinforced traditional roles for men and women.
C
Sitcoms focused on the lifestyles of the rich and famous.
D
Sitcoms were designed to educate rather than to entertain.
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Which of the following most contributed to Ho Chi Minh’s campaign in the conflict with France following World War II?

A
Ho Chi Minh’s rejection of the views of the Communist Party
B
Ho Chi Minh’s quest to become an ally of France
C
Ho Chi Minh’s formation of the Viet Minh to fight for independence
D
Ho Chi Minh’s presence at the Versailles peace conference
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What was the major impact of the launch of Sputnik I on the United States?

A
The US withdrew from the space race because it couldn’t beat the Soviets.
B
The US took steps to catch up and surpass the Soviets in the space race.
C
The US founded NASA to fund math and science education.
D
The US focused all of its attention on destroying the Soviet’s satellite.
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Which of the following correctly characterizes the different post-war goals of the United States and the Soviet Union?

A
The US wanted to promote democracy throughout the world, while the USSR wished to spread a single-party system.
B
The US wished to remain out of the affairs of other nations, while the USSR wanted to become a superpower.
C
The US needed to create a buffer zone in Eastern Europe, while the USSR wished to stay out of its border nations.
D
The US pushed for government control of the economy worldwide, while the USSR promoted the free market system.
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After the United States helped overthrow President Guzman of Guatemala in the early 1950s,

A
Guzman was reinstated by popular vote.
B
communists took over anyway.
C
the new leader quickly became a military dictator.
D
the country enjoyed years of fair democratic rule.
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One post-war (WWII) goal of the United States that created tension with the USSR leading up to the Cold War was

A
the US desire to create a buffer zone in Eastern Europe.
B
the US need to establish puppet governments in Europe.
C
the US push to promote democracy around the world.
D
the US desire to move away from a capitalist economy.
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How did the development of the hydrogen bomb affect the arms race?

A
It decreased the threat of radiation poisoning and sickness.
B
It increased the danger since it was stronger than an atomic bomb.
C
It decreased people’s concern about mutually assured destruction.
D
It increased the number of places suitable for bomb testing.
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How did the Soviet Union maintain control of East Germany after World War II?

A
The Soviets removed their troops and set up a puppet government.
B
The Soviets kept their troops in East Germany and occupied it.
C
The Soviets supported the government chosen by the East Germans.
D
The Soviets allowed free speech, earning the trust of the East Germans.
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One major goal of NASA’s Gemini program was to

A
launch an artificial satellite.
B
send manned aircraft into Earth’s orbit.
C
launch astronauts on long flights.
D
land an astronaut on the moon.
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How is the Marshall Plan an example of Cold War tactics?

A
The Marshall Plan forced the USSR to build up its military, which weakened its economy.
B
The Marshall Plan showed the USSR that the United States would not back down from military threats.
C
The Marshall Plan allowed the United States to compete for power with the USSR without using force.
D
The Marshall Plan moved the USSR and European countries closer to becoming long-term allies.
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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 of the following best describes a belief held by President Truman that led to the establishment of the Truman Doctrine?

A
The United States should expand its ability to trade with all possible nations.
B
The United States should promote a single-party government system globally.
C
The United States should help free nations resist the spread of communism.
D
The United States should work to keep capitalism contained within Europe.

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