The Post-WWII American History Quiz

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Which country became the military and economic leader of the Western world after World War II?

  • Germany
  • Soviet Union
  • United States (correct)
  • Japan

In what year did the United States grant autonomous commonwealth status to Puerto Rico?

  • 1954
  • 1952 (correct)
  • 1950
  • 1959

When did the United States accomplish the first manned lunar landing?

  • 1969 (correct)
  • 1959
  • 1964
  • 1973

Which war did the United States participate in from 1950 to 1953?

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

When were Alaska and Hawaii made states?

<p>1959 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which government did the United States overthrow in 2003?

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

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Study Notes

Post-WWII Global Position

  • The United States became the military and economic leader of the Western world after World War II.

Puerto Rico's Status

  • In 1952, the United States granted autonomous commonwealth status to Puerto Rico.

Space Exploration

  • The United States accomplished the first manned lunar landing in 1969.

Korean War

  • The United States participated in the Korean War from 1950 to 1953.

US Statehoods

  • Alaska was made a state in 1959.
  • Hawaii was made a state in 1959.

Iraq War

  • In 2003, the United States overthrew the Iraqi government led by Saddam Hussein.

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