Question 1

The Policy of Containment required:&#10;A) A defensive strategy&#10;B) Sustained readiness for war&#10;C) A willingness to fight wars short of total war&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

The Policy of Containment required all three elements listed. It aimed to defensively contain the spread of communism, sustaining readiness for the possibility of war while also being willing to engage in limited conflicts if necessary.

Question 2

The political objectives for the U.S. in the early days of the Cold War was to stop the spread of communism and deter nuclear war.

Accepted Answer

This was a major goal for the U.S. during the Cold War, as they feared the spread of communism and the possibility of a nuclear war with the Soviet Union.

Question 3

Which of the following is not a tenet traditionally believed by Americans?&#10;A) Major wars are national endeavors.&#10;B) Wars should be strategically and doctrinally defensive.&#10;C) The U.S. is a unique nation-state, unbound by rules that govern other nations.&#10;D) The aim of war is to destroy the enemy's main army.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

The myth that militia won the American Revolution created a cultural tenet that all American men could serve in combat with relatively equal levels of performance.

Accepted Answer

The myth that militia played a vital role in winning the American Revolution has been perpetuated in American culture, making it a tenet that all American men could serve in combat with relatively equal levels of performance.

Question 5

The U.S. Army and Marine Corps do not regularly cut men considered to be unfit for battle.

Accepted Answer

Both the U.S. Army and Marine Corps have processes in place for separating individuals who are deemed unfit for military service or unfit for continued service due to medical conditions, behavioral issues, or other reasons. These separations may be voluntary or involuntary and can result in a discharge or a transfer to a different career field. However, it is not accurate to say that these branches never cut individuals considered unfit for battle.

Question 6

Which of the following makes this statement false? In the late 1940s and early 1950s, Army leadership was concerned:&#10;A) With the decision to transform to an all-professional military.&#10;B) With the state of readiness of the Army.&#10;C) With the willingness of the American people to accept new responsibilities concerning foreign policies.&#10;D) With the new threat of international communism.

Accepted Answer

The transformation to an all-professional military, specifically the move towards an all-volunteer force, was a concern that became prominent in the late 1960s and early 1970s, not in the late 1940s and early 1950s. During the late 1940s and early 1950s, the U.S. military, including the Army, was more immediately concerned with post-World War II restructuring, the onset of the Cold War, and the Korean War.

Question 7

The Selective Service System can function efficiently with or without the willing support of the people.

Accepted Answer

The Selective Service System relies on the cooperation and compliance of the population for registration, and its efficiency can be significantly impacted by public support or opposition. Without willing support, it would face challenges in implementing a draft or managing its operations effectively.

Question 8

American affluence grew considerably during the:&#10;A) 1940s&#10;B) 1950s&#10;C) 1960s&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The 1950s saw a significant period of economic growth and prosperity in the United States. This was due to factors such as the post-World War II boom, increased consumer spending, and government policies that promoted economic growth. During this time, the middle class grew, and many Americans experienced an improved standard of living.

Question 9

In the latter half of the twentieth century, the United States has outspent all other states on Earth in search of the most advanced technologies for war.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. The United States has a massive military-industrial complex and has invested heavily in advanced technologies for war, including nuclear weapons, stealth technology, cyber warfare capabilities, and unmanned aerial vehicles (drones).

Question 10

Culturally, Americans have never undervalued their combat soldiers and have never failed to understand their significance in war.

Accepted Answer

While Americans have a strong tradition of honoring and supporting their military, there have been instances throughout history where soldiers were undervalued or not fully understood, particularly when it comes to the mental and emotional toll of combat.

Deck 2: Culture Genes and War