Cold War
Korean War
1950s/JFK
Space/Arms Race
Bonus
100
Which countries began the Cold War?
The United States, and the Soviet Union.
100
The Korean war was a direct result of ________.
The Cold War
100
What were Levittowns and who did they benefit?
Identical suburban communities which only benefitted white citizens.
100
The launch of _______ began the Space/Arms Race.
SPUTNIK
200
This war immediately preceded the Cold War.
WW2
200
Which countries maintained control by proxy of North and South Korea? (specify which country controlled which region of Korea).
The U.S. and S.U.
The U.S. controlled South Korea, the S.U. controlled North Korea.
200
What is the name of the major value US citizens held during the 1950s?
Hint: everything is the same
Conformity
200
What was the Soviet Union's response to the Atomic bombs created by the United States?
The SU began creating H-Bombs.
300
What made the Cold War different from past wars?
It was not a physical war, it was a political war.
300
Politically, what spread throughout North and South Korea fueling the Korean War?
Communism and Capitalism
300
What is redlining?
A legally discriminatory practice in which services (often financial) are withheld from citizens living in areas labelled "hazardous" (yellow/red zones).
300
Did the Space/Arms race bring Peace, Progress, and Prosperity to the United States? EXPLAIN your answer.
No.
Brought progress and prosperity regarding new technologies and funding for space exploration. Peace was not accomplished because these advances fueled the war between the SU and US.
400
___________ and ___________ were the longstanding competing ideologies of the Cold War.
Capitalism and Communism
400
Why did the United States join the Korean War?
To prevent communism from spreading globally.
400
Name the four zones (IN ORDER) used by the U.S. government to enforce redlining and describe the demographics of each zone.
1. Green ("best" areas, top 10%, wealthy, majority white)
2. Blue (still desirable area, upper-middle class)
3. Yellow (declining area, middle class/lower class, majority minorities)
4. Red (hazardous area, middle class/lower class, majority minorities)
400
What does the acronym "M.A.D." stand for?
Mutually Assured Destruction
400
List the 4 major reasons for the economic surge in the 1950s.
Increase in Birth Rates
Increase in number of College Degrees earned
Increase in number of cars sold
Increase in Spousal Income
500
Define communism and capitalism.
Communism: Economy is controlled by the community, wealth is shared and resources are distributed amongst those who need it most.
Capitalism: Success based on individual efforts. The economy is controlled by private individuals to make profit.
500
What was the outcome of the Korean War?
A ceasefire.
Neither North or South Korea won, both countries agreed to stop fighting but to maintain the border division.
500
What did JFK promise to United States citizens during his inaugural address?
He will effect change which will ensure the liberty and rights of all citizens.
"...pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and success of liberty..."
500
What is the message of this image?
If both the US and SU launched their nuclear weapons, it would ensure the demise of both countries.
500
3 international outcomes of WW2
1. The United Nations
2. Creation of Israel
3. Nuremberg Trials