The primary goal of the United States foreign policy of containment was to: A) Promote free trade globally B) Limit the spread of communism C) Establish democratic governments in Asia D) Reduce military spending Answer: B

The House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) is best known for: A) Promoting civil rights for minorities B) Investigating suspected communists in the US C) Overseeing the Marshall Plan D) Supporting the United Nations Answer: B

Explain the causes and effects of the Cold War on domestic and foreign policy in the United States between 1945 and 1980. Scoring Breakdown: part_a: (3 points) - Causes of the Cold War: 1 point each for explaining the ideological differences between the US and USSR, the post-WWII power vacuum, and the arms race. part_b: (3 points) - Effects on domestic policy: 1 point each for explaining the Red Scare and its impact on civil liberties, the rise of the military-industrial complex, and the growth of the federal government. part_c: (3 points) - Effects on foreign policy: 1 point each for explaining the policy of containment, the formation of NATO, and US involvement in proxy wars such as the Korean and Vietnam Wars. part_d: (1 point) - Synthesis: 1 point for demonstrating an understanding of how the Cold War shaped both domestic and foreign policy, linking multiple aspects of the topic.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 primarily aimed to: A) Establish affirmative action programs B) End segregation based on race C) Promote equal pay for women D) Guarantee voting rights for all citizens Answer: B

Which of the following best describes the goals of the Black Power Movement? A) Integration and non-violent protest B) Racial pride and self-determination C) Focus on economic equality D) Support for the Vietnam War Answer: B

Analyze the goals and strategies of the Civil Rights Movement between 1950 and 1968. How did the movement impact American society and politics? Scoring Breakdown: part_a: (3 points) - Goals of the Civil Rights Movement: 1 point each for explaining ending segregation, achieving voting rights, and promoting economic equality. part_b: (3 points) - Strategies of the Civil Rights Movement: 1 point each for explaining non-violent protests, legal challenges, and grassroots activism. part_c: (3 points) - Impact on American society and politics: 1 point each for explaining the passage of civil rights legislation, the transformation of racial attitudes, and the rise of the Black Power Movement. part_d: (1 point) - Synthesis: 1 point for demonstrating an understanding of how the Civil Rights Movement reshaped American society, linking multiple aspects of the topic.

A major demographic shift in the United States after World War II was: A) A decline in the birth rate B) Increased urbanization C) Growth of suburban areas D) A decrease in immigration Answer: C

The counterculture movement of the 1960s was primarily characterized by: A) Support for traditional values B) Rejection of mainstream norms C) Focus on economic prosperity D) Support for the Vietnam War Answer: B

Analyze the social and cultural changes that occurred in the United States between 1945 and 1980. How did these changes reflect both continuity and change in American society? Scoring Breakdown: part_a: (3 points) - Social changes: 1 point each for explaining the growth of the middle class, suburbanization, and the rise of consumerism. part_b: (3 points) - Cultural changes: 1 point each for explaining the counterculture movement, the anti-war movement, and the changing roles of women. part_c: (3 points) - Continuity and Change: 1 point each for explaining how some aspects of American society remained the same, while others changed significantly, and providing specific examples of each. part_d: (1 point) - Synthesis: 1 point for demonstrating an understanding of how these social and cultural changes were interconnected and how they reshaped American identity, linking multiple aspects of the topic.

The conservative movement that emerged in the 1960s and 1970s primarily advocated for: A) Increased government regulation B) Expansion of social welfare programs C) Less government intervention and traditional values D) Support for the counterculture movement Answer: C

The anti-war movement of the 1960s and 1970s was primarily a response to: A) The Cold War B) The Vietnam War C) The Civil Rights Movement D) The economic recession Answer: B

Analyze the political shifts that occurred in the United States between 1945 and 1980. How did these shifts reflect the changing social and cultural landscape of the nation? Scoring Breakdown: part_a: (3 points) - Rise of liberalism: 1 point each for explaining the dominance of liberal ideas, the expansion of government programs, and the emphasis on individual rights. part_b: (3 points) - Challenges to liberalism: 1 point each for explaining the criticisms from the left, the rise of the conservative movement, and the anti-war movement. part_c: (3 points) - Political realignment: 1 point each for explaining the shift towards conservatism, the changing party alignment, and the rise of new political leaders. part_d: (1 point) - Synthesis: 1 point for demonstrating an understanding of how political shifts were connected to social and cultural changes, and how they reshaped American politics, linking multiple aspects of the topic.