The United States got involved in conflicts like Korea and Vietnam because they were afraid of the domino theory. What is the domino theory?

If one country fell to communism, others would follow

If one country fell to democracy, others would follow

In the 1950s, the United States became involved in the Vietnam War. Why did the United States become involved in this war?

to stop the spread of communism to South Vietnam

to prevent the collapse of the government of North Vietnam

to stop Vietnam from taking over Hong Kong

to prevent attacks against United States shipping

How did the US respond to finding out that the Soviets had missiles in Cuba?

They placed a naval blockade around Cuba.

They sent the Air Force to bomb Cuba

They began placing missiles in the Soviet Union.

They invaded Cuba and the Soviet Union.

Why was the Cuban Missile Crisis one of the MOST important events of John Kennedy’s presidency?

The US and the USSR almost started a nuclear war.

The US almost started a war with Cuba.

The US landed a person on the moon.

The USSR broke apart into nation-states.

the government having complete control of businesses and property

people taking a chance to start a new business

free enterprise and economic growth encouraged by the government

a democratic government with personal freedoms and economic opportunities

How were the Korean War and Vietnam War similar?

Both were fought to stop the spread of communism

both were fought in Eastern Europe

Both were fought to stop the Soviet Union from taking over

Both were fought between the east and the west

What major historical event is represented in this map?

The Wright Brother's first flight

The building of the Panama Canel

Which two areas of Virginia have benefited because of the heavy military expenditures throughout the Cold War?

Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia

Hampton Roads and Southwest Virginia

Southwest Virginia and Richmond area

Richmond Area and Hampton Roads

The Cold War Era VUS 13 Quiz: 31 Practice Questions

31 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following resulted from McCarthyism during the 1950s?

Membership in the US Communist Party increased

US Citizens were arrested for being suspected communists

Recruitment procedures for the US military branches were reformed

US diplomats began to express dissenting political viewpoints more freely

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What program aided the rebuilding of Western Europe?

Truman Doctrine

NATO

Warsaw Pact

Marshall Plan

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the mutual defense alliance of non comminist nations?

NATO

Warsaw Pact

Truman Doctrine

Open Skies

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Post World War II tensions increased between these two nations?

United States and United Kingdom

Japan and the Soviet Union

United States and the Soviet Union

Germany and Japan

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Truman Doctrine's main goal was to:

Contain communism

Provide weapons to democratic countries

Destroy communism

Provide collective security

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does NATO stand for?

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

North American Trade Organization

Northern Alliance Trade Origins

Native American Tribal Organization

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The Cold War Era VUS 13

Which of the following resulted from McCarthyism during the 1950s?

What program aided the rebuilding of Western Europe?

What was the mutual defense alliance of non comminist nations?

Post World War II tensions increased between these two nations?

The Truman Doctrine's main goal was to:

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

What does NATO stand for?

What country was the head of the Warsaw Pact?

The Cold War was mainly focused on the U.S and their fight against ___.

What war ended in a stalemate?

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