Unit 15: Early Cold War

Front

How did the Marshall Plan help fight the spread of Communism?

Back

Restoring Economic Stability

Answer explanation

The Marshall Plan helped restore economic stability in Europe after WWII, which reduced poverty and despair. This economic recovery made countries less susceptible to Communist influence, as stable economies tend to support democratic governance.

Front

Which was an economic cause of the Cold War throughout Europe? Options: Conflicting World War II strategies, No information on the Atomic Bomb, The USA was capitalist, the USSR was Communist, Soviet Union's "sphere of influence"

Back

The USA was capitalist, the USSR was Communist

Answer explanation

The economic divide between the capitalist USA and the communist USSR was a fundamental cause of the Cold War, as their opposing ideologies led to tensions and conflicts throughout Europe.

Front

What was the purpose of the Truman Doctrine?

Back

Discussing the Spread of Communism

Answer explanation

The Truman Doctrine aimed to contain the spread of communism by providing political, military, and economic assistance to countries resisting Soviet influence, particularly in Europe and beyond.

Front

The creation of NATO was a response to what?

Back

Warsaw Pact

Answer explanation

The creation of NATO in 1949 was primarily a response to the threat posed by the Soviet Union and the establishment of the Warsaw Pact in 1955, which solidified the division of Europe and heightened military tensions.

Front

What event sparked American interest in the space race? Options: Sputnik, Communism in China, Korean War, McCarthyism

Back

Sputnik

Answer explanation

The launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957 marked the beginning of the space race, igniting American interest and concern over technological and military competition with the USSR.

Front

What events drove the Red Scare and McCarthyism? Options: Cold War spreading to Latin America, Nuclear Proliferation, Atmosphere of spies at home, Soviet Spies in the Space Program

Back

Atmosphere of spies at home

Answer explanation

The 'Atmosphere of spies at home' was a key driver of the Red Scare and McCarthyism, as fears of communist infiltration led to widespread paranoia and accusations against individuals, fueling the anti-communist sentiment in the U.S.

Front

An investigation led by a high-ranking member of the U.S. government was called?

Back

McCarthyism

Answer explanation

McCarthyism refers to the investigations led by Senator Joseph McCarthy in the 1950s, targeting alleged communists in the U.S. government and other sectors, making it the correct answer to the question.

Front

What was the main purpose of fighting in the Korean War?

Back

Prevent Communists in North Korea from taking over South Korea

Answer explanation

The main purpose of fighting in the Korean War was to prevent the spread of communism from North Korea to South Korea, as the U.S. and its allies aimed to stop a communist takeover in the region.

Front

How did the Korean War come to an end?

Back

North and South Korea divided at the DMZ.

Answer explanation

The Korean War ended with the establishment of the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), which effectively divided North and South Korea. This division remains to this day, preventing reunification.

Front

What is the 38th parallel?

Back

DMZ line between North and South Korea

Answer explanation

The 38th parallel is the latitude line that served as the pre-Korean War boundary between North and South Korea, and it is now known as the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that separates the two countries.