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Social Studies
8th -
12thgrade
Cold War and Civil Rights Pre-Assesment
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- 1. Multiple Choice
The Eisenhower Doctrine and the Truman Doctrine are similar in that both were—
applied to the same nations
adopted in response to the Cold War
announced by the same Secretary of State
approved by Congress before they were announced
- 2. Multiple Choice
The Supreme Court in Brown V. Board of Education (1954)
permitted affirmative action in admission to colleges
ended bible reading and prayer in public schools
outlawed racial segregation in public schools
authorized schools to censor student newspapers
- 3. Multiple Choice
What was the major goal of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950’s and 1960’s?
to end racial segregation
to reduce prejudice against Mexican-American immigrants
to reform prison conditions
to improve living conditions for Native American Indians
- 4. Multiple Choice
The successful launching of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957 sparked—
the Cold War with United States
Soviet aggression in Eastern Europe
Disarmament discussion between the Superpowers
American fears that the Soviets had achieved technological superiority
- 5. Multiple Choice
Immediately after World War II, the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union became strained because—
both nations were competing for supremacy in space exploration
each country believed that the other one was a threat to its security
the United States blocked the Soviet Union from joining the United Nations
the United States used military force in Korea
- 6. Multiple Choice
How did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 contribute to the changes shown in this table?
It helped reduce voter discrimination at polling sites.
It increased state revenues associated with poll taxes
It contributed to increased involvement of lobbyists in political campaigns.
It helped voters determine educational policy based on literacy test results
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which occurrence was a result of the shift in the number of births that began in 1946?
The decline of family farming
The spread of new diseases
The growth of the suburbs
The reduction of defense spending
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which action caused the United States to engage in a “police action” on the Korean peninsula in 1950?
The collapse of South Korea’s democratic government
The assassination of North Korea’s political leader
South Korea’s blockade of North Korea
North Korea’s invasion of South Korea
- 9. Multiple Choice
What prompted the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) to target the “Hollywood Ten”?
Support for American isolationism in the years leading up to World War II
increased political pressure from racial groups regarding civil rights legislation
Growing anxiety related to the economic effects of the Great Depression
Fear of communist infiltration within the American entertainment industry
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which action best explains the differences shown in these photographs?
The United States gave economic assistance through the Marshall Plan
The United States and the Soviet Union created an alliance after World War II
U.S. leaders created the United Nations
The Soviet Union established the “Iron Curtain” after World War II
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