US History Test Questions Final Exam with correct answers.

Launched by the Soviet Union in October 1957 - correct answer Sputnik Executed for giving atom bomb secrets to the Soviets - correct answer The Rosenberg A policy of preventing the Soviet Union from expanding its influence around the world - correct answer Conatinment The policy of providing aid to help foreign countries, such as Greece and Turkey fight communism - correct answer Truman Doctrine The fear that communism was spreading throughout American society - correct answer Red Scare The place where high ranking Nazis were put on trial - correct answer Nuremberg Trial What was the original purpose of the UN - correct answer conflict resolution President Truman sent US military forces to South Korea to - correct answer Give South Korea troops, cover and support In the 1950s the federal government began an urban renewal program mainly to - correct answer Improve cities Which benefits did the GI bill fo rights offer to veteran - correct answer Money for school and loans for houses During the 1950 musicians such as Elvis helped what type of music to become popular - correct answer Rock n Roll