Korea
Why did the US become involved in the Korean War?
to contain communism
This policy gave money to Western European countries to help rebuild after WWII and say no to communism.
Marshall Plan
Leader of the Soviet Union at the beginning of the Cold War
dramatic increase in population, specifically babies
Baby boom
9/10 households in the US-owned these two items in the 1950s
What was the result of the Korean War?
communism was contained; no victory
This doctrine gave money to Greece and Turkey in an attempt to prevent them from becoming communist.
Truman Doctrine
Truman
suburbs
Name three things that increased because of the rise in ownership of cars
More: roads, hotels, fast food restaurants, gas stations
Why is the 38 parallel significant to Korea?
divides North and South Korea
This strategy flew in supplies to West Berlin when Stalin blockaded all routes and roads.
Berlin Airlift
US senator that contributed to the Red Scare with his "list."
increase in prices but not in the value of money of wages; led to worker strikes in the 1940s.
inflation
What type of music was considered too "wild" for kids in the 1950s?
rock-n-roll
Who was the leader of the UN forces for most of the Korean War?
MacArthur
US, UN, and South Korean forces fought against North Korea
Korean War
President after Truman who campaigned on television. People "liked" him.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
group of people that criticized American materialism
beatniks
Who was the famous musician of the 1950s known for his rock-n-roll?
Elvis Presley
Which large country supported North Korea during the Korean war (2 possibilities)
Alliance created to prevent Soviet influence (included the US, Canada, and Western Europe)
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization
This bill gave loans and unemployment benefits to WWII veterans
GI Bill
What was the name of the Eastern European alliance that was created in response to NATO?
Warsaw Pact