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What was the original purpose of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), formed in 1949?
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What did Lyndon Johnson support as a way to provide for the needs of the poor and elderly? Question 66 options: a creating a new federal welfare initiative b changing the age at which people are eligible for social security c establishing Medicare and
What laws passed during the Johnson administration eliminated segregation in public places and discrimination in voting? Question 65 options: a the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 b the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Civil
What did not play a significant role in the civil rights movement? Question 64 options: a voting rights marchers beaten on the Edmund Pettus Bridge b "Letter from Birmingham Jail" by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. c freedom rides throughout the Northeast d a
Why were blacks eager to participate in the civil rights movement following World War II? Question 63 options: a The political emphasis placed on conformity antagonized black voters. b With the increase in population there were more blacks to advocate for
What was one unique element of the election of 1960? Question 62 options: a Nixon was a weak opponent. b It was the first election to use televised debates. c Kennedy was the first Unitarian candidate to run for the presidency. d Kennedy had served as both
What is one impact that television had on American society in the 1950s? Question 61 options: a It heightened interest in books and newspapers. b It promoted a common culture and the idea that affluence was the norm. c It provided everyone with a mutual
The congressional decision to pass legislation funding an interstate highway system in the 1950s indicated Question 60 options: a congressional interest in providing jobs. b that states were not adequately providing transportation. c the necessity of
What was the baby boom? Question 59 options: a the tax reduction experienced by parents with the birth of each child b an epidemic that caused the death of many babies c the significant population growth following World War II d the drop in birth rates
What was one result of increased consumer spending after World War II? Question 58 options: a Consumers overspent and fell into debt. b Growth occurred in basic items, but not in luxury goods. c The economy grew quickly. d The economy grew slowly.
What U.S. actions resulted in increased anti-American sentiment during the 1950s? Question 57 options: a The United States provided foreign aid to Eastern bloc communist countries. b The United States refused to take a strong stand against communism. c The
Which president cautioned the United States about the importance of monitoring the power of the military-industrial complex? Question 56 options: a Harry Truman b Dwight Eisenhower c John Kennedy d Richard Nixon
What was a key element of President Dwight Eisenhower's foreign policy? Question 55 options: a dramatically increasing the size of the military b emphasizing peace c providing significant foreign aid to Eastern Europe d reducing the nuclear arsenal
How did the Korean War end? Question 53 options: a with the Chinese assuming responsibility for monitoring the peace b with a cease fire and the establishment of a demilitarized zone along the 38th parallel c with a treaty agreeing to a divided, communist
Who was Senator Joseph McCarthy? a a U.S. senator who accused hundreds of Americans of being communists b a presidential candidate who lost to Dwight Eisenhower in the 1952 election c a Supreme Court nominee who never received Senate confirmation d a
