The Cold War

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Which of the following describes a difference between the Soviet Union and the United States?

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The U.S. had a democratic government while the Soviet Union was communist.

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Which of the following occurred during the Red Scare?

Back

Many innocent people were investigated and sometimes arrested.

Front

Why was the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) formed?

Back

To form a military alliance between non-communist countries.

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What role did the United States play in the Korean War?

Back

The United States helped defend South Korea to stop the spread of communism.

Front

In a 1946 speech, Winston Churchill used the term “Iron Curtain” to describe:

Back

Part of Europe that was being isolated through a communist government

Front

What was the purpose of the Berlin Wall?

Back

To isolate democratic Berlin from communist Berlin

Front

Who is best associated with the information below? Options: Richard Nixon, Joseph McCarthy, Nikita Khrushchev, Winston Churchill.

Back

Joseph McCarthy

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Which statement BEST explains the reason the United States became involved in the Vietnam Conflict?

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The United States wanted to prevent communism from spreading.

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How did the Vietnam Conflict differ from the Korean War?

Back

South Korea wanted the help of the United States, but South Vietnam wanted the U.S. to leave.

Front

Who “won” the Space Race by getting a man on the moon first?

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The United States