The Cold War

The Cold War

5th Grade

28 Qs

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The Cold War

The Cold War

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5th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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The United States got involved in conflicts like Korea and Vietnam because they were afraid of the domino theory. What is the domino theory?

If one country fell to democracy, others would follow
If one country fell to communism, others would follow

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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In 1950, Korea fought a civil war over the spread of communism. Communists from the north tried to take over the south. What role did the US play in this war?

The US and its allies went to Vietnam to fight Korean Communists.

The US and its allies join the fight to keep communism from spreading.

The US and its allies did not join the Korean War.

The US and its allies fought to defend the North.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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How did the US respond to finding out that the Soviets had missiles in Cuba?

They sent the Air Force to bomb Cuba
They began placing missiles in the Soviet Union.
They placed a naval blockade around Cuba.
They invaded Cuba and the Soviet Union.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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During what event did U.S. airplanes drop food and supplies to the people in West Berlin?

Berlin Airlift
World War II
British Air Raid
Soviet Food Drive

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