Cold War

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

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

Why did the United States become involved in the Korean War?

• to contain communism
• to colonize Korea
• to spread communism
• to Christianize Koreans

Who were the two participants in the Space Race?

• The US and Cuba

• China and US

• The Soviet Union and US

• US and North Vietnam

What important entertainment industry contributed to the anti-war feeling in the United States during the 1960s?

• Internet

• Newspapers

• Movies

• Television

Which of the following foreign policies gave financial aid to European nations to rebuild after WWII?

• Truman Doctrine
• Marshall Plan
• Warsaw Pact
• Domino Theory

What is Communism?

• people taking a chance to start a new business
• the government having complete control of businesses and property
• free enterprise and economic growth encouraged by the government
• a democratic government with personal freedoms and economic opportunities

A competition between nations to build powerful weapons is called ___________.

• Arms Race
• Blockade
• Space Race
• Atomic Bomb

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

How was the United States viewed after WWII?

• As a world power

• As a bully

• Weak

• They returned to a state of isolationism