Cold War Review

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How did the political climate of the Cold War impact the world's 2 superpowers?

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The US and USSR competed against each other economically and politically

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Which of the following is usually a characteristic of a Communist economy?
Entrepreneurs sell shares in their companies to the government,
The role of the government in the economy is restricted by law,
Government agencies are in control of production planning,
Investment is encouraged by the promise of large profits.

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Government agencies are in control of production planning

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Which is a key principle of Capitalism?

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Supply and Demand determine production and price

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Both the Marshall Plan and the Truman Doctrine sought to

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Contain Communism

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The countries in RED represent which Cold War era organization?

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Warsaw Pact

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During the Cold War, why were the US and Soviet Union hesitant to become involved directly in military conflict?

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The potential for global destruction

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Which country supported Fidel Castro, the communist leader of Cuba?

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USSR

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How did the Marshall Plan try to prevent the spread of communism?

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It provided funds for economic recovery of war torn European nations.

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What two nations were in competition with each other during the Cold War?

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United States and Soviet Union

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What does the ‘Iron Curtain’ symbolize?

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The division between communist Europe and noncommunist Europe