Unit 6: Cold War & Decolonization (1945-Present) Review

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What was the significance of the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan?

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They aimed to prevent the spread of Communism.

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What impact did the Cold War have on the world?

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It led to the development of nuclear weapons and influenced the decolonization process.

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The destruction of the Berlin Wall and the breakup of the Soviet Union signify events leading to the __.

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End of the Cold War

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Which event is this political cartoon about? Options: Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam War, Korean War, Berlin Wall

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Cuban Missile Crisis

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According to the excerpt, what are members of N.A.T.O. promising to do if any of its member countries are attacked?

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Do anything necessary including using armed force against the attacking country

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The United States and the Soviet Union became rivals after World War II because __.

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Communists and Western capitalists distrusted each other

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Which of the following countries was a hotspot during the Cold War from 1948-1975 as shown on the map? Brazil, Vietnam, Australia, South Africa

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Vietnam

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What does the proxy war in Vietnam during the Cold War reflect about U.S. foreign policy?

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Containment of communism

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This political cartoon shows the conflict that existed between the United States and the Soviet Union. This event was called the _____________.

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Cold War

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What was the main reason for the Berlin Airlift?

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To supply Berlin with food and fuel during the Soviet blockade