Superpowers & Struggles
These two nations emerged as the world's superpowers after World War II.
Who are the United States and the Soviet Union?
This British leader coined the famous phrase "Iron Curtain".
Who is Winston Churchill?
This senator became famous for accusing people of being communists without providing evidence.
Who is Joseph McCarthy?
This law provided veterans with benefits like education and housing loans.
What is the G.I. Bill?
During the Cuban Missile Crisis, U.S. spy planes discovered these being placed in Cuba.
What are nuclear missiles?
This was the main goal of the U.S. policy known as "containment".
What is to stop the spread of communism?
This geographical line served as the boundary between North and South Korea.
What is the 38th Parallel?
This was the purpose of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC).
What is to investigate suspected communists?
This man is considered to be the "King of Rock"
Who is Elvis Presley?
What is the quarterback?
This term describes the competition between superpowers to build more nuclear weapons.
What is the Arms Race?
He was the leader of the Communist party in China and was highly popular with peasants.
Who is Mao Zedong?
This group of film industry members was jailed for refusing to testify before HUAC.
Who are the Hollywood Ten?
This is the name of the specific role women were expected to fill in the 1950s.
What is the homemaker?
Mr. Goodman coaches this sport at Keefe Tech.
What is wrestling?
This diplomatic practice involved pushing a conflict to the very edge of war.
What is Brinkmanship?
Instead of a total victory for either side, the Korean War ended in this
What is a stalemate?
This couple was accused and convicted of spying for the Soviet Union.
Who are Ethel and Julius Rosenberg?
This term describes the practice of everyone trying to fit into the same standard and be like everybody else.
What is Conformity?
This phrase described the division between democratic Western Europe and communist Eastern Europe
What is the Iron Curtain?