Cold War Test Review

Front

What was the imaginary line in Europe during the Cold War between the capitalist countries and the communist countries called?

Back

Iron Curtain

Front

The United States and the Soviet Union had an "arms race" during the Cold War. What does this mean?

Back

Both countries made a lot of nuclear weapons.

Front

Both the Vietnam War and the Korean War were fought to stop the spread of __________________________.

Back

Communism

Front

What two nations were in competition with each other during the Cold War? Germany and United States

Back

United States and Soviet Union

Front

The primary function of the United Nations when it was conceived was ____.

Back

peacekeeping

Front

What was the main goal of the Truman Doctrine?

Back

To stop the spread of communism

Front

Who was put in charge of the American forces in Korea and even wanted to use the atomic bomb against China?

Back

Douglas MacArthur

Front

Why did the Korean War start?

Back

North Korea attacked South Korea

Front

The aim of the American intervention in Korea was to: contain the spread of communism and liberate Korea

Back

contain the spread of communism and liberate Korea

Front

Truman had the policy of __________ toward Communism

Back

Containment