The 1947 Marshall Plan was a U.S. initiative designed to provide economic aid to help rebuild which continent after World War II?
Europe
Asia
Africa
South America
Correct Answer :
A. Europe
Related Questions
The Great Migration, which occurred in the early 20th century, refers to:
The movement of African Americans from the South to Northern cities
The migration of Europeans to the United States in search of economic opportunities
The movement of Native American tribes to reservations in the West
The migration of Southern farmers to the Great Plains during the Dust Bowl
The 1964 Civil Rights Act, signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson, aimed to:
Prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
Provide financial assistance to veterans
Establish a national healthcare system
Regulate the stock market
Which landmark Supreme Court case established the principle of separate but equal in public facilities?
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
Miranda v. Arizona
The 1945 Yalta Conference was a meeting between the leaders of the Allied Powers, including Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin, to discuss the:
Post-World War II reorganization of Europe
Establishment of the United Nations
Marshall Plan for economic recovery
Invasion of Normandy
The 1876 Battle of Little Bighorn, also known as Custer's Last Stand, was a significant victory for which Native American tribe?
Lakota Sioux
Apache
Cherokee
Nez Perce
Which of the following was a significant result of the Industrial Revolution in the United States?
Rapid urbanization and the growth of industrial cities
The decline of the railroad industry
The expansion of agricultural practices
A decrease in immigration to the United States
The 19th-century social reformer Susan B. Anthony is best known for her advocacy of:
Women's suffrage
Civil rights for African Americans
Labor rights
Temperance
The 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act were important pieces of legislation that:
Regulated the food and drug industries, ensuring consumer safety and labeling
Established labor rights and workplace safety standards
Expanded the military during a period of international tension
Enforced prohibition of alcoholic beverages
The 1913 17th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution established:
The direct election of U.S. senators by the people
The right to bear arms
Prohibition of alcohol
Women's suffrage
The 1950s phenomenon known as McCarthyism refers to:
The anti-communist hysteria and witch hunts led by Senator Joseph McCarthy
The widespread popularity of fast food restaurants
The rise of the counterculture movement
The spread of suburban development
The 1942 Executive Order 9066 authorized the internment of Japanese Americans during:
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
Cold War
The 1950s cultural phenomenon known as McCarthyism refers to:
The anti-communist hysteria and witch hunts led by Senator Joseph McCarthy
The widespread popularity of fast food restaurants
The rise of the counterculture movement
The spread of suburban development
The 1935 Wagner Act, also known as the National Labor Relations Act, was significant for:
Protecting the rights of workers to organize and bargain collectively
Expanding civil rights for African Americans
Establishing federal regulations for the banking industry
Creating the Social Security system
The 1960 U-2 incident strained U.S.-Soviet relations when a U.S. spy plane was shot down over which country?
Soviet Union
Cuba
China
East Germany
The Battle of Saratoga (1777) during the American Revolution is considered a turning point because it:
Convinced France to formally ally with the American colonies against Britain
Led to the surrender of General Robert E. Lee
Resulted in the signing of the Treaty of Paris
Marked the end of the Revolutionary War
Which U.S. president signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law?
Lyndon B. Johnson
John F. Kennedy
Richard Nixon
Dwight D. Eisenhower
The 1965 Voting Rights Act aimed to:
Eliminate barriers that prevented African Americans from voting
Establish a national identification system for voters
Enforce stricter residency requirements for voting
Limit the voting rights of women
The 1920s cultural movement known as the Jazz Age was characterized by:
The popularity of jazz music, flapper culture, and a booming economy
A return to conservative social values
The decline of the entertainment industry
The prohibition of alcohol
The 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom is best known for:
Martin Luther King Jr.'s I Have a Dream speech
Demanding an end to the Vietnam War
Advocating for women's suffrage
Calling for increased military spending
The 1935 Social Security Act established a system of:
Old-age pensions and unemployment insurance
Universal healthcare
College scholarships for low-income students
Veterans' benefits for World War II veterans
The 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom is best known for:
Martin Luther King Jr.'s I Have a Dream speech
Demanding an end to the Vietnam War
Advocating for women's suffrage
Calling for increased military spending
The 1969 Apollo 11 mission achieved what significant milestone in human history?
The first successful transatlantic flight
The first manned moon landing
The first successful nuclear test
The first human cloning experiment
The 1896 Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Ferguson upheld the constitutionality of:
Racial segregation in public facilities, under the separate but equal doctrine
The abolition of slavery
The right to free speech
Affirmative action
The term Manifest Destiny referred to the belief that:
The United States was destined to expand across the entire continent
The U.S. should remain isolated from international affairs
Slavery was morally wrong and should be abolished
Native American tribes should be granted sovereignty
The Tet Offensive, which occurred during the Vietnam War, was a:
Massive surprise attack by North Vietnamese forces on cities and military bases in South Vietnam
U.S. military operation to invade North Vietnam
Negotiation attempt between the U.S. and North Vietnam
Successful South Vietnamese counteroffensive against the North
Which document established the framework for the U.S. government?
Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
The 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York City are often cited as a catalyst for:
The LGBTQ+ rights movement
The Women's Liberation Movement
The Civil Rights Movement
The Environmental Movement
The 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion was an unsuccessful attempt by the United States to overthrow the government of which country?
Cuba
Nicaragua
Guatemala
Venezuela
The 1950s cultural phenomenon known as McCarthyism refers to:
The anti-communist hysteria and witch hunts led by Senator Joseph McCarthy
The widespread popularity of fast food restaurants
The rise of the counterculture movement
The spread of suburban development
The Civil Rights Act of 1968, also known as the Fair Housing Act, aimed to:
Prohibit discrimination in housing based on race, religion, or national origin
Provide financial assistance to veterans for housing
Establish government-owned housing projects in urban areas
Abolish restrictive covenants in real estate contracts