General Knowledge
Who was the president of the United States at the start of the Korean War?
“I was a U.S. general who led forces in Korea but was later fired by President Truman.”
General Douglas MacArthur
I was the first major “hot war” of the Cold War. Ended in an armistice in 1953
The Korean War
The Soviets tested this in 1949, shocking the U.S and creating a nuclear arms race
The atomic bomb
Define: Domino Theory
What parallel divided North and South Korea?
The 38th parallel
“I was a 1948–49 operation to deliver supplies to a blockaded city.”
Berlin Airlift
In response to NATO, the Soviet Union create their own alliance called...
The Warsaw Pact
Who was Alger Hiss AND what was he charged with in a court of law?
Alger Hiss was a former government official who was accused of being a spy for the Soviet Union and was charged and convicted of perjury
Define: liberal consensus
The liberal consensus generally included a belief in the positive role of government in managing the economy, supporting social welfare programs, and promoting civil rights and liberties.
What was the policy of the U.S. to stop the spread of communism called?
Containment
I gave a speech about an “Iron Curtain” dividing Europe.
Winston Churchill
I was the first artificial satellite and was launched into space by the Soviet Union in 1957.
Sputnik
In what ways did the GI Bill help returning veterans?
(aim for 3)
1. Provided free education for veterans (college, vocational schools, or on the job training)
2. Offered government backed & low interest loans for businesses, land, and/or homes
3. Unemployment services (if applicable)
Define: subversion
Secretly undermining something in an attempt to destroy it or make it worse
What was the name of the military alliance formed by the U.S. and its allies?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
“I was a 1947 plan to give economic aid to rebuild Europe and stop communism.”
Marshall Plan
Today, I’m one of the most heavily guarded borders in the world, I was the dividing line between North and South Korea.
Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
Communism: resources and goods are distributed based on need, rather than individual contribution. All property is publicly owned
Capitalism: an economic system where private individuals or businesses own capital goods. Individuals are free to pursue their economic self-interest (profit) with private property.
When did the Soviet Union develop its own atomic bomb?
A. 1945
B. 1949
C. 1950
D. 1952
B. 1949
Who led Communist forces in China during the Chinese Civil War?
Mao Zedong
I was a U.S. policy that promised aid to countries resisting communism.
I was first applied to Greece and Turkey.
Truman Doctrine
I ruled North Korea during and after the Korean War. I was supported by the Soviet Union and China.
My grandson is still the leader of North Korea today.
Kim Il-Sung
Who were the "Hollywood Ten" and why were they charged with contempt by Congress?
A group of 10 Hollywood film industry members that refused to testify to an anti-communist committee hearing during the Red Scare era
When did the UN and the United States retake Seoul?
A. July 1950
B. November 1950
C. January 1951
D. March 1951
D. March 1951