Cold War

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America's relationship with the Soviet Union was called a "Cold War" because...

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Soviet Union and the United States were enemies, but no official war took place

Answer explanation

The term 'Cold War' refers to the tense rivalry between the Soviet Union and the United States, characterized by political and military tension without direct armed conflict, hence no official war occurred.

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By applying the strategy of containment, the United States hoped to prevent the

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expansion of the Soviet Union's influence around the world

Answer explanation

The strategy of containment aimed to stop the Soviet Union's expansion, as the U.S. feared its influence would spread globally, threatening democracy and capitalism. Thus, the correct answer is the expansion of the Soviet Union's influence around the world.

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Who "Fought" in the Cold War?

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U.S. & Soviet Union

Answer explanation

The Cold War was primarily a geopolitical tension between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, characterized by ideological conflict, military rivalry, and proxy wars, rather than direct military engagement.

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What is an Arms Race?

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When two countries compete to create the best and most weapons

Answer explanation

An Arms Race occurs when two countries compete to develop and stockpile the most advanced and numerous weapons. This competition can escalate tensions and lead to increased military capabilities.

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The alliance of communist countries

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Warsaw Pact

Answer explanation

The Warsaw Pact was a military alliance of communist countries formed in 1955 in response to NATO. It included the Soviet Union and its Eastern European allies, making it the correct choice for the alliance of communist countries.

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What did the 38th parallel divide?

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Korea

Answer explanation

The 38th parallel is the latitude line that divided Korea into North Korea and South Korea after World War II, making 'Korea' the correct answer. It did not divide Vietnam, China, or Japan.

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How did the Marshall Plan aim to contain the spread of communism?

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It helped rebuild and strengthen European economies.

Answer explanation

The Marshall Plan aimed to contain communism by helping rebuild and strengthen European economies, which reduced the appeal of communist ideologies in war-torn countries and promoted political stability.

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What is NATO?

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A military alliance between Western European Countries, the U.S. and Canada.

Answer explanation

NATO, or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is a military alliance formed in 1949 primarily between Western European countries, the U.S., and Canada, aimed at collective defense against aggression.

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The launch of Sputnik I intensified Cold War tensions and caused the —

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United States to increase spending on technology, education and weapons to compete with the Soviet Union

Answer explanation

The launch of Sputnik I in 1957 shocked the United States, prompting it to increase spending on technology, education, and military capabilities to compete with the Soviet Union in the space race and Cold War tensions.

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Which statement best explains how the United States responded to the presence of the "Iron Curtain"?

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The United States worked to stop the spread of communism.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'The United States worked to stop the spread of communism,' reflects the U.S. policy of containment during the Cold War, aimed at preventing the influence of the Soviet Union and communism from expanding.