CH 13 The Cold War

As a result of the Berlin Airlift, the United States was able to - 

• bypass a Soviet blockade without provoking a military conflict
• transport Polish refugees to safety
• prevent the Nazi Party from reorganizing
• intimidate Soviet leaders by demonstrating superior military power

What impact did joseph McCarthy have on American society

• created opposition to US involvement in Latin American affairs
• Encouraged the widespread fear of Communism
• strengthened the US Army
• encouraged the Americans to stand up for their civil rights

Which of the following is an example of the Marshall Plan at work?

• The Soviet Union blockaded the city of Berlin.
• The United Nations sent military forces to Korea.
• The United States helped France rebuild its economy.
• The United States set up the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

What began the space race?

• Sputnik
• the moon landing
• Ham the chimp
• the Cuban Missile Crisis

What did the 38th parallel separate?

• Korea
• Vietnam
• Berlin
• Hungary

The Truman Doctrine's main goal was to:

• Contain communism
• Provide weapons to democratic countries
• Help north Korea
• Provide collective security

Why is the Cold War called a "cold" war?

• The areas affected were in the polar regions of the world
• The war was fought during winter months only
• Leaders of the superpowers were sick with coughs and fevers
• There was never direct fighting between the two superpowers

Images like this one refer to what theory about the spread of Communism?

• The Mar$hall Plan
• The Domino Theory
• Proxy Wars
• Flexible Response

Which international organization was formed by the U.S., Canada, and
western European nations in response to the Soviet threat?

• United Nations
• Warsaw Pact
• European Union
• North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Churchill said an _____________ has fallen over Eastern Europe, cutting it off from the freedoms of the West. 

• Berlin Wall 
• Iron Curtain 
• Dark Cloud 
• Blockade