The Cold War

Following World War II, the United States and Soviet Union were hesitant to become involved in direct military conflict mainly because of

• the threat of China to both nations

• pressure from Germany and Japan

• the potential for global nuclear destruction

• mutual dependence on Middle East petroleum

The primary goal of the U.S. containment policy after World War II was to

• limit the use of atomic bombs and other nuclear weapons

• end colonialism in Africa and Asia

• stop the spread of Soviet influence around the world

• bring German and Japanese war criminals to justice

Which statement best summarizes the primary goal of NATO?

• to bring greater equality to the economies in Europe

• to halt the spread of Communist oppression in Europe

• to aid those trying to flee Communist oppression in Europe

• to unite Western Europe in response to the threat of Communist aggression

Controversies involving McCarthyism and Julius and Ethel Rosenberg reflected the post-World War II concern over

• testing nuclear missiles

• joining the United Nations

• placing weapons in outer space

• spying by Communists in the United States

Which is the best explanation for U.S. involvement in the Korean War?

• President Truman wanted to unify Korea into one nation.

• General MacArthur had a plan to overthrow Communist China.

• Americans felt Korea was located outside of U.S. containment policy.

• U.S. leaders felt it was important to resist Communist aggression.

What did the Truman Doctrine promise?

• money for returning G.I.s to start families

• new projects to create jobs and build public housing

• the end of racial discrimination in hiring

• aid to nations struggling against communism

What term was given to the U.S. and Soviets trying to develop better weapons than the other?

• great race

• arms race

• space race

• ultimate race

President Truman's order requiring loyalty checks and the Senate hearings led by Joseph McCarthy were both responses to

• racial discrimination against African Americans

• fear of Communist influence in government

• control of labor unions by known criminals

• excessive spending by the armed forces after WWII

The rivalry during the Cold War was one between two superpowers; the U.S. and U.S.S.R. However, it was also a conflict between which two vastly different ideologies?

• authoritarianism and capitalism

• totalitarianism and socialism

• communism and socialism

• capitalism and communism

During the 1950s, air travel industries, the entertainment business, and the electronics industry became highly productive. What happened as a result of new developments in these industries?

• U.S. crime rates drastically increased

• the U.S. unemployment rate increased

• schools had to change their curriculum

• new jobs were available for citizens