AMH1 (AB Tech), Ch. 25: Cold War

Open Ended

In what ways do you think the Cold War shaped the world politically and ideologically in the decades following World War II?

Multiple Choice

Why did relations between the United States and the Soviet Union deteriorate soon after World War II?

• Because of economic competition over resources

• Due to ideological differences and mutual distrust

• Because of territorial disputes in Asia

• Due to disagreements over the United Nations

Multiple Choice

What event is depicted in the first image, and how did such events contribute to the tensions of the Cold War?

• A nuclear weapons test, which escalated the arms race between superpowers

• A volcanic eruption, which had no political impact

• A large-scale military parade, which demonstrated military unity

• A scientific experiment, which promoted international cooperation

Open Ended

Explain how the failure to achieve a durable settlement among the Big Three Allies contributed to the origins of the Cold War.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were outcomes of the Atlantic Charter and early American involvement in the postwar order?

• Establishment of the United Nations

• Creation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)

• Soviet acceptance of all Western proposals

• Planning for a reorganized global economy

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the division of Germany after World War II are correct?

• Berlin was divided into communist and capitalist zones

• The Soviet Union imposed a blockade on Berlin

• The United States and Soviet Union jointly governed Berlin

• The Berlin airlift was a response to the Soviet blockade

Fill in the Blank

The European Recovery Program, popularly known as the ___ Plan, pumped enormous sums of capital into Western Europe after World War II.

Open Ended

Describe the significance of the formation of NATO and the Warsaw Pact in the context of the Cold War.

Multiple Choice

What was the main goal of the National Security Memorandum 68 (NSC-68) as described in the slides?

• To increase military expenditure

• To promote economic cooperation with the Soviet Union

• To reduce the size of the U.S. military

• To establish diplomatic relations with North Korea

Fill in the Blank

The Vietnam War had deep roots in the ___ world.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the Korean War armistice and its aftermath are correct?

• The armistice was signed in July 1953

• Over 30,000 Americans died in the war

• The war ended with a clear victory for the United States

• Millions of Korean civilians lost their lives

Open Ended

Describe the sequence of events that led to the division of Korea after World War II and the subsequent outbreak of the Korean War.

Multiple Choice

Which event is most likely depicted in the image showing military aircraft being loaded with supplies?

• The Berlin Airlift

• The D-Day invasion

• The Korean War armistice signing

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

Open Ended

What does the image of the handshake between Stalin and Mao on the postage stamp symbolize in the context of the early Cold War?

Multiple Choice

What were some of the major consequences of the United States dropping atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945?

• It marked the end of World War II and changed the nature of warfare forever.

• It led to the immediate surrender of Germany.

• It resulted in the creation of the United Nations.

• It caused the Soviet Union to withdraw from Eastern Europe.

Open Ended

How did the arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union influence technological and cultural developments during the early Cold War?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the early space race is correct?

• The Soviet Union's Luna 2 was the first human-made object to touch the moon.

• NASA was created before World War II.

• The United States achieved all early space milestones before the Soviet Union.

• Yuri Gagarin was the first American astronaut in space.

Fill in the Blank

The image shows a large explosion with a mushroom cloud. This is most likely a depiction of a ___ bomb test.

Open Ended

Explain the significance of McCarthyism in shaping American political and social life during the early Cold War period.

Multiple Choice

What were some of the fears and responses in American society during the Red Scare?

• Widespread investigations into subversive activities

• Increased support for communism

• Decreased government surveillance

• A decline in anticommunist sentiment

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why Alger Hiss and the Rosenbergs were significant during the Red Scare?

• They provided evidence for anticommunists to allege a Soviet conspiracy in the U.S.

• They were leaders of the Communist Party USA (CPUSA).

• They were responsible for creating the Communist International (Comintern).

• They led the NAACP and ACLU against segregation.

Open Ended

How did the Communist Control Act of 1954 impact the influence of the CPUSA, and what role did anticommunist organizations play in this period?

Multiple Select

According to the slides, which of the following were emphasized by anticommunist ideology during the Red Scare?

• Patriotism

• Religious conviction

• Faith in capitalism

• Support for communism

Fill in the Blank

During the 1952 campaign, Eisenhower refused to publicly ___ McCarthy.

Open Ended

What was the significance of the Army-McCarthy hearings in 1954, and how did they affect McCarthy's career?

Multiple Choice

The image shows a prominent figure from the Red Scare era speaking into multiple microphones. Who is this person most likely to be, based on the context of the previous slides?

• Joseph McCarthy

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Arthur Miller

• J. Edgar Hoover

Open Ended

How did the concept of 'containment' shape the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War?

Multiple Choice

What were the main causes of tension between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II, as described in the introduction?

• Ideological differences and competition for global influence

• Economic cooperation and trade disputes

• Military alliances with Asian countries

• Environmental concerns and resource management