1. How did many women assist the U.S. war effort in World War 2?
a. by running for political offices that men were unavailable to fill
b. by producing inspirational radio programs that were broadcast to GIs
c. by fighting alongside men overseas
d. by working in civilian jobs that had typically been held by men
2. Why did Roosevelt propose laws to establish new agencies and programs at the beginning of his first term?
a. He wanted people to forget Herbert Hoover as quickly as possible
b. He believed the government had a moral obligation to help families survive.
c. He wanted a strong record in order to be reelected
d. He hoped to motivate businesses to support his goals
3. Which was the main reason Harry Truman decided to drop the atomic bomb on Japan?
a. He wanted to test the atomic bomb
b. He thought the bomb the bomb was much safer than other weapons of the day
c. He wanted to destroy Tokyo
d. He wanted to end the war as quickly as possible
4.Which were results of the Marshall Plan?
a. Eastern Europe was rebuilt and remained democratic.
b. Western Europe was rebuilt and America prospered
c. Communism was contained within the Soviet Union
d. Western Europe fell under communist rule.
5.Which name was given to the U.S. policy of giving military aid to countries to help them stop the spread of communism?
a. Eisenhower Initative
b. Marshall Plan
c. Yalta Agreement
d. Truman Doctrine
6. Which was a result of the Korean War?
a. A peace treaty established one unified, democratic nation
b. A cease fire agreement created a demilitarized zone along the 38th parallel
c. China took over communist North Korea, and the United Nations took over democratic South Korea
d. The two nations formed the Republic of Korea, which functions as a democracy
7. Which was one result of increased consumer spending after World War 2?
a. The economy grew slowly
b. Consumer overspent and fell into debt
c. The economy grew quickly
d. Growth occurred in basic items, but not in luxury goods.
8. How did television affect American society during the 1950s?
a. Television encouraged people to become more diverse
b. Television heightened interest in books and newspapers.
c. Television encouraged people to help others
d. Television promoted a common culture
9. Why did many blacks participate in the civil rights movement following World War 2?
a. The political emphasis placed on conformity antagonized black voters
b. They had returned from military service to find Jim Crow laws still in place. c. With the increase in population there were more blacks to advocate for this cause.
d. They resented not being provided the educational benefits of the GI Bill.
10. What did not play a significant role in the civil rights movement?
a. a bomb explosion at the 16th Street Baptist Church
b. freedom rides throughout the Northeast
c. voting rights marchers beaten at the Edmund Pettus Bridge
d. "Letter from Birmingham Jail" by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.