Question 1

Detail the election of 1952. Who were the major parties? What were the major issues of the campaigns?

Accepted Answer

The election of 1952 in the United States was a significant one, as it marked the end of 20 years of Democratic Party control of the White House. The major parties involved in the election were the Republican Party, led by Dwight D. Eisenhower, and the Democratic Party, led by Adlai Stevenson.

The major issues of the campaigns revolved around the Cold War and the ongoing conflict with the Soviet Union. Eisenhower, a war hero and former Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Forces in Europe during World War II, ran on a platform of ending the Korean War and taking a strong stance against communism. He also promised to restore integrity and efficiency to the federal government.

Stevenson, on the other hand, focused on domestic issues such as social welfare programs, civil rights, and labor rights. He also criticized the Republican Party for their alleged ties to big business and their lack of concern for the average American.

In the end, Eisenhower won the election in a landslide, securing 442 electoral votes to Stevenson's 89. This marked the beginning of a new era in American politics, as Eisenhower's presidency brought about significant changes in foreign policy and domestic affairs.

Question 2

The GI Bill of Rights provided financial assistance for home loans and college expenses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

What trend did home ownership tend to follow between 1945 and 1960?

Accepted Answer

A)  It declined, due to the construction of cheap apartments. 
B)  It significantly increased. 
C)  It was hampered due to shortages of credit. 
D)  It became almost universal. 
E)  It was not as popular as government-provided public housing. 
A)  It declined, due to the construction of cheap apartments. 
B)  It significantly increased. 
C)  It was hampered due to shortages of credit. 
D)  It became almost universal. 
E)  It was not as popular as government-provided public housing. B

Question 4

Why did the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) work to replace the leaders of Guatemala and Iran in the 1950s?

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A)  Both countries had governments viewed as "unfriendly" regimes, and it was feared they would join the Soviet bloc. 
B)  Both countries had sponsored terrorist activities against American companies operating abroad. 
C)  Both countries had declared socialist governments and formed alliances with the Soviet Union. 
D)  Both countries had welcomed former Nazi leaders into their countries and were in danger of fascist rule. 
E)  The leaders of those countries were guilty of human rights abuses undertaken toward American soldiers. 
A)  Both countries had governments viewed as "unfriendly" regimes, and it was feared they would join the Soviet bloc. 
B)  Both countries had sponsored terrorist activities against American companies operating abroad. 
C)  Both countries had declared socialist governments and formed alliances with the Soviet Union. 
D)  Both countries had welcomed former Nazi leaders into their countries and were in danger of fascist rule. 
E)  The leaders of those countries were guilty of human rights abuses undertaken toward American soldiers.

Question 5

By 1960, which American city had the largest concentration of Mexican Americans?

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A)  New York, New York 
B)  Chicago, Illinois 
C)  Miami, Florida 
D)  Los Angeles, California 
E)  Nashville, Tennessee 
A)  New York, New York 
B)  Chicago, Illinois 
C)  Miami, Florida 
D)  Los Angeles, California 
E)  Nashville, Tennessee

Question 6

What were President Eisenhower's political philosophy and priorities?

Accepted Answer

President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who serv

Question 7

Encouraged American propaganda broadcasts through Radio Free Europe, ________ nationalists rebelled against occupying Communist troops in 1956.

Accepted Answer

A)  Prussian 
B)  Serbian 
C)  Hungarian 
D)  Austrian 
E)  Bulgarian 
A)  Prussian 
B)  Serbian 
C)  Hungarian 
D)  Austrian 
E)  Bulgarian

Question 8

The music Alan Freed labeled "rock 'n' roll" was actually

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A)  jazz. 
B)  rhythm and blues. 
C)  pop. 
D)  gospel. 
E)  big band swing. 
A)  jazz. 
B)  rhythm and blues. 
C)  pop. 
D)  gospel. 
E)  big band swing.

Question 9

John Foster Dulles's policy of "roll back" involved

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A)  "liberating" people under Communist rule rather than just containing its expansion. 
B)  detonating the first atomic bomb since the Second World War as a quick resolution to the conflict. 
C)  investing less money into the American military to focus more on domestic issues. 
D)  moving away from free enterprise, which he viewed as at odds with Christianity. 
E)  abandoning the containment policy in favor of seeking common ground with the Soviets. 
A)  "liberating" people under Communist rule rather than just containing its expansion. 
B)  detonating the first atomic bomb since the Second World War as a quick resolution to the conflict. 
C)  investing less money into the American military to focus more on domestic issues. 
D)  moving away from free enterprise, which he viewed as at odds with Christianity. 
E)  abandoning the containment policy in favor of seeking common ground with the Soviets.

Question 10

What were the criticisms of postwar society and culture? What were the various forms of dissent and anxiety?

