Red Scare
What is the Marshall Plan?
$17 Billion in aid to Europe to help them rebuild (and to turn their backs on communism)
True or False: Church membership DECLINED in the 50s.
FALSE. More people started to attend church during this time.
Why was MacArthur fired?
He disobeyed the rules of limited war and wanted to push North Korea into the Chinese border. He wanted to use nuclear weapons on China.
What is the Domino Theory?
If one country falls to communism, other neighboring countries will fall next.
Who was Alger Hiss? Was he guilty?
He was a government employee accused of being a communist spy in the government. He went to jail, but was NOT GUILTY.
What is redlining?
Denying African Americans homes in dominantly white neighborhoods (segregating people based on race).
There was no clear outcome. It seemed like we were at the same place when we started.
True or False: Soldiers were well-informed and knew what to expect when heading to war in Vietnam.
FALSE. We have several sources that show us that soldiers were not prepared for anything specific when headed to Vietnam.
What was decided at the Yalta Conference?
To split Germany into four "zones" each controlled by a different country at the conference (Britain, France, USA, USSR).
What is Red Channels?
A document/pamphlet that listed the names of actors, performers, directors that were communist. As a result of being named in the document, many lost their jobs.
Which of the following was NOT provided by the GI Bill of Rights?
a. Education
b. Monthly wages/salary
c. Housing
d. Counseling Services
B. The GI Bill provided an education, housing, and counseling services but veterans were not paid a salary.
How many of the troops are Americans in the Korean War? (it is a fraction)
4/5 of the troops were American.
Explain "Vietnamization".
The gradual withdrawal of troops from Vietnam. We gave money and training to the ARVN so they could take over the remainder of the war.
What is the "motto" of NATO?
Attack one, attack us all! Collective security.
How was the U.S. involved in the Berlin Crisis?
We aided western Berlin by dropping a constant stream of supplies after the USSR cut off their power.
What three factors influenced women to return home rather than work?
Television, Magazines, Social Pressure
What are the requirements for a "limited war"
Specific goals/objectives. No nuclear weapons used.
Fleeing to Canada, Burning Draft Card, Anti-War Music
Why was the Bay of Pigs a failure?