World History Cold War Test

Front

What was the primary objective of the Marshall Plan?

Back

To rebuild European economies after the end of World War II

Front

What does NATO stand for?

Back

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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Which two cities were hit by the atomic bomb during World War II?

Back

Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Front

Who was the leader of the People's Republic of China that is mentioned in the study guide?

Back

Mao Zedong

Front

What was the purpose of the Truman Doctrine?

Back

To support countries that rejected communism

Front

Which country first used the atomic bomb in combat?

Back

The United States

Front

What was the Berlin Wall a symbol of?

Back

The division between East and West Berlin

Front

Describe the US original purpose in dropping the Atomic bombs.

Back

To end the war quickly and save lives

Front

Describe how Stalin felt after the bombs had been dropped.

Back

He felt threatened and accelerated the Soviet nuclear program.

Front

Identify which middle eastern country was courted by the US and USSR: Afghanistan, Iraq, Egypt, Israel.

Back

Afghanistan