One result of the cold war was

An increase in technology and the “space race.”

A reduction in weapons spending.

Economic equality for Eastern and Western Europe.

What was the United States goal during the Cold War?

to contain the spread of communism

to take power from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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

the potential for global nuclear destruction

the threat of China to both nations

pressure from Germany and Japan

mutual dependence on Middle East petroleum

Which statement best summarizes the primary goal of NATO?

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

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

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

The successful launching of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957 signaled the beginning of

fears that the Soviets had achieved technological superiority

Soviet aggression in Afghanistan

disarmament discussion between the US and Soviet Union

Which title best completes the partial outline below? I. ___________________________ A. Berlin blockade B. Cuban Missile CrisisC. Vietnam War

(4) Terrorism in the 20th Century

United States involvement in the Vietnam War and the Soviet Union's involvement in Afghanistan were motivated mainly by a desire to

(2) support governments that would remain strong allies

(1) exploit the mineral resources of the regions

(3) stop the expansion of Japan into the Middle East

(4) establish independent nation-states in the regions

One reason for both the French Revolution (1789) and the Cuban Revolution (1959) was that

(4) existing governments failed to address the major economic differences between social classes

(1) people often rebel when they are governed by a foreign power

(2) the monarchs did not meet the needs of culturally diverse populations

(3) the writings of Karl Marx encouraged workers and the industrialists to unite

The Berlin Blockade in 1948, the Hungarian Revolt of 1956, and the invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 all demonstrated that the Soviet Union

(3) was willing to use military force in situations that challenged its power

(1) wanted to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

(2) used economic sanctions to achieve its foreign policy goals

(4) hoped to advance its economy through cultural exchange

Which statement would be consistent with the views of Fidel Castro?

(3) Progress and justice in Latin America can be achieved only through revolutionary Socialism.

(1) The spread of Communism is the greatest danger facing Latin America.

(2) An American military presence is the key to the defense of Latin America.

(4) Introducing a free-market system will improve the economies of Latin American nations.

The Truman Doctrine, Korean War, crisis in Guatemala, and Soviet invasion of Afghanistan were all

(1) reasons for the Industrial Revolution

(2) examples of Japanese imperialism

The 38th parallel in Korea and the 17th parallel in Vietnam were used to mark

(4) political divisions established between communist and noncommunist territories

(1) boundaries created by mountain ranges

(2) demarcation lines instituted by papal authority

(3) territorial claims disputed between ethnic minorities

Which is a result of India's policy of nonalignment?

(4) India has accepted aid from both the United States and the Soviet Union.

(1) India has kept its defense spending at a low level.

(2) The Indian government has been successful in limiting population growth.

(3) The Indian government has worked to reduce religious conflicts.

During the Cold War Era, many Asian and African nations followed a policy of nonalignment because they

(3) wished to receive aid from the Soviet Union and the United States

(1) had the same goals and needs as the Soviet Union

(2) needed the natural resources of Western European nations

(4) were afraid of losing their vote in the United Nations

What was the main goal of the United States during the Cold War?

To contain communism and promote democracy

To strengthen ties with Vietnam and Korea

To destroy the Soviet Union and its allies

What was the main goal of the Soviet Union during the Cold War?

To spread communism to other countries

To eliminate the nation of Germany

To contain the spread of communism

To strengthen bonds with China and Germany

During the Cold War Era, which best explains why the United States and the Soviet Union avoided real military conflict with each other?

They were concerned about the possibility of global nuclear war.

They did not want China to get involved in an armed conflict.

They did not have weapons powerful enough to use in a war.

They did not have any allies to help them in a war.

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

a race between nations to acquire the most powerful weapons

a race between countries to defeat another country in war

a race between states to build up their own militias

a race between nations to see who can have the largest military

Which statement describes one major aspect of command economy?

