A Snapshot of the US Presidency from 1945-89: Truman and Eisenhower (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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Which political party did Harry S. Truman belong to?
Which political party did Harry S. Truman belong to?
Democratic Party
Which two Japanese cities were targeted by atomic bombs in August 1945?
Which two Japanese cities were targeted by atomic bombs in August 1945?
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
How much money did the Marshall Plan give to help rebuild European economies?
How much money did the Marshall Plan give to help rebuild European economies?
Over $12 billion
In which year did Truman introduce the Truman Doctrine?
In which year did Truman introduce the Truman Doctrine?
1947
What military alliance did Truman help establish in 1949?
What military alliance did Truman help establish in 1949?
NATO
Which general did Truman fire for wanting to invade China during the Korean War?
Which general did Truman fire for wanting to invade China during the Korean War?
Douglas MacArthur
What was Truman's domestic programme called?
What was Truman's domestic programme called?
Fair Deal
In which year did Truman issue an order to desegregate the armed forces?
In which year did Truman issue an order to desegregate the armed forces?
1948
Which political party did Dwight D. Eisenhower belong to?
Which political party did Dwight D. Eisenhower belong to?
Republican Party
In which year was an armistice signed to end active fighting in the Korean War?
In which year was an armistice signed to end active fighting in the Korean War?
1953
Which region did the Eisenhower Doctrine focus on supporting against communism?
Which region did the Eisenhower Doctrine focus on supporting against communism?
Middle East
Where did Eisenhower send federal troops in 1957 to enforce school desegregation?
Where did Eisenhower send federal troops in 1957 to enforce school desegregation?
Little Rock, Arkansas