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Topic 16 Cold War
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What was the main goal of the Truman Doctrine? | To help any nation resisting communism by providing military, financial, and political support. |
| What did the Truman Doctrine aim to prevent? | The spread of communism (containment), but it allowed it to exist where it already was. |
| What theory justified the Truman Doctrine? | The Domino Theory – if one country falls to communism, others nearby will follow. |
| What was the Marshall Plan? | A U.S. aid program to rebuild European economies after WWII and prevent the spread of communism. |
| How did the Marshall Plan affect U.S. foreign policy? | Marked a shift from isolationism to a more active global role. |
| What was McCarthyism also known as? | The Second Red Scare |
| Who was Joseph McCarthy? | A young senator who led efforts to expose alleged communists in the U.S. during the late 1940s and 1950s. |
| Who were targeted during McCarthy's investigations? | Government officials, academics, and Hollywood figures. |
| What was the result for those accused by McCarthy? | They were blacklisted and often unable to find work. |
| Why did Truman allow McCarthyism to continue? | He feared being seen as "soft on communism." |
| What led to McCarthy losing credibility? | He wrongly accused respected individuals without solid proof. |
| What emotion defined the Cold War era in the U.S.? | Constant fear and anxiety of nuclear war. |
| How did the space race impact education? | It promoted math and science in schools. |
| What new safety measures were practiced by schoolchildren? | Nuclear attack drills. |
| How did pop culture reflect Cold War themes? | Through pro-American and anti-communist movies, TV, and books. |
| How was education used as propaganda? | Schools promoted democracy and anti-communism. |
| How did Cold War ideals affect civil rights? | The contradiction of promoting democracy abroad while denying rights at home fueled the Civil Rights Movement. |
| What are examples of civil rights actions during the Cold War? | Freedom Rides, Little Rock Nine, Brown v. Board of Education. |
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