The Red Scare

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During the Cold War, why did the United States and the Soviet Union not engage in direct war?

  • Both countries had a strong military
  • Both countries had nuclear weapons (correct)
  • Both countries had a peace treaty
  • Both countries had a mutual understanding

What was the main objective of the United States during the Cold War?

  • To expand their influence beyond their border
  • To prevent the spread of Communism (correct)
  • To establish a global superpower status
  • To engage in direct war with the Soviet Union

What was the impact of the Cold War on American society?

  • Improved relations with the Soviet Union
  • Increased government transparency
  • Extreme fear and paranoia amongst everyday Americans (correct)
  • Decreased political tensions

During World War II, which country is credited with causing the most harm to the German war machine?

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

Which region did the Soviet Union receive very little influence over after World War II?

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

Which action by the United States government was a response to the Communist revolution in China in 1949?

<p>Sending American troops to Korea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which government committee became more active in investigating potential Communist sympathizers during the period of McCarthyism?

<p>The House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group of screenwriters and filmmakers in Hollywood were affected by McCarthyism and lost their jobs as part of the search for Communist sympathizers?

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

What was the cultural impact of the Second Red Scare and the fear of Communism in American society?

<p>Enforcement of conformity and fear through entertainment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the Cold War, what event led to the addition of the phrase 'under God' to the Pledge of Allegiance in schools?

<p>The elevation of religious worship (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the political ideology practiced by Republican Presidents during the 1920s?

<p>Non-interventionism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect did Cold War fears of Communism have on the values of American political parties?

<p>Both parties embraced the idea of stopping the spread of Communism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Americans associate the Communist ideology with violence during the Cold War?

<p>Due to the brutality of dictators like Stalin and Mao (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for adding the phrase 'under God' to the Pledge of Allegiance in schools?

<p>To elevate religious worship (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the role of the United States during the Cold War?

<p>To stop the spread of Communism worldwide (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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