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What was the primary goal of the Truman Doctrine?
What was the primary goal of the Truman Doctrine?
What financial assistance did Truman request for Greece and Turkey in 1947?
What financial assistance did Truman request for Greece and Turkey in 1947?
Which plan was implemented to aid Western Europe following World War II?
Which plan was implemented to aid Western Europe following World War II?
How much financial aid was shared among 16 Western countries under the Marshall Plan?
How much financial aid was shared among 16 Western countries under the Marshall Plan?
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What event in Czechoslovakia in 1947 indicated a rising threat of communism?
What event in Czechoslovakia in 1947 indicated a rising threat of communism?
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What was the primary purpose of the Berlin Blockade initiated by Stalin?
What was the primary purpose of the Berlin Blockade initiated by Stalin?
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What alternative method did the Allies use to supply Berlin during the blockade?
What alternative method did the Allies use to supply Berlin during the blockade?
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What occurred when the Berlin Blockade ended in May 1949?
What occurred when the Berlin Blockade ended in May 1949?
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What event prompted the creation of NATO in April 1949?
What event prompted the creation of NATO in April 1949?
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What major change occurred in China in 1949?
What major change occurred in China in 1949?
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What was the main reason for the division of Korea into North and South?
What was the main reason for the division of Korea into North and South?
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Who commanded the UN troops during the Korean War?
Who commanded the UN troops during the Korean War?
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What was the official border between North and South Korea prior to the Korean War?
What was the official border between North and South Korea prior to the Korean War?
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What was the outcome for America in terms of military casualties during the Korean War?
What was the outcome for America in terms of military casualties during the Korean War?
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Which factor influenced the Soviet Union's absence during the UN Security Council's decision to intervene in the Korean War?
Which factor influenced the Soviet Union's absence during the UN Security Council's decision to intervene in the Korean War?
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What significant action did China take during the Korean War to support North Korea?
What significant action did China take during the Korean War to support North Korea?
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What was a significant demographic shift during the Golden Years?
What was a significant demographic shift during the Golden Years?
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What percentage did consumer credit increase between 1946 and 1950?
What percentage did consumer credit increase between 1946 and 1950?
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During the Golden Years, what was the peak year for the baby boom?
During the Golden Years, what was the peak year for the baby boom?
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Who was a key figure in the development of suburbia in America?
Who was a key figure in the development of suburbia in America?
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How did the number of television sets sold daily in the middle of the Golden Years reflect consumer culture?
How did the number of television sets sold daily in the middle of the Golden Years reflect consumer culture?
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What impact did the GI Bill have on the American middle class?
What impact did the GI Bill have on the American middle class?
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How much did the black population of Chicago increase during the Golden Years?
How much did the black population of Chicago increase during the Golden Years?
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What was one of the main reasons for the rapid development of suburbs in relation to urban centers?
What was one of the main reasons for the rapid development of suburbs in relation to urban centers?
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What was a major consequence of Diem's leadership in Vietnam?
What was a major consequence of Diem's leadership in Vietnam?
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Which events increased the tension between Diem's regime and the Buddhist community?
Which events increased the tension between Diem's regime and the Buddhist community?
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How did President Kennedy respond to the coup d’etat against Diem?
How did President Kennedy respond to the coup d’etat against Diem?
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What was Kennedy's initial response to Diem's actions against the Buddhist demonstrations?
What was Kennedy's initial response to Diem's actions against the Buddhist demonstrations?
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What characterized Lyndon B. Johnson's ascent to the presidency?
What characterized Lyndon B. Johnson's ascent to the presidency?
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What feature of Johnson's background was often criticized by those around him?
What feature of Johnson's background was often criticized by those around him?
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Which sentiment did Johnson harbor towards President Roosevelt?
Which sentiment did Johnson harbor towards President Roosevelt?
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What was one of the outcomes of Kennedy's assassination?
What was one of the outcomes of Kennedy's assassination?
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What significant event occurred in January 1968 that affected American public perception of the Vietnam War?
What significant event occurred in January 1968 that affected American public perception of the Vietnam War?
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What was the primary economic cost associated with the Vietnam War in 1968 for the U.S. government?
What was the primary economic cost associated with the Vietnam War in 1968 for the U.S. government?
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What was one consequence of the Tet Offensive on President Johnson's popularity?
What was one consequence of the Tet Offensive on President Johnson's popularity?
