Cold War and the 1960's

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

Under the Truman Doctrine, the U.S. pledged to

• refrain from polarizing the world into pro-Soviet and pro-American camps
• maintain prosperity in America after World War II
• give very limited assistance to nations fighting communism
• support those who were resisting subjugation by Communists

Why was the end of the Korean War considered a stalemate? 

• The cold war continued. 
• The North and South were still divided. 
• Both the North and South lost many lives. 
• The United States removed all of its troops.

What did the 38th parallel separate?

• Korea
• Vietnam
• Berlin
• Hungary

How did the United States respond to the Soviet Union’s Berlin blockade?

• airlifted supplies to the people of Berlin
• withdrew its troops from Germany
• sent troops into the Soviet zone of Germany
• built a wall between East Berlin and West Berlin

The Truman Doctrine's main goal was to:

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

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

An "arms race" can be described as ...

• a race between countries to defeat another country in war
• a race between nations to acquire the most powerful weapons
• a race between states to build up their own militias
• a race between nations to see who can have the largest military

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.