science, technology, and politics in the 20th century

Question 1

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What was the Marshall Plan?

Answer 1

Economic reconstruction plan for Europe after WWII.

Question 2

How did WWII affect the economy of Europe?

Answer 2

Material damage drained economic productive capacity.

WWII left behind material damage, homelessness, and inflation, making it challenging for European countries to rebuild.

Question 3

What was the core aspect of the Truman Doctrine announced by President Truman?

Answer 3

To provide political, economic, and military assistance to democratic nations under threat from communist forces.

Question 4

What was the rationale behind the involvement of the U.S. in pro-democracy regime changes in Greece and Turkey?

Answer 4

To ensure they would not align with the Soviet Union.

Question 5

What were some technological breakthroughs from the Space Race era?

Answer 5

GPS - Global Positioning System
Cochlear Implants
Freeze-dried foods
Memory foam
Artificial Limbs

Question 6

Name the two global conflicts that reshaped borders, economies, and societies in the 20th century.

Answer 6

World War I (1914-1918)
World War II (1939-1945)

Question 7

What process in the mid-20th century led to the independence of numerous countries in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean?

Answer 7

Decolonization