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US History 6.7 SOL
US History 6.7 SOL Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| USII.7a - Why did the US feel it was in its best interest to rebuild Europe after WWII? | To prevent political and economic instability which could lead to the spread of communism. |
| USII.7a - What was the US plan to rebuild Europe called and what did it do? | The Marshall Plan – it provided massive financial aid to rebuild European economies and prevent the spread of communism. |
| USII.7a - What happened to Germany after WWII? | Germany - East and West. West Germany became democratic and resumed self-government after a few years of American, British, and French occupation. East Germany remained under the domination of the Soviet Union and did not adopt democratic institutions. |
| USII.7a - What happened to Japan after WWII? | Following its defeat, Japan was occupied by American forces. It soon adopted a democratic form of government, resumed self-government, and became a strong ally of the United States. |
| USII.7a - When and why was the United Nations established? | The United Nations was formed near the end of World War II to create a body for the nations of the world to try to prevent future global wars. |
| USII.7a - In what condition was Europe after WWII? | In ruins |
| USII.7a - After WWII, what lands did the Soviet Union occupy? | Soviet forces occupied most of Eastern and Central Europe and the eastern portion of Germany |
| USII.7a - Why did the U.S. feel it was in its best interests to rebuild Europe and Japan? | To prevent political and economic instability. |
| USII.7a - What was America’s plan to rebuild Europe called? | The Marshall Plan |
| USII.7a – What did the Marshall Plan do? | It provided massive financial aid to rebuild European economies. |
| USII.7a – The Marshall Plan was intended to prevent the spread of - | communism |
| What happened to Germany after WWII? | Germany was partitioned into East and West Germany. |
| USII.7a – What happened to West Germany after a few years of American, British and French occupation? | West Germany became democratic and resumed self-government. |
| USII.7a – What happened to East Germany after WWII? | East Germany remained under the domination of the Soviet Union and did not adopt democratic institutions. |
| USII.7a – Following its defeat in WWII, Japan was occupied by - | American forces |
| USII.7a – Soon after WWII, Japan adopted a ______ form of government. | democratic |
| USII.7a – Soon after WWII, Japan became a strong ____ of the U.S. | ally |
| USII.7a – Near the end of WWII, what was done to try to prevent future world wars? | The United Nations (U.N.) was formed |
| In the U.S., the period following WWII was one of economic - | growth and prosperity |
| USII.7b – How did WWII help bring the Depression to an end? | Wartime production stimulated America’s economy. |
| USII.7b - What contributed to the rapid growth of America’s economy after WWII? | With rationing of consumer goods over, business converted from production of war materials to consumer goods, and Americans purchased goods on credit. |
| USII.7b - What happened to labor unions after WWII? | They merged and became more powerful. |
| USII.7b - How did the more powerful labor unions that emerged after WWII help workers? | Workers gained new benefits and higher salaries. |
| USII.7b - What changes occurred in the American workforce after WWII? | The workforce shifted back to men, and most women returned to family responsibilities. |
| USII.7b - After WWII, women left the workforce and returned to their families. Did they stay out of the workforce? | No, the next generation of women reentered the labor force in large numbers. |
| USII.7c -The United States and the Soviet Union emerged from World War II as: | world powers or “superpowers” |
| USII.7c - What was the result of the he state of tension which developed between the two superpowers – the United States and the Soviet Union? | A rivalry over ideology and national security which divided the world into two camps |
| USII.7c - The rivalry or state of tension that developed between the U.S. and the Soviet Union was called - | the Cold War |
| USII.7c - How were the U.S. and the Soviet Union ideologically different? | The United States was democratic and capitalist; the Soviet Union was dictatorial and communist |
| USII.7c - The United States was ____ and ____. In contrast, the Soviet Union was _____ and _____. | democratic, capitalistdictatorial, communist |
| USII.7c - Among the causes of the Cold War were- | - differing ideologies- the Soviet domination of East Europe- U.S. policy of containment- NATO vs. Warsaw Pact military rivalry |
| USII.7c - What is “containment”? | The U.S. policy aimed at stopping the spread of communism |
| USII.7c - Our allies in Europe formed a military alliance called: | NATO – North Atlantic Treaty Organization |
| USII.7c - A military alliance of nations dominated by the Soviet Union was called: the Warsaw Pact | the Warsaw Pact |
| USII.7c - Since World War II, the United States has been directly involved in various Cold War conflicts such as - | •North/South Korea•Cuban Missile Crisis•Vietnam |
| USII.7c - Describe the Korean conflict. | South Korea and the United States resisted Chinese and North Korean aggression. The conflict ended in a stalemate. |
| USII.7c - Describe the Cuban Missile Crisis. | The Cuban Missile Crisis occurred when the Soviet Union tried to place missiles in Cuba. The Soviets removed the missiles in response to a U.S. blockade. |
| USII.7c - The United States intervened to stop the spread of _______ into South Vietnam. | communism |
| USII.7c - According to the _____ Theory, if the U.S. did not intervene to prevent the spread of communism to South Vietnam, communism would spread throughout countries of Asia like falling dominoes. | Domino |
| USII.7c - How did Cold War tensions cause divisiveness at home? | Americans were divided over whether the United States should be involved militarily in Vietnam. |
| USII.7c - How did the war in Vietnam end? | The conflict ended in a cease-fire agreement in which U.S. troops withdrew, but immediately after South Vietnam fell to communist forces. |
| USII.7c - The late 1980s, communism in Eastern Europe began to - | collapse |
| USII.7c - What happened to the Soviet Union in the early 1990s? | The Soviet Union broke up into independent countries. |
| USII.7c - What event signal became symbolic of the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe? | the destruction of the Berlin Wall |
| USII.7c – What were some of the new challenges faced by the U.S. after the Cold War ended? | Role of U.S. military intervention,Environmental challenges,Global issues including trade, jobs, diseases |
| USII.7d – Changes in society after WWII included expanded educational and economic opportunities for - | military veterans, women and minorities |
| USII.7d - Some of the factors leading to changes in US society after WWII were | Strong economy, more investment in education, “The Baby Boom,”, Interstate highway system, Evolving role of women - Eleanor Roosevelt in expanding rights, African Americans’ aspirations for equal opportunities, Changes in makeup of immigrants |
| USII.7d One of the factors leading to changes in US society after WWII was a strong US economy which was the result of - | a healthy job market, increased productivity, increased demand for American products |
| USII.7d When and what was “The Baby Boom”? | After WWII, returning soldiers married and for the next decade or so, more babies than usual were born. A strong economy also contributed to the “baby boom”. |
| USII.7d - This president’s wife helped to helped to expand women’s rights. | Eleanor Roosevelt |
| USII.7d - How did immigration change in the period after 1965? | more Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans |
| USII.7d - What policies and programs expanded educational and employment opportunities for minorities? | The Civil Rights Movement resulted in legislation that ensured constitutional rights to all citizens regardless of race. |
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