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?

Soviet Union Signup and view all the answers

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

East Asia Signup and view all the answers

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

Sending American troops to Korea Signup and view all the answers

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

The House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) 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?

The Hollywood Ten Signup and view all the answers

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

Enforcement of conformity and fear through entertainment 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?

The elevation of religious worship Signup and view all the answers

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

Non-interventionism Signup and view all the answers

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

Both parties embraced the idea of stopping the spread of Communism Signup and view all the answers

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

Due to the brutality of dictators like Stalin and Mao Signup and view all the answers

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

To elevate religious worship Signup and view all the answers

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

To stop the spread of Communism worldwide Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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