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What was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan?
What was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan?
- To address issues of economic inequality and social justice
- To provide economic assistance to restore the economic infrastructure of postwar Europe (correct)
- To request American economic assistance or aid from U.S. military forces
- To prevent European powers from establishing colonies in the Western Hemisphere
Who were convicted of spying for the Soviet Union?
Who were convicted of spying for the Soviet Union?
- The Walker's
- The Ame's
- The Nicholson's
- The Rosenberg's (correct)
What was the term used to describe the vociferous campaign against alleged communists?
What was the term used to describe the vociferous campaign against alleged communists?
- McCarthyism (correct)
- Red Scare
- Containment
- Detente
What was the term used to describe the economic and political barrier between capitalist and communist nations in Europe?
What was the term used to describe the economic and political barrier between capitalist and communist nations in Europe?
What was the purpose of SEATO?
What was the purpose of SEATO?
What event occurred in 1956, leading to the involvement of Britain, France, and Israel in Egypt?
What event occurred in 1956, leading to the involvement of Britain, France, and Israel in Egypt?
What was the primary goal of NATO formation?
What was the primary goal of NATO formation?
What was the primary goal of the Truman Doctrine?
What was the primary goal of the Truman Doctrine?
In which country did the Soviet Union secretly install missiles to launch attacks on U.S. cities?
In which country did the Soviet Union secretly install missiles to launch attacks on U.S. cities?
What was the name of the scandal that led to President Richard Nixon's resignation?
What was the name of the scandal that led to President Richard Nixon's resignation?
Which movement worked to combat structural racism, encouraged cultural revitalization, and achieved community empowerment?
Which movement worked to combat structural racism, encouraged cultural revitalization, and achieved community empowerment?
What was the name of the documents that revealed the U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War?
What was the name of the documents that revealed the U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War?
What is the late stage of HIV infection that occurs when the body's immune system is badly damaged?
What is the late stage of HIV infection that occurs when the body's immune system is badly damaged?
Which union attracted national headlines and galvanized the Chicano movement through marches and boycotts?
Which union attracted national headlines and galvanized the Chicano movement through marches and boycotts?
What was the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution related to?
What was the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution related to?
Which term refers to the silent majority of Americans who did not actively participate in the social and political movements of the 1960s and 1970s?
Which term refers to the silent majority of Americans who did not actively participate in the social and political movements of the 1960s and 1970s?
Which president launched a set of domestic programs to end poverty, racial injustice, and provide opportunities for every child?
Which president launched a set of domestic programs to end poverty, racial injustice, and provide opportunities for every child?
What was the name of the foreign policy promising military or economic aid to Middle Eastern countries resisting communist aggression?
What was the name of the foreign policy promising military or economic aid to Middle Eastern countries resisting communist aggression?
What is the term used to describe a period marked by a significant increase in births?
What is the term used to describe a period marked by a significant increase in births?
Who were members of a social movement in the mid-20th century that rejected mainstream American culture?
Who were members of a social movement in the mid-20th century that rejected mainstream American culture?
What was the historic Supreme Court ruling that cemented students' rights to free speech in public schools?
What was the historic Supreme Court ruling that cemented students' rights to free speech in public schools?
What agreement ended the active US involvement in the Vietnam War?
What agreement ended the active US involvement in the Vietnam War?
What was the coordinated attack launched by North Vietnamese and communist Viet Cong forces during the lunar new year holiday?
What was the coordinated attack launched by North Vietnamese and communist Viet Cong forces during the lunar new year holiday?
What is the term used to refer to Conservative voters who do not participate in public discourse?
What is the term used to refer to Conservative voters who do not participate in public discourse?
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