Culture of the Decade
What music became popular with teenagers in the 1950's?
Rock N' Roll
Who is considered the Father of Communism?
Karl Marx
What is the 38th Parallel?
The line the separates North Korea from South Korea
Who created the Truman Doctrine?
President Harry Truman
The Cold War was fought by whom and who were their leaders?
The USSR (Stalin) and America (Truman)
What theme is associated with people starting to dress the same, have the same style of houses, work the same jobs and drive the same style of car?
Conformity
Which side of Europe is more associated with capitalism, the west or the east?
The west
Who was the communist leader of China during the Korean War?
Mao Zedong
Which countries where the Truman Doctrine meant to help?
Greece and Turkey
What type of policy is the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan?
Containment Policy
What did TV shows try to reinforce? (specifically the clip we watched from I Love Lucy)
Gender Roles
In a capitalist system who controls the economy?
Private citizens
Why did Truman decide to send troops to help the South Koreans?
To stop the spread of Communism and the fear of the domino affect
Who created the Marshall Plan?
George Marshall
What is espionage?
The use of spies to acquire military information
Why did we call the perfect family, "The Nuclear Family"?
It helped to combat the Cold War, by showing how perfect capitalist families were and how successful our economy was
What are some benefits of Communism? (Give 2)
Everyone has.......
education, healthcare, food, work, and shelter
Why did Truman fire General MacArthur?
Because MacArthur wanted to extend the war in Communist China
Winston Churchill coined the Term "Iron Curtain" to signify what?
The Soviet-imposed dividing line separating Eastern Europe from the West
Which couple was killed for selling military intelligence to the Soviets?
The Rosenbergs (Julius and Ethel)
Name 4 things that are associated with 50's culture?
Conformity, Baby Boomers, Consumerism, Car Culture, The Cold War, The American Dream, Rock N' Roll, TV, Economic Boom, etc.
What are some issues with Communism? (Give 2)
Limited Privacy, No Freedom, Fear of enforcment, limited Choices, Enormous pressure to succeed
How did the Korean War end?
With a Stalemate, singing of a armistice and the creation of the current 38th parallel.
What was the main goal of the Marshall Plan?
To use massive economic assistance to help rebuild European countries after World War II, in order to promote political stability.
People were extremely worried about Nuclear fallout, what did the Federal Defense create in order to show kids how to protect themselves?
Duck and Cover