U.S. History Semester Test Review

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What was the primary goal of the U.S. policy of containment during the Cold War?

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To prevent the spread of communism

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What is the main message of this cartoon?

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The fall of one country to communism could lead to the spread of communism throughout the region.

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The term "Iron Curtain" was coined in a speech by Winston Churchill in 1946 and used to describe:

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The division between communist and non-communist countries in Europe, marking the start of the Cold War.

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Which of the following best explains a key difference between capitalism/democracy and communism? Democracy gives people a voice through free elections, while communism often limits individual freedoms

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Democracy gives people a voice through free elections, while communism often limits individual freedoms

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What was the main goal of the Truman Doctrine?

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To provide U.S. military and economic aid to countries fighting against communism

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The purpose of the Marshall Plan after WWII was to:

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Rebuild Western European economies after WWII

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The infographic above reflects which of the following beliefs held by Americans about the Korean War? They were proud and believed it was a total victory, They strongly supported sending more troops to invade China, They celebrated the reunification of North and South Korea, Despite heavy casualties and years of fighting, many Americans questioned the cost and purpose of the war

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Despite heavy casualties and years of fighting, many Americans questioned the cost and purpose of the war

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How does the data shown in the infographic above illustrate President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s approach to defense spending during the Cold War?

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It illustrates a strategic shift toward nuclear weapons, assuming the next major war would be fought with nuclear weapons.

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Why was the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 significant in the Cold War?

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It brought the U.S. and the Soviet Union to the brink of nuclear war but resulted in a peaceful resolution.

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How did the Vietnam War affect many Americans' trust in the U.S. government?

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It caused many Americans to lose trust due to misleading information and the war’s outcome.