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Which country successfully tested an atomic bomb in July 1945?
Which country successfully tested an atomic bomb in July 1945?
Which country immediately increased its atomic research program after witnessing the atomic bombings in August 1945?
Which country immediately increased its atomic research program after witnessing the atomic bombings in August 1945?
Which country announced the Truman Doctrine in March 1947?
Which country announced the Truman Doctrine in March 1947?
Which country did not allow Eastern European countries to accept the aid offered by the Marshall Plan?
Which country did not allow Eastern European countries to accept the aid offered by the Marshall Plan?
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Which branch of the US government has the power to impeach the president and Supreme Court judges?
Which branch of the US government has the power to impeach the president and Supreme Court judges?
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Who has control over most of the laws that apply within each state in the US?
Who has control over most of the laws that apply within each state in the US?
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How many additions or amendments have been made to the US Constitution?
How many additions or amendments have been made to the US Constitution?
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Which two nations emerged as the most powerful nations in the world after the Second World War?
Which two nations emerged as the most powerful nations in the world after the Second World War?
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Who was sentenced to death and executed on 19 June 1953?
Who was sentenced to death and executed on 19 June 1953?
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Which event contributed to the increase in US fears of communists?
Which event contributed to the increase in US fears of communists?
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What did the McCarran Internal Security Act require communist organizations to do?
What did the McCarran Internal Security Act require communist organizations to do?
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Who made false accusations about members of the Communist Party working in the US State Department?
Who made false accusations about members of the Communist Party working in the US State Department?
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During the Red Scare and McCarthyism, trade unions experienced a decrease in their influence primarily because:
During the Red Scare and McCarthyism, trade unions experienced a decrease in their influence primarily because:
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What was the impact of the Red Scare and McCarthyism on politics?
What was the impact of the Red Scare and McCarthyism on politics?
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Who appointed McCarthy as Chairman of the Government Committee on Operations of the Senate?
Who appointed McCarthy as Chairman of the Government Committee on Operations of the Senate?
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Why did fewer workers join trade unions during this period?
Why did fewer workers join trade unions during this period?
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Which government departments did McCarthy lead investigations into?
Which government departments did McCarthy lead investigations into?
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What was the impact of McCarthyism on the State Department?
What was the impact of McCarthyism on the State Department?
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What did McCarthy accuse George Marshall of?
What did McCarthy accuse George Marshall of?
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Which country blocked all supply lines into West Berlin in June 1948?
Which country blocked all supply lines into West Berlin in June 1948?
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What was the main reason for President Truman's decision to send supplies to West Berlin by aircraft?
What was the main reason for President Truman's decision to send supplies to West Berlin by aircraft?
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Which country supported North Korea during the Korean War?
Which country supported North Korea during the Korean War?
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What was the main concern of J. Edgar Hoover, the director of the FBI, during the Cold War?
What was the main concern of J. Edgar Hoover, the director of the FBI, during the Cold War?
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During the Red Scare, how many government workers were investigated and potentially fired or forced to resign?
During the Red Scare, how many government workers were investigated and potentially fired or forced to resign?
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What was the purpose of the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC)?
What was the purpose of the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC)?
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Why were 10 individuals jailed during the investigation of Hollywood?
Why were 10 individuals jailed during the investigation of Hollywood?
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What was the impact of investigating Hollywood on the film industry?
What was the impact of investigating Hollywood on the film industry?
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Which branch of the US government is responsible for making new laws?
Which branch of the US government is responsible for making new laws?
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Who is the head of the Executive branch of the US government?
Who is the head of the Executive branch of the US government?
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Who approves the appointment of judges in the US?
Who approves the appointment of judges in the US?
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Which branch of the US government is responsible for making new laws?
Which branch of the US government is responsible for making new laws?
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Who is responsible for choosing judges for the Federal courts?
Who is responsible for choosing judges for the Federal courts?
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Which branch of the US government is responsible for running the country?
Which branch of the US government is responsible for running the country?
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