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US History II UNIT 3 CHALLENGE 2 HIST 105 US History II UNIT 3 CHALLENGE 2: Understanding the Cold War Which statement accurately reflects reasons why the U.S. government adopted containment a... s a foreign policy strategy? a.) Because of destabilization after the war, the United States had to remain engaged in world affairs. b.) The U.S. expected Soviet communism to last forever. c.) George Kennan argued that it was the only way to avoid nuclear war. d.) Capitalism was growing in the world, and communism was waning. Which statement accurately reflects reasons why the U.S. government adopted containment as a foreign policy strategy? a.) The U.S. economy was still suffering, and containment was a lower-cost foreign policy strategy. b.) The Soviet Union was threatening to invade France. c.) Americans believed the Soviet Union would soon instigate a third world war. d.) Many Americans believed that capitalism was a superior economic system to communism. Which statement describes events associated with the conference at Potsdam? a.) Stalin reaffirmed that the Soviet Union would enter the war against Japan when Germany surrendered. b.) Allies agreed to divide Germany into four zones, each controlled by an Allied power. c.) Plans were laid for the establishment of a free and independent Poland. d.) Stalin refuted a prior commitment to join the United Nations after the war. Which statement describes events associated with the conference at Yalta? a.) The Soviet Union agreed to participate in the United Nations. b.) Leaders discussed strategies for the Allied invasion at Normandy, France. c.) Allied leaders discussed the pros and cons of dropping atomic bombs on Japan to end the war. d.) Stalin, Churchill, Truman and the new British prime minister met to officially divide Germany into zones. Choose the statement that best describes an example of U.S. containment policy. a.) U.S. and U.K. planes delivered more than two million tons of supplies to the Western zones of Berlin. b.) The United States established anti-communist leagues to encourage capitalism in eastern Europe. c.) Allied forces dug smuggling tunnels to West Berlin to get food and medicine to people inside the blockade. d.) The United States formed an alliance with countries in South America and Africa to stand together against Soviet aggression. Choose the statement that best describes an example of U.S. containment policy. a.) Western planes delivered over two million tons of supplies to Berlin to undermine Soviet efforts to control all of Europe. b.) With the Truman Doctrine, the United States adopted a policy of preemptive war to stop the spread of communism in the world. c.) The Truman Doctrine stated that the U.S. was obligated to assist anti-communist forces around the world. d.) The Marshall Plan attempted to introduce the principles of capitalism and free markets to decolonized areas of the world. President Truman issued an executive order in 1947 that provided the FBI with broad powers to investigate communist ties among which group of people? a.) Labor union members b.) Recent immigrants c.) Active military members d.) Federal employees Which consequence of containment policy on American politics is described as "accusing specific individuals of having ties to communism?" a.) Red-baiting b.) Blacklisting c.) Forming loyalty boards d.) Censuring Choose the statement that best reflects the idea that those who didn't conform to the American way were threats to the nation. a.) “The United States should ban all immigrants from countries that have had links to communism.” b.) "Republicans have communist sympathies and support policies that weaken our country." c.) "Immigrants only from areas of the world untouched by communism are allowed into the United States." d.) "Hollywood actors and writers are using films to promote communism." Choose the statement that best describes a way in which Americans were encouraged to conform during the second Red Scare. a.) "The United States should ban all immigrants from countries that have had links to communism." b.) "I love science fiction movies and television shows because space aliens and nuclear technology are good escapist entertainment." c.) "Only immigrants from nations untouched by communism are allowed into the United States." d.) "If a witness refuses to testify before our committee, he or she should be placed on a blacklist and refused employment." Match the G.I. Bill with an effect it had on economic expansion in the 1950s. a.) The local university reported an increase in graduates and thus an increase in the number of white collar workers in the community. b.) Local steel and lumber mills were working at full capacity to meet the new needs of the economy. c.) A state census noted the trend of families moving out of the city center and to the outer edges of the city. d.) Women turned their focus to motherhood and raising children and stayed out of the labor force. Match the term "suburbanization" with its effect on American economic expansion in the 1950s. a.) Convenience stores and drive-in movie theaters sprang up on the edges of cities. b.) After the war, many soldiers were able to purchase homes with low-interest mortgages. c.) Higher salaries led to larger families and the Baby Boomer generation. d.) Women married young and were content to stay home and raise children. Which statement about conformity in the 1950s is FALSE? a.) Men and women were increasingly delaying marriage in the 1950s. b.) Popular media reinforced conformity in the 1950s by popularizing gender stereotypes. c.) Many Americans were having children in the 1950s. d.) Women in the 1950s were oftentimes portrayed as perfect homemakers, increasing conformist expectations. Choose the true statement about conformity in the 1950s. a.) Magazines and advertisements encouraged females to become strong, independent women and to break from conformity. b.) Females were encouraged to attend college so they could contribute financially to their future marriages. c.) People who lived outside of the social norms were termed "eccentric" or "unconventional" and largely left alone. d.) Just as the Cold War encouraged political conformity, economic expansion encouraged cultural conformity. [Show More]

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