The McCarthy Era

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Which country successfully tested an atomic bomb in July 1945?

  • Germany
  • USA (correct)
  • Soviet Union
  • France

Which country immediately increased its atomic research program after witnessing the atomic bombings in August 1945?

  • Soviet Union (correct)
  • USA
  • Germany
  • France

Which country announced the Truman Doctrine in March 1947?

  • France
  • Soviet Union
  • Germany
  • USA (correct)

Which country did not allow Eastern European countries to accept the aid offered by the Marshall Plan?

<p>Soviet Union (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of the US government has the power to impeach the president and Supreme Court judges?

<p>Congress (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who has control over most of the laws that apply within each state in the US?

<p>State governments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many additions or amendments have been made to the US Constitution?

<p>27 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which two nations emerged as the most powerful nations in the world after the Second World War?

<p>USA and the Soviet Union (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was sentenced to death and executed on 19 June 1953?

<p>Ethel and Julius Rosenberg (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event contributed to the increase in US fears of communists?

<p>The Soviet Union's successful atomic bomb test (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the McCarran Internal Security Act require communist organizations to do?

<p>Register with the government (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who made false accusations about members of the Communist Party working in the US State Department?

<p>Joseph McCarthy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the Red Scare and McCarthyism, trade unions experienced a decrease in their influence primarily because:

<p>Trade unions were associated with communism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Red Scare and McCarthyism on politics?

<p>Politicians rarely campaigned for left-wing policies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who appointed McCarthy as Chairman of the Government Committee on Operations of the Senate?

<p>Eisenhower (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did fewer workers join trade unions during this period?

<p>They feared being associated with communism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which government departments did McCarthy lead investigations into?

<p>Various government departments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of McCarthyism on the State Department?

<p>It lost hundreds of intelligent and talented people (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did McCarthy accuse George Marshall of?

<p>Helping the 'Communist drive for world domination' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country blocked all supply lines into West Berlin in June 1948?

<p>Soviet Union (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for President Truman's decision to send supplies to West Berlin by aircraft?

<p>To prevent West Berlin from becoming communist (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country supported North Korea during the Korean War?

<p>Soviet Union (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main concern of J. Edgar Hoover, the director of the FBI, during the Cold War?

<p>Communist spies in the Federal government (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the Red Scare, how many government workers were investigated and potentially fired or forced to resign?

<p>Around 3 million (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC)?

<p>To investigate extremist groups (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were 10 individuals jailed during the investigation of Hollywood?

<p>For refusing to answer questions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of investigating Hollywood on the film industry?

<p>Increased production of anti-communist films (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of the US government is responsible for making new laws?

<p>Congress (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the head of the Executive branch of the US government?

<p>The president (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who approves the appointment of judges in the US?

<p>The Senate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of the US government is responsible for making new laws?

<p>Congress (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for choosing judges for the Federal courts?

<p>The president (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of the US government is responsible for running the country?

<p>The Executive branch (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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