Unit 2: WWII Aftermath

Question 1

Bretton Woods Conference (1944)

Answer 1

Established a new international monetary system to stabilize global economies after WWIl.

Question 2

Berlin Airlift (1948-1949)

Answer 2

An Allied operation to supply West Berlin by air after the
Soviet blockade

Question 3

Founding of the United Nations (1945)

Answer 3

Created to maintain international peace and
security after WWI.

Question 4

Bretton Woods System Currency

Answer 4

The U.S. dollar was established as the central
reserve currency under this system.

Question 5

. G.l. Bill (1944)

Answer 5

Provided educational and housing benefits to returning WWIl
veterans.

Question 6

Interstate Highway Act (1956)

Answer 6

Funded the construction of a nationwide highway
system, boosting travel and suburban growth

Question 7

Nuremberg Trials (1945-1946)

Answer 7

Prosecuted Nazi leaders for crimes against humanity.

Question 8

Fixed Exchange Rate System (Bretton Woods)

Answer 8

Pegged currencies to the U.S.
dollar, which was convertible to gold.

Question 9

McCarthyism (1950s)

Answer 9

A campaign led by Senator Joseph McCarthy to root out
suspected communists, creating fear and suspicion.

Question 10

U.S. Economy in the 1950s

Answer 10

Marked by prosperity, consumerism, and suburban
expansion.

Question 11

Suburbia in the 1950s

Answer 11

Resideritial areas outside cities grew due to economic
prosperity and affordable housing

Question 12

Truman Doctrine (1947)

Answer 12

U.S. policy to contain the spread of communism by
providing aid to countries resisting Soviet influence

Question 13

United Nations Security Council

Answer 13

Responsible for maintaining international
peace and security.

Question 14

End of Bretton Woods System (1971)

Answer 14

This occurred when the U.S. ended the
dollar’s convertibility to gold

Question 15

Opportunity Cost

Answer 15

The cost of the next best alternative foregone when making an
economic decision.

Question 16

Cold War Superpowers

Answer 16

The United States and the Soviet Union were the primary
nations involved

Question 17

Baby Boom (1946-1964)

Answer 17

A dramatic increase in birth rates after WWIl, leading to
population growth.

Question 18

NATO (1949)

Answer 18

A military alliance formed to provide collective security against the
Soviet Union.

Question 19

Iron Curtain

Answer 19

A term describing the division between Soviet-controlled Eastern
Europe and democratic Western Europe.

Question 20

Cultural Impact of Rock and Roll

Answer 20

Artists like Elvis Presley shaped youth culture
in the 1950s.

Question 21

Red Scare (1950s)

Answer 21

Fear of Communist influence in American government and society

Question 22

Role of the United Nations

Answer 22

Focuses on international peacekeeping, diplomacy
and humanitarian efforts

Question 23

Economic Problem: Scarcity

Answer 23

Societies must manage limited resources to satisfy
unlimited wants.

Question 24

Cold War Ideological Conflict

Answer 24

A struggle between capitalism (U.S.) and
communism (Soviet Union).

Question 25

National Defense Education Act (1958)

Answer 25

Increased funding for science, math, and foreign language education in response to Sputnik.

Question 26

Division of Germany Post-WwII

Answer 26

Split into four occupation zones controlled by the U.S., U.K., France, and the Soviet Union.

Question 27

Effects of McCarthyism

Answer 27

Created widespread fear, blacklisting, and suppression of political dissent,.

Question 28

Sputnik Launch (1957)

Answer 28

Marked the start of the Space Race, pushing the U.S. to advance its space program

Question 29

House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC)

Answer 29

Investigated suspected communist activities in the U.S.

Question 30

Gender Roles in the 1950s

Answer 30

Women were expected to be homemakers, though some entered the workforce in clerical jobs.

Question 31

Marshall Plan (1948-1952)

Answer 31

U.S. initiative to provide economic aid to rebuild Western Europe after WWII.

Question 32

Levittown (1947)

Answer 32

The first mass-produced suburban housing development, promoting affordable homeownership

Question 33

White-Collar vs. Blue-Collar Jobs

Answer 33

White-collar jobs are ofice-based, while blue-collar jobs involve manual labor

Question 34

Warsaw Pact (1955)

Answer 34

A military alliance of communist nations led by the Soviet Union in response to NATO,

Question 35

22nd Amendment (1951)

Answer 35

Limited U.S. presidents to two terms in office

Question 36

Korean War (1950-1953)

Answer 36

Ended with Korea divided at the 38th parallel, maintaining tensions between North and South.

Question 37

Policy of Containment

Answer 37

U.S. strategy to stop the spread of communism influencing Cold War conflicts like Korea and Vietnam

Question 38

Role of Women in the Workforce (1950s)

Answer 38

Women were primarily in clerical and service jobs, with limited career opportunities.

Question 39

Effects of Economic Prosperity

Answer 39

Led to consumerism, suburban expansion, and technological advancements