1945-1962: Cold War-Affluent Society

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What was unique about the Cold War between the U.S. and the USSR?

Which of the following was not a fear of the U.S. post-WWII?

In 1957, the Soviet Union launched the first unmanned space craft, called _____, into orbit.

What was one effect of the National Defense Education Act?

After World War II, instead of turning to isolationism, the U.S. became __________.

In 1950, U.S. General MacArthur led the United Nations invasion of _________.

The Korean war ended with a _________ in 1953.

The U.S. responded to the ________ by demanding the intruding ships leave and then creating a naval blockade.

The atomic bomb, hydrogen bomb, long-range missiles, and weapon stockpiles were all a part of the:

The U.S. pledged allegiance to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization for _______ and ________.

The U.S.'s large population growth after WWII is called the ____________.

The 1950s saw a sharp rise in the portion of people performing __________ work.

Which of the following states is not a part of the Sun Belt?

Which of the following statements are true about transportation in the 1950s? 1. new roads and highways built; 2. interregional trade grew; 3. trains remained dominant over air travel.

1950s visual entertainment, advertising, and news all expanded with the growing prevalence of ________ in society.

One effect of large, efficient farms producing more food per acre was:

Which of the following was not a sign of improved medical conditions in the 1950s?

Which of the following statements is true regarding religious attitudes and changes during the 1950s?

What is global diffusion?