Cold War Basics
What major economic fear worried many Americans at the end of World War II?
Another Great Depression
What was the “Red Scare” after World War II?
Fear that communists were trying to take over the U.S. government
What material was produced at the Hanford facility during World War II?
Plutonium
Double or Nothing:What was the main purpose of the GI Bill?
To help veterans adjust to civilian life
How did immigration change Washington’s population after World War II?
It increased the state’s diversity
Quadriple:Which two countries were the main rivals in the Cold War?
USA and USSR
Prize Bin:Who led a major campaign accusing people in the U.S. of being communists?
Joseph McCarthy
Why did the U.S. government build the Hanford site?
To produce materials for atomic weapons
Name one way the GI Bill helped veterans.
College/job training benefits or home loans
What post–World War II trend caused many families to move out of cities in Washington?
The growth of suburbs
Why was the Cold War described as “cold”?
Because the two sides did not fight each other directly
What was one major cause of the Red Scare?
Fear of communist influence inside the United States
What two types of harm did people near Hanford experience?
Radiation exposure and toxic waste
How did the GI Bill help Washington’s timber industry?
Increased homebuilding raised demand for lumber
Switch Seats:Why was the interstate highway system created in the United States?
To move troops and supplies more easily during war
What global political system did Americans fear spreading after World War II?
Communision
What was a common result of Red Scare thinking in the U.S.?
People were investigated or accused of being communists
Triple:What action did some Hanford-area residents take because of their exposure?
They sued the government
What major population trend happened in Washington after WWII?
Rapid population growth
Northgate Shopping Center included many attractions. Which of the following was NOT part of the shopping center?
A. A movie theater
B. A hospital
C. Over 100 shops
D. An ice skating rink
d. An Ice skating rink
How did the Cold War connect to wars in Korea and Vietnam?
The U.S. tried to stop the spread of communism, leading to conflicts in those places
Why were Americans especially nervous about communism after WWII?
The Soviet Union became a powerful rival and communism spread
Why is Hanford still important today?
Ongoing environmental cleanup and nuclear waste concerns
Why did Washington’s economy grow after WWII?
Industrial expansion and new jobs
How did postwar growth affect daily life in Washington state?
More people, more housing, expanded transportation, and changing communities