Accepted Answer

The criticisms of postwar society and cu

Question 11

The Viet Cong supported and defended Ngo Dinh Diem's government in South Vietnam.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following efforts were examples of Eisenhower's "middle way" approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  raising taxes and increasing the power of the federal government 
B)  funding new technology and relying purely on other countries for agricultural goods 
C)  balancing the federal budget and increasing the minimum wage 
D)  promoting the weapons industry and providing aid for the homeless 
E)  lowering the minimum wage and increasing the national debt in the name of the public good 
A)  raising taxes and increasing the power of the federal government 
B)  funding new technology and relying purely on other countries for agricultural goods 
C)  balancing the federal budget and increasing the minimum wage 
D)  promoting the weapons industry and providing aid for the homeless 
E)  lowering the minimum wage and increasing the national debt in the name of the public good

Question 13

What was the significance of the Federal-Aid Highway Act (1956)?

Accepted Answer

A)  It was vetoed by Eisenhower because it was too expensive, which turned much of Congress against him early on in his presidency. 
B)  It was a joint project with Canada, which led to a closer relationship between the two countries especially in the face of the cold war. 
C)  It forced private businesses to repair deteriorating highways without drawing from federal taxes or other government funds. 
D)  It created a large network of interstate highways, which in turn helped create jobs, tourism opportunities, and economic growth. 
E)  It is largely regarded as the greatest failure of Eisenhower's administration and went uncompleted due to a lack of funds. 
A)  It was vetoed by Eisenhower because it was too expensive, which turned much of Congress against him early on in his presidency. 
B)  It was a joint project with Canada, which led to a closer relationship between the two countries especially in the face of the cold war. 
C)  It forced private businesses to repair deteriorating highways without drawing from federal taxes or other government funds. 
D)  It created a large network of interstate highways, which in turn helped create jobs, tourism opportunities, and economic growth. 
E)  It is largely regarded as the greatest failure of Eisenhower's administration and went uncompleted due to a lack of funds.

Question 14

How did America become involved in Indochina? How did that involvement escalate during Eisenhower's administration?

Accepted Answer

America became involved in Indochina as

Question 15

Discuss how the various aspects of culture changed in the 1950s. Focus particularly on theater, literature, and painting.

Accepted Answer

In the 1950s, there were significant cha

Question 16

How did Fidel Castro's takeover in Cuba affect cold war policy?

Accepted Answer

Fidel Castro's takeover in Cuba had a si

Question 17

What was Levittown, designed by William Levitt?

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A)  a luxury Manhattan apartment complex made possible by new building techniques 
B)  a new type of urban community completely cut off from government assistance 
C)  an upscale drive-in movie theater with the latest films and music 
D)  housing intended for African American families, especially those of veterans 
E)  a suburban planned community geared toward white lower-middle-class Americans 
A)  a luxury Manhattan apartment complex made possible by new building techniques 
B)  a new type of urban community completely cut off from government assistance 
C)  an upscale drive-in movie theater with the latest films and music 
D)  housing intended for African American families, especially those of veterans 
E)  a suburban planned community geared toward white lower-middle-class Americans

Question 18

The Beats took their name because of their belief that society had beaten them, or triumphed over their spirits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

By 1960, millions of homes in the United States had a television set.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

How did religious revival and neo-orthodoxy fit into the culture of the 1950s?

Accepted Answer

The 1950s in the United States was a dec

Exam 28: Cold War America

Detail the election of 1952. Who were the major parties? What were the major issues of the campaigns?

The GI Bill of Rights provided financial assistance for home loans and college expenses.

What trend did home ownership tend to follow between 1945 and 1960?

Why did the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) work to replace the leaders of Guatemala and Iran in the 1950s?

By 1960, which American city had the largest concentration of Mexican Americans?

What were President Eisenhower's political philosophy and priorities?

Encouraged American propaganda broadcasts through Radio Free Europe, ________ nationalists rebelled against occupying Communist troops in 1956.

The music Alan Freed labeled "rock 'n' roll" was actually

John Foster Dulles's policy of "roll back" involved

What were the criticisms of postwar society and culture? What were the various forms of dissent and anxiety?

The Viet Cong supported and defended Ngo Dinh Diem's government in South Vietnam.

Which of the following efforts were examples of Eisenhower's "middle way" approach?

What was the significance of the Federal-Aid Highway Act (1956)?

How did America become involved in Indochina? How did that involvement escalate during Eisenhower's administration?

Discuss how the various aspects of culture changed in the 1950s. Focus particularly on theater, literature, and painting.

How did Fidel Castro's takeover in Cuba affect cold war policy?

What was Levittown, designed by William Levitt?

The Beats took their name because of their belief that society had beaten them, or triumphed over their spirits.

By 1960, millions of homes in the United States had a television set.

How did religious revival and neo-orthodoxy fit into the culture of the 1950s?

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Colonial Ways of Life

From Colonies to States

The American Revolution

Strengthening the New Nation

The Early Republic

The Emergence of a Market Economy

Nationalism and Sectionalism

The Jacksonian Era

The South

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Western Expansion

The Gathering Storm

The War of the Union

The Era of Reconstruction

Business and Labor in the Industrial Era

The New South and the New West

Political Stalemate and Rural Revolt

Seizing an American Empire

The Progressive Era

America and the Great War

A Clash of Cultures

The Reactionary Twenties

The Great Depression

The Second World War

The Cold War and the Fair Deal

A New Frontier and a Great Society

Rebellion and Reaction

Conservative Revival

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