Cold War and Independence Movements Review

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Which Cold War alliance was created by Western Europe and the United States?

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NATO

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Following WWII, two superpowers emerged who competed against one another for power and influence over different regions of the world. Which of the following were those two superpowers? (Options: Germany/Japan, China/Iraq, Great Britain/France, United States/Soviet Union)

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United States/Soviet Union

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Which of the following conflicts and regional wars were part of the Cold War? Cuban Revolution, North/South Korea, North/South Vietnam

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All options are correct

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The Cold War began

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after the end of World War II.

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What type of government system did the Soviet Union have, making the United States worried that it may spread and threaten democracy?

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Communist

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The Cold War was "cold" because the two superpowers never directly attacked each other in open warfare.

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TRUE

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What was the main goal of the United States during the Cold War? Options: To spread communism, To strengthen ties with Vietnam and Korea, To destroy the Soviet Union and its allies, To contain communism and promote democracy

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To contain communism and promote democracy

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What was the main goal of the Soviet Union during the Cold War? Options: To eliminate the nation of Germany, To contain the spread of communism, To spread communism to other countries, To strengthen bonds with China and Germany

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To spread communism to other countries

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An "arms race" can be described as ...

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a race between nations to acquire the most powerful weapons

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What is the term used to describe the invisible line that separated communist Eastern Europe from democratic Western Europe?

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Iron Curtain