Post-WWII Global Political Changes

Front

Which number on the map below shows the location of East Germany? Options: 2, 4, 6, 8

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4

Front

From 1950-1953, South Korea and the U.S. resisted Chinese and North Korean aggression. How did this conflict end?

Back

Stalemate

Front

Which statement about Japan after World War II is true?

Back

Japan adopted democracy and became a strong ally of the U.S.

Front

The destruction of the Berlin Wall was a result of __________.

Back

Collapse or ending of communism in Europe

Front

The main reason the U.S. went to Korea was to:

• Stop North Korean Aggression
• Stop North Vietnam from entering South Vietnam
• Berlin Airlift
• Stop Normandy Invasion

Back

Stop North Korean Aggression

Front

Which country on the map is labeled with the number 5?

Back

South Korea

Front

This political cartoon shows the conflict that existed between the United States and the Soviet Union. This event was called the _____________. Options: American Revolution, Manifest Destiny, Cold War, Civil War

Back

Cold War

Front

What is the phrase used to describe the belief that if one nation adopted communism, neighboring countries would also adopt communism?

Back

Domino Theory

Front

Which country on the map was NOT a communist country during the Cold War? Options: 2, 3, 4, 6

Back

3

Front

Which statement regarding the Vietnam War is FALSE?

• The U.S. intervened to stop the spread of communism into South Vietnam
• Americans were divided over whether the U.S. should be involved militarily in Vietnam
• The conflict ended in a cease-fire agreement
• Vietnam became a democratic country after the war

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Vietnam became a democratic country after the war