Most economic decisions are made by the government

Supply and demand determines what is produced

The means of production are controlled by labor unions

The economy is mainly agricultural

The formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and division of Germany into East Germany and West Germany, and the Korean War were immediate reactions to

Japanese military aggression in the 1930s

the rise of German nationalism after WWI

ethnic conflict and civil war in Africa in the 1950s

In Eastern Europe during the 1950’s and 1960’s, the Soviet Union responded to challenges to its control by

imposing prompt and severe repression over Eastern Europe

allowing free elections, when necessary

obtaining United Nations assistance

granting independence to its satellite nations

The main reason the United Nations sent troops to Korea in 1950 was to

prevent North Korea from conquering the people of South Korea and spreading communism

ensure that food reached areas of the Korean Peninsula affected by famine

force the inspection of nuclear weapons plants in North Korea

restore peace between warring factions of Buddhism and Shinto

During the Cold War Era, many Asian and African nations followed a policy of nonalignment because they

wished to receive aid from the Soviet Union and the United States

During the Cold War Era, many Asian and African nations followed a policy of nonalignment because they

needed the natural resources of Western European nations

were afraid of losing their vote in the United Nations

“From Stetin in the Baltic to Trieste in the Adriatic, an Iron Curtain has descended across the continent. Behind that line lie all the capitals of the ancient states of Central and Eastern Europe. Warsaw, Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Belgrade, Bucharest and Sofia, all these famous cities and the populations around them lie in what I might call the Soviet Sphere, and all are subject, in one form or another, not only to Soviet influence, but to very high, and in some cases increasing measure of control from Moscow." -Winston Churchill What is the main idea of this quotation?

The Soviet Union has expanded its influence throughout Eastern Europe

The Soviet Union has helped the nations of Eastern Europe improve their standard of living

The democratic nations of Western Europe have stopped the expansion of Soviet influence in the world

The Soviet Union will support communist revolutions in Southeast Asia

During the Cold War Era (1945-1990), the United States and the Soviet Union were reluctant to become involved in direct military conflict mainly because of

the potential for global nuclear destruction

the peacekeeping role of the UN

pressure from nonaligned nations

increased tensions in the Middle East

In 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik. Which best explains Sputnik's importance during the Cold War?

It set off a space race between the superpowers.

It began an era of détente between the superpowers.

It made the superpowers increasingly interdependent.

It led the superpowers to stop nuclear weapons production.

In this passage, Ho Chi Minh is most likely making an argument against

removing French peacekeeping forces from Vietnam.

accepting a trade agreement with France.

peacefully accepting French colonial control.

the modernization of the Vietnamese economy with the help of France.

The passage was part of a telegram written in 1946 by Nikolai Novikov, Soviet ambassador to the United States, to his government. His telegram was a report on his opinions about the foreign policy goals of the United States. Which is the main reason that historians may be doubtful of Novikov's assertions in the telegram?

Novikov was a biased observer of American foreign policy.

Novikov was writing long after the Cold War had ended.

Novikov was not in a position to know about American foreign affairs.

Novikov was not supporting his arguments with any facts about the Cold War.

The Warsaw Pact was established to offset the

organization of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

actions of the UN Security Council

development of the Marshall Plan

creation of the League of Nations

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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

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What was the term 'iron curtain' used to describe the division of?

North and South Vietnam

East and West Asia

North and South Korea

East and West Europe

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Who were the two participants in the Space Race?

The US and Cuba

China and US

The USSR and US

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What was the name of the first satellite in space launched by the Soviet Union?

Gagarin

Apollo 11

Sputnik

Apollo 13

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The purpose of "containment" was to--

stop the spread of democracy

stop the spread of hate

stop global warming

stop the spread of communism

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

Arms Race

Blockade

Space Race

Atomic Bomb

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started the Cold War

created the Warsaw Pact

ended the Cold War

launched Sputnik

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What was the term 'iron curtain' used to describe the division of?

Who were the two participants in the Space Race?

What was the name of the first satellite in space launched by the Soviet Union?

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

How did the Soviet Union respond to the formation of NATO?

One result of the cold war was

What was the United States goal during the Cold War?

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