Why did Joseph Stalin block the city of Berlin from getting supplies after WWII?

He wanted to make the people dependent on communist Germany for their needs

The railroads were broken and still needed to be fixed after the war

The people of Berlin were very wealthy and did not need his help

What action caused the Cuban Missile Crisis?

The Soviet Union placed missiles in Cuba that could be used against the U.S.

The U.S. placed missiles in Cuba to be used again the Soviet Union

According to many historians, the Cold War began when _____________________.

World War II ended and there were disagreements about Europe's future

the Soviet Union invaded the United States

the United States dropped the atomic bombs on Japan

the Soviet Union declared war on Japan in 1945

What was decided at the Yalta Conference?

To split Germany between the Allies when WWII ended

To split Germany in half between America and the Soviet Union

America would start using the method of containment against the Soviet Union

America was going to trade nuclear bombs with the Soviet Union

The term "Decolonization" refers to . . .

The process by which colonies obtained their independence after World War II

The European powers trading colonies because to other countries because they could no longer afford to maintain them

The process by which the European powers helped their colonies to gradually become self-sufficient and able to manage their own affairs

The process by which colonies were lost during World War II

One challenge that faced countries becoming independent was . . .

The European powers did not leave the colonies prepared to govern themselves

They owed tribute to the colonial power for their independence

The countries were now drained of money and resources for their own people

Once independent, other countries swept in to recolonize them

Colonies believed they were entitled to independence after World War II because . . .

They helped their colonial power during World War I and World War II

The European powers were weakened by World War II and less able to effectively manage the colony

The United Nations established a charter declaring a right for all people to self-determination

Egypt was more successful in transitioning to independence in part because its first leader was able to . . .

Successful seek resources and concessions from both the US and the USSR to the benefit of Egypt

Incorporate the colonial machinery of government to continue rule without disruption

Organize the people into governing zones, where they could be managed effectively

Run the government with the English to make for a smoother transition

The creation of the state of Israel was problematic in that it

It required displacing Arabs who had been living in the area for almost 1900 years

Was formed in a place to which they had never lived prior to its creation

Was formed of some of the left-over territory from the creation of the state of Jordan

It required the United Nations support which had not yet gained credibility in the world

When colonized countries obtained independence, the first thing they usually had to address was . . .

Whether to allign with the Soviet Union or the United States

Where would they place their capital

What was NOT a reason most colonies were given their independence after WWII?

European countries were looking to take over new territories

It was hypocritical to have colonies

Most colonists fought alongside their European rulers

Most European countries were in serious debt

Cold War 10.9.2 Quiz

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What two nations were in competition with each other during the Cold War?

Spain and Portugal

England and France

Germany and Italy

United States and Soviet Union

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

President Truman adopted a new foreign policy during the Cold War know as the Truman Doctrine. What was the main goal of the Truman Doctrine?

To expand trade with Europe

To limit the build up of nuclear weapons

To stop the spread of communism

to send financial aid to Europe

How did the Marshall plan try to stop the spread of communism in Western Europe after WWII?

by providing government housing for refugees

by providing military assistance to Vietnam

by providing money to stop poverty

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the United States involved in the Berlin Airlift?

to airlift food to the people of West Berlin

to bomb East Berlin

to demolish the Berlin Wall

to transport people out of East Berlin

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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

to prevent the collapse of the government of North Vietnam

to stop Vietnam from taking over Hong Kong

to stop the spread of communism to South Vietnam

to prevent attacks against United States shipping

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Who made the statement "An Iron Curtain has descended across the continent"?

President Roosevelt

Joseph Stalin

Winston Churchill

President Harry Truman

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major country was behind the "Iron Curtain"?

Germany

Japan

United States

Soviet Union

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Cold War 10.9.2 Quiz

What two nations were in competition with each other during the Cold War?

President Truman adopted a new foreign policy during the Cold War know as the Truman Doctrine. What was the main goal of the Truman Doctrine?

How did the Marshall plan try to stop the spread of communism in Western Europe after WWII?

Why was the United States involved in the Berlin Airlift?

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

Who made the statement "An Iron Curtain has descended across the continent"?

What major country was behind the "Iron Curtain"?

Who was the leader of Russia when the phrase "Iron Curtain" was phrased?

In what country is the city of Berlin located?

Why did Joseph Stalin block the city of Berlin from getting supplies after WWII?

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