The long-term importance of the Truman Doctrine was that the United States __________. A) committed itself to safeguarding the Free World from communism B) moved toward a policy of withdrawal and isolationism C) expressed its openness to compromise with the Soviet Union D) declared itself the champion of international free trade ANSWER Answer: A
What was the purpose of House Committee on Un-American Activities? Who did it target? What happened to those who refused to cooperate with the committee? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Key Points: the second Red Scare; Hollywood; the labor movement; homosexuals; blacklists
By the late 1950s, urban ethnic comedy shows featuring blacks and Latinos __________. A) dominated network television B) topped the ratings week after week C) had disappeared from network television D) became more realistic in dealing with social issues ANSWER Answer: C