Units 8 and 9 Study Guide Flashcard

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How did the Marshall Plan affect the United States?

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It stimulated the economy and improved relations with Western Europe.

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The formation of NATO affected the Soviet Union by:

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It strengthened the nations who were opposed to Soviet expansion

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Why was the Berlin Airlift considered a victory for the West in the Cold War?

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The United States had prevailed in a battle of wills against the Soviet Union.

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How did U.S. involvement in the Korean War affect the U.S. economy?

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It led to increased military spending in support of the war effort.

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How did U.S. involvement in the Korean War relate to the policy of containment?

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The U.S. chose to support a country that might fall to communism.

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How did President Eisenhower’s response to communism differ from President Truman’s?

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Eisenhower focused on the U.S. nuclear arsenal while Truman focused on fighting regional conflicts.

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The development of the hydrogen bomb in the United States was primarily led by:

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The United States wanted to develop nuclear weapons that were superior to those of the Soviet Union.

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What effect did the Soviet Union’s brutal response to the Hungarian revolution have on the United States?

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The United States realized that massive retaliation was useless in such situations.

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How did the arms race affect Cold War tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union?

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It escalated tensions with the threat of mutual nuclear destruction.

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How did McCarthyism intensify Cold War tensions?

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McCarthyism deepened fear and mistrust among the American people.