True or False
True or False: There was direct fighting between the US and Soviets during the Cold War.
False
(There were proxy wars like Korean and Vietnam)
The senator of Wisconsin that fanned the flames of the Second Red Scare
Who is Joseph McCarthy?
The supply drop off that avoided the Russian/USSR blockade
What is the Berlin Airlift?
The two countries that Germany was divided into after World War II
What is East and West (Germany)
Growth of population in the 1950's - 1960's
True or False: America helped the countries in Western Europe recover from World War II
True
(The Marshall Plan passed by Congress)
The person developed a vaccine for Polio.
Who is Jonas Salk?
The major event that took place between the USA the USSR that almost caused nuclear war.
What is the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Building up arms (weapons), spreading your countries ideology around the world, no fighting only proxy wars.
What is the Cold War
This technological invention brought the country together in a common popular culture (and also killed the popularity of the radio).
What is Television or TV?
True or False: The Soviet Union and America trusted each other after World War II
False
(The split between Communism and Democracy)
This Person is associated with the Cuban Missile Crisis, and was considered America's Royal Family?
Who is President John F Kennedy? (JFK)
The committee that tried to prosecute movie stars, political appointments, and others by saying they were communist.
House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC)
Country of Democracy or Republic
What is the United States
A type of music from the 1950s that was seen as much more vulgar and raunchy than previous genres
What is Rock n Roll
True or False: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was created by the Soviet Union
False
(NATO was created by the Allies in WWII, the USSR or Russia created the Warsaw Pact)
He created the plan that gave money to European countries after the destruction in World War II
(Last name is acceptable answer)
Who is George C. Marshall?
Sputnik
What is the first satellite in space?
The reason for the split between the North and South countries in this region of Asia.
What is the Korean War
Helped soldiers when returning home after WWII to buy houses, go to college, and veteran assistance.
What is the GI Bill or Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944.
The Warsaw Pact continues to last today?
False
(After the fall of communism the Warsaw Pact was abolished)
The leader of Russia during the Missile Crisis involving the USA, USSR, and Cuba.
Who is Nikita Khrushchev?
Torn down and ended the split of Europe and Germany.
What is the Berlin Wall?
War for Containment
What is the Vietnam War?
The decline of people wanting to live in cities, but rather live in these areas
What is Suburbs?