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Hodge Podge
100
The phrase duck and cover refers to ___.
How to protect yourself from a nuclear attack
100
Which action was taken by the United States government to help Europe’s economic recovery after World War II?
creating the Marshall Plan
100
Which domestic issue challenged the United States following the end of WWII?
Integrating returning servicemen into the economy
100

This case ended segregation

Brown v. Board

100
What was one reason that the United States became involved in the Korean War?
They did not want Korea to become a communist state
200
"Kill the Reds" was a slogan against what country?
Soviet Union
200
During the 1950’s, how was United States Senator Joseph McCarthy able to increase his political power?
He capitalized on the widespread fear of communism in society.
200
After WWII many americans moved out of the city and into the __.
suburbs
200

Constitutional Amendment used to address civil rights issues. 

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200
President after Truman
Eisenhower
300
What was the main reason for the arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War?
fear of one country dominating the other
300
In the 1950’s, Senator Joseph McCarthy was most closely associated with issues related to
Communist infiltration and the denial of civil liberties
300
The baby boom primarily resulted from the
delay in marriages during World War II ; soldiers returning from WWII.
300
This subgroup of people had it the hardest during the 1950’s
Native Americans
300

Improved production in the 1950s.  

Automation

400
The successful launching of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957 signaled the fear that __.
Soviets had better technology; were ahead of the U.S. in space race; better education or intelligence
400
In his response to the 1948 Berlin Blockade, what was President Harry Truman’s main concern?
A military encounter could result in war with the Soviet Union
400
The rapid growth in personal income in the decade after World War II contributed to
of the middle class
400
How was the ruling in Brown v. Board of Education contrast with the ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson?
In Brown v. Board of Education segregation in schools was outlawed.
400
Name of the Act that reduced Labor strikes, "Right To Work"
Taft Hartley
500
The Allied leaders met at the Yalta Conference near the end of WWII in order to __.
divide Germany / plan for after WWII
500
The Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan represented attempts by the United States to deal with the
spread of communism
500
What was the main purpose of the GI Bill passed by Congress shortly before the end of World War II?
to provide economic aid to veterans
500
Why did Truman decide to issue Executive Order 9981 Below: It is hereby declared to be the policy of the President that there shall be equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services without regard to race, color, religion, or national origin. This policy shall be put into effect as rapidly as possible, having due regard to the time required to effectuate any necessary changes without impairing efficiency or morale.
Minorities faced continued discrimination at home after fighting for freedom in WWII.
500
The new popular form of music in the 1950s
What is Rock and Roll