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How did the Vietnam War affect media coverage and public perception?
How did the Vietnam War affect media coverage and public perception?
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What actions did returning Vietnam veterans take that impacted public opinion?
What actions did returning Vietnam veterans take that impacted public opinion?
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What was a notable movement that emerged in opposition to the Vietnam War?
What was a notable movement that emerged in opposition to the Vietnam War?
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What was the response of many individuals to the military draft during the Vietnam War?
What was the response of many individuals to the military draft during the Vietnam War?
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What impact did the images and reports from the Vietnam War have on the American public's view of their role?
What impact did the images and reports from the Vietnam War have on the American public's view of their role?
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What percentage of the cost of highways was financed by the federal government according to the Federal Interstate Highway Act of 1956?
What percentage of the cost of highways was financed by the federal government according to the Federal Interstate Highway Act of 1956?
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What was the primary cultural trend for women during the 1950s as described in the content?
What was the primary cultural trend for women during the 1950s as described in the content?
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Which of the following developments was associated with the rise of urban sprawl in the 1950s?
Which of the following developments was associated with the rise of urban sprawl in the 1950s?
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What significant Supreme Court case in 1954 ruled to prohibit segregation in schools?
What significant Supreme Court case in 1954 ruled to prohibit segregation in schools?
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Which of the following was a reason for the rise in juvenile delinquency during the 1950s?
Which of the following was a reason for the rise in juvenile delinquency during the 1950s?
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What happened in Montgomery in December 1955 involving Rosa Parks?
What happened in Montgomery in December 1955 involving Rosa Parks?
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Which type of culture developed in the workplace as more people started working for large companies?
Which type of culture developed in the workplace as more people started working for large companies?
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What was a societal response to the unhappiness experienced by women during the 1950s?
What was a societal response to the unhappiness experienced by women during the 1950s?
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Study Notes
Nativism: Hate of Immigrants
- Nativism is the hatred of immigrants
- Immigration declined during the Great Depression (1929) and after WWII, but refugees and people seeking economic opportunity attracted to America
Immigration During the 20th Century
- 4th wave of immigration, mostly Hispanic and Asian;
- Post-WWII, economic prosperity attracted large numbers of immigrants.
- European immigration declined due to improved economic conditions and perceptions of America
- Between 1965 and the late 1980s, around 12 million people immigrated to the USA
Hispanic Immigration
- Hispanic immigrants, often Spanish-speaking and Catholic, started arriving in the 1970s
- Mexicans: a long-standing need for cheap labor, particularly in agriculture, largely in California
- Many entered illegally;
- By 2010, there were around 40 million Hispanics in the USA, with 12 million from Mexico
- Puerto Ricans: Became US citizens in 1917 and settled in major US cities, primarily on the East Coast
- Faced poverty and lived in ghettos
- Cubans: Primarily settled in Florida, fleeing the Communist revolution in Cuba in 1959
- Fled due to poverty and potential imprisonment
- Faced economic hardship initially but found a foothold
- Philippine immigrants came after WW2 and settled mostly in California
Asian Immigration
- Koreans: Migrated after the Korean War (1950-1953). Many were war brides (Korean women who married American soldiers) who settled on the West Coast.
- Vietnamese: Immigrated following the Vietnam War due to economic and political instability in Vietnam(1946-1975) and settled in California
Other Immigration Aspects
- Immigration quotas remained in place for immigrants coming from specific countries despite the 1965 reform aimed at family-reunification and skilled labor.
- Employers were required to check the immigration status of new employees, leading to a rise of illegal immigration.
- Measures in 1986 made it easier for farmworkers (particularly those in Texas and California) to legally immigrate.
- The immigration and nationality act of 1965 completely repealed the 1924 quota system and favored family reunification and the coming of skilled workers.
- 1980s saw increase in immigration from the Soviet Union, due to political changes within the region, primarily settling in major cities, and often in California.
- 1990 immigration laws increased quotas and changed reasons for exclusion, impacting immigration flows from countries such as the Soviet Union
- Various acts were passed concerning different groups of immigrants, impacting their conditions and rights in the USA during the 20th and into the 21st century
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This quiz covers significant events and strategies during the Cold War, including the Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, and the establishment of NATO. Test your knowledge on key moments and shifts in global politics from the late 1940s to early 1950s. Understanding these events is crucial for grasping the dynamics of international relations during this period.
