1. Perhaps the most important international result of World War II was
a. the emergence of the Cold War.
b. Britain's return to world dominance.
c. the elimination of Germany from world affairs.
d. America's return to isolationism.
--------------------------my answer A
Because after the second world war, the U.S and the Soviet Union beacame the superpowers dominating the world. Germany and Greak Britian's powers had been weakened by the war. Since the two powers were great, the rivary between U.S and Soviet Union started that made Cold War to exist.
2. In the years following World War II, the search for Communists in government, labor unions, and the media
a. went largely unnoticed by the American people.
b. created a climate of fear and suspicion.
c. subsided after a few weeks.
d. resulted in the exposure of hundreds of Soviet spies.
------------------------my answer A?
Because after second world war, the amerians were busy celebrating the victory.
1 is correct (A), but 2 is not.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_war
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_war
What do you think?
1. The correct answer is a. the emergence of the Cold War.
To arrive at this answer, you need to understand the major events that took place after World War II. The war had a significant impact on the global balance of power, leading to the emergence of two superpowers, the United States (US) and the Soviet Union (USSR). While the US and USSR were allies during the war, their political ideologies and national interests clashed, leading to the beginning of the Cold War.
After World War II, Germany and Great Britain were indeed weakened, but the elimination of Germany from world affairs was not the most important international result of the war. Britain's return to world dominance did not occur; instead, the war weakened Britain's global position. America did not return to isolationism after World War II; in fact, it became an influential superpower.
2. The correct answer is b. created a climate of fear and suspicion.
To arrive at this answer, it is important to understand the historical context of the post-World War II period in the US. This question refers to a period known as the Red Scare or McCarthyism, which was characterized by a widespread fear and suspicion of communism. Senator Joseph McCarthy led a campaign to expose alleged communists within the government, labor unions, and the media.
This period created a climate of fear and suspicion among the American people. The anti-communist sentiment was fueled by McCarthy's accusations and investigations, resulting in widespread paranoia and a crackdown on suspected communist sympathizers. While it is true that some Soviet spies were exposed during this time, the focus of this question is on the broader impact of the search for communists and its effect on society.