Cold War Jigsaw

The United States was concerned about the spread of communism throughout most of the 20th century. Following World War I, suspected communists were persecuted in what was known as the Red Scare. A similar pattern of persecution resurfaced after World War II. What was this development known as?

• McCarthyism

• progressivism

• the Marshall Plan

• the counterculture movement

How did the Marshall Plan aim to contain the spread of communism?

• It built up the western European armed forces.

• It helped to rebuild and strengthen European economies.

• It forced Americans to take loyalty oaths to avoid losing their jobs.

• It created a military alliance among western European and North American nations.

Select all of the events that resulted from the hostilities between the United States and the Soviet Union following World War II.

• the space race

• the Cuban Missile Crisis

• the creation of the NAACP

• the enactment of the 1965 Immigration Act

• the competitive buildup of nuclear weapons

How did the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union impact U.S. society?

• The U.S. government nationalized most large industries.

• Science education was given renewed emphasis in the nation's schools.

• Public protests grew as opposition against the U.S. space program mounted.

• Defense spending was decreased as tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union lessened.

What caused the US government to ramp up science education?

• space race

• Marshall Plan

• Cuban Missile Crisis

Which of the following is an example of the US using money to gain influence?

• space race

• arms race

• Marshall Plan

• Cuban Missile Crisis

Which of the following were proxy wars fought during the Cold War?

• Vietnam War

• Korean War

• The Soviet invasion in Afghanistan

• World War I