The Cold War - Origins & Expansion Comprehension Check

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During the 1950s, international relations was shaped by

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the emergence of two superpowers

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The imaginary line that separated communist Eastern Europe from democratic Western Europe was called

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the Iron Curtain

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What was the purpose of the Berlin airlift?

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supplying Western Berlin with necessities during a Soviet blockade

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J. Robert Oppenheimer's statement best refers to:

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doctrine of Mutually Assured Destruction

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How was the Marshall Plan designed to discourage the spread of communism in Europe?

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by restoring economic stability to the nations of Western Europe

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The excerpt below is from a document published in April 1949. This document marked the establishment of which of these organizations? "The parties agree that an armed attack against one or more of them in Europe or North America shall be considered an attack against them all"

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

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What techniques did the CIA use to overthrow communist governments in third world countries?

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The CIA assassinated foreign leaders and supported military coups, funded independent radio stations and distributed propaganda, and provided training and support to rebels.

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Which of the following committed the United States to a foreign policy based on containment of communism, promising military and other aid to any government opposing communism?
Options: The Truman Doctrine, The Atlantic Charter, The United Nations Charter, The Monroe Doctrine

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The Truman Doctrine

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What ideological conflict was at the core of the Cold War?

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Capitalism vs. Communism