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During the Cold War, why did the United States and the Soviet Union not engage in direct war?
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?
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?
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?
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 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 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 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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Which statement best describes the role of the United States during the Cold War?
