The Cold War Begins
How did the United States help West Berlin when the city was blockaded by the Soviet Union?
The United States used planes to send supplies to West Berlin
At what city did UN forces invade to send the North Koreans into a full retreat?
The City of Inchon
What is the policy of Brinksmanship?
Going to the brink of nuclear war
True or False. During the Red Scare of the 1950s someone could be fired from their job because of their political views.
True
What is the capital of Connecticut?
Hartford
What is the capital of Rhode Island?
Providence
What is the Truman Doctrine?
The Truman doctrine was where the United States would support any non-communist nation against communist movements
What line did the North Koreans cross to invade South Korea?
The 38th Parallel
What does M.A.D stand for?
Mutually Assured Destruction
What was the result of the Rosenberg Trial?
Both husband and wife were found guilty and sentenced to death
Which president brought in end to the Korean War?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
What is the capital of Massachusetts?
Boston
What was the Marshal Plan?
It was a plan that saw the United States send $13 billion worth of loans, grants, and supplies to European nations to help rebuild
Why didn't the Soviets veto the UN Security Council vote that sent aid to South Korea?
The Soviet's were boycotting the UN Security Council and thus were not there to veto
How was Khrushchev's approach to the United States different from Stalin's approach
Khrushchev favored a more peaceful approach to the United States compared to Stalin
What happened to Richard Nixon after the Hiss Trial?
His political career shifted and in 1952 Nixon became Vice President
How much money did Truman get congress to send to Turkey and Greece?
$400 million
What is the capital of Maine?
Augusta
What disagreements did Stalin have with the Allies at the Yalta Conference?
Stalin wanted Germany divided and wanted Eastern Europe under Soviet control
Why did MacArthur get removed from his position as general?
He sent a letter to the government harshly criticizing President Truman
In 1956, which nation gained great control over their government?
Poland
What was the purpose of the Federal Employee Loyalty Program?
It was created to screen federal employees to see if they were politically loyal
How did Khrushchev handle the Hungarian Revolution?
Khrushchev sent tanks to brutally put down the revolt
What is the capital of New Hampshire?
Concord
What was the name of the Soviet Union's military alliance?
The Warsaw Pact
What made about the Korean War expanded the power of the presidency?
It was the first war where a president sent troops without Congressional approval
How did Eisenhower defuse the Suez Crisis?
He refused to support Britain, France, and Israel
How did McCarthy fall from power?
People watched him bully others and saw his terrible behavior thus they stopped supporting him as well as being censured by the Senate
Why did people believe that Oppenheimer was disloyal to the government?
Because his wife and were brother were communists
What is the capital of Vermont?
Montpelier