Understanding the Cold War

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What was the Cold War primarily characterized by?

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A 50-year-long confrontation without direct combat

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Which economic system did the United States support during the Cold War?

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Capitalism

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What was the "Iron Curtain"?

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An imaginary line dividing communist and capitalist Europe

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Which event symbolized the end of the Cold War? Options: The signing of the Treaty of Versailles, The fall of the Berlin Wall, The Cuban Missile Crisis, The Korean War

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The fall of the Berlin Wall

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What was the main reason for the US involvement in the Vietnam War?

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To contain the spread of communism

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What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan?

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To rebuild Western European nations after World War II

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Which country was divided into two zones during the Cold War, leading to a significant conflict?

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Korea

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What was the Soviet policy of "glasnost"?

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Openness and freedom of expression

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Which Asian country became communist in 1949, causing concern for the United States?

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China

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What was a key feature of the Cold War that prevented direct combat between the US and USSR?

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Fear of nuclear war