HIS 202: Sophia – US History II – Milestone 3 Final

Sophia – US History II – Milestone 3 Final|Sophia – US History II – Milestone 3 Final Sophia – US History II – Milestone 3 Final 1 Which of the following was a significant effect of containment policy and the Cold War on the American government in the 1940s and 1950s? • The expulsion of all persons of Russian descent from state and federal employment • The creation of new federal bodies, such as the National Security Council and the Central Intelligence Agency, to curtail Communist subversion at home and abroad • The temporary suspension of the First Amendment in an effort to contain state secrets related to the atomic bomb • A gradual acceptance of diverse views and behaviors related to sexuality and gender CONCEPT The Cold War in America 2 Choose the statement that best reflects a reaction against Brown v. Board of Education by Southerners during the 1950s. • “We will protest the desegregation of buses by refusing to use them.” • "We will close all of the schools for black children in the South. • "We disagree with this ruling in principle, but it will have little effect on daily life." • “This ruling will destroy the friendly relationship between the white and black races.” CONCEPT The Consequences of Brown V Board 3 "As part of the Lyndon Johnson administration's War on Poverty, my teenage son participated in a program which provided training and work experience so he could have the same advantages as others." What was the name of that program? • Community Action Program • Head Start • Teacher Corps • Job Corps CONCEPT Johnson's Vision: The Great Society 4 Which of the following statements reflects a reason identity politics grew in the United States in the 1960s? • “Because we were poor and working class, we were disproportionately drafted and sent into combat in Vietnam.” • "The Democratic and Republican Parties were growing further apart on social policy." • "My identity as a woman was less important than my identity as an American." • “Based on the idea that the United States is a melting pot, we support policies that address the needs of all Americans.” CONCEPT The Rise of Identity Politics in America 5 Which statement reflects an effect that World War II had on American workers? • "The war has made it harder for me to find a well paid job that allows me to support my family." • "I'm grateful that the government is helping me to take care of my children while I support the war effort." • "As a woman, I feel excluded from the economic benefits the war has generated." • "As a black man, Roosevelt's Executive Order 8802 prohibits me from taking advantage of opportunities in the defense industry." CONCEPT The American Homefront 6 Which of the following statements reflect the effects of the Second Red Scare on the American people? • "Although we know the Soviet Union has developed an atomic bomb, few of us are actually concerned." • “Many Hollywood films are reinforcing the importance of traditional families and responsibilities." • “Rallies and demonstrations grew under what the public perceived as government oppression.”