Space Race
Who put the first satellite in space?
the Soviet Union
List the three different names for the country the US is “fighting” in the cold war
USSR, Soviet Union, Russia
What is containment?
Keeping communism where it already exists, not trying to get rid of it
In what decade is the space race, people moving to the suburbs (suburbia) and the baby boom happening?
1950s
Where was Berlin located?
Inside of East Germany
What event started the American’s version of the space race between the US and the USSR?
The soviets launching sputnik
Why are we dropping supplies on Berlin?
Because of the blockade, because the Soviets cut off our supply lines, because the roadways were blocked, to transport necessary supplies to West Germany
What does NATO stand for?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Highways helped increase the amount of people living where?
Suburbs, outside of the city
Why was the US involved in the Korean War?
Because North Korea invaded South Korea, to prevent South Korea from becoming communist, containment
Why did the US increase the amount of math and science classes?
To keep up with the Soviets, increase our technology, increase our space technology
What was the original purpose of the Marshall Plan?
Help European nations rebuild
What is the purpose of NATO?
North American and Western European nations made a deal to help each other out if any members were attacked by another nation
What was the purpose of the GI Bill after WWII?
Economic aid/help to veterans, Lower mortgages
What happened during the Rosenberg Trials and with the Venona Papers?
US and GB found spies in America
Who was the first man on the moon?
1. Neil Armstrong, 2. Buzz Aldrin
Why did MacArthur get fired by Truman?
Disagreed with how Truman thought the war should end, Truman thought that MacArthur was threatening military balance/civilian influence on the military
What was the purpose of the Truman Doctrine?
To give aid to Greece and Turkey, to contain communism by giving aid to Greece and Turkey, to help any country that was fighting communism
What group of people did the House Un-American Activities Committee target?
Hollywood actors and directors
What was McCarthyism?
Widespread panic about communists in America, fear of communist spies, unwarranted fear, accusing people who aren’t guilty
Which of the following best describes the Marshall Plan, Truman Doctrine, and Korean War- Imperialism, Appeasement, Containment or Noninvolvement?
Containment
Name one decision made at the Yalta conference.
Germany was divided into four parts, free elections in Eastern Europe, Germany being removed from war is top priority
Name two reasons why the baby boom happened.
Optimism after WWII, more jobs available, soldiers coming home, better economy, GI bill, buying houses, better education, higher